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When did Balenciaga retire?

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When did Balenciaga retire?
Cristóbal Balenciaga retired in 1968. By then he’d worked in Paris for 30 years after moving there in 1937. Balenciaga opened his first boutique in Spain in 1919.

In 1986, Jacques Bogart SA acquired the rights to Balenciaga, and Kering purchased the brand in 2001. On 1stDibs, find vintage Balenciaga clothing and accessories from top sellers around the world.
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Balenciaga Haute Couture Red Swing Bolero Jacket, Early 1960s
By Balenciaga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Balenciaga haute couture early 1960's red silk evening jacket. Cropped swing bolero silhouette. Features a slight collar and cuffed half-sleeves. Matte red dupioni silk. Fully lined....
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20th Century Jackets

BALENCIAGA BY NICOLAS GHESQUIÈRE FW 06 Iconic and rare tartan cropped coat
By Balenciaga
Located in Milano, MILANO
Iconic and rare Fall Winter 2006 tartan cropped coat by Balenciaga by Nicolas Guesquière Stand-away collar Rounded sleeves 100% wool
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Early 2000s Coats and Outerwear

Balenciaga Crush Tote Handbag With New York Charms M New With Tags
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
100% authentic Balenciaga Crush tote dirty arena Lambskin with New York charms Black color but listed as "dirty arena" since leather has that look made on purpose by balenciaga Size...
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Balenciaga Black Everyday Calf Backpack
By Balenciaga
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful and trendy backpack by Balenciaga Everyday backpack Smooth double calf leather Black color White written Zip closure Large external zip pocket Large internal zip pocket and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Backpacks

Balenciaga Haute Couture Printed Silk Dress with Provenance
By Balenciaga
Located in New Hope, PA
Cristobal Balenciaga designed this printed silk dress for Mona von Bismarck, the five times married New York socialite, philanthropist and member of the International Best Dressed Li...
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

Balenciaga Baskets Triple S EU37 White Leather Green Clear Sole Sneakers UK4 US6
By Balenciaga
Located in PARIS, FR
Balenciaga Triple S Clear Sole sneakers in technical canvas and white leather, embroidered logo on the side, embroidered size on the front, closed with laces on 6 holes (fabric eyele...
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2010s French Shoes

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