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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 black distressed leather GIANT CITY MINI Crossbody Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Balenciaga City Mini bag is crafted in black distressed Arena lambskin leather with signature silver-tone Giant 12 hardware. The iconic design features two top ha...
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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

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

1997 Balenciaga Sz 0 Black Slip Dress Vintage Thimister Final Runway Collection
By Balenciaga, Josephus Thimister
Located in San Diego, CA
An exceptionally rare Balenciaga black evening dress from the Spring-Summer 1997 collection, designed under the creative direction of Josephus Melchior Thimister. This collection mar...
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

NWT Balenciaga Size Large Bright Yellow Cable Knit Slightly Cropped Sweater
By Balenciaga
Located in San Diego, CA
Make a statement in this brand new with tags Balenciaga bright yellow slightly cropped cable knit sweater ! Features soft polypropylene (99%) and polyamide (1%) fabric that stretches...
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2010s Italian Pullovers

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 black mesh & rubber TRACK Sneakers Shoes 38
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Balenciaga Track sneakers are crafted from black recycled mesh and feature interwoven rubber accents for a bold, dynamic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

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