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Balenciaga was founded in 1919 in San Sebastián, Spain. Creator Cristóbal Balenciaga was referred to as “the master of us all” by Christian Dior. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Balenciaga designs from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
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1997 Balenciaga Sz 0 Black Slip Dress Vintage Thimister Final Runway Collection
By Josephus Thimister, Balenciaga
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
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière FW 2006 Runway Plaid Wool Jacket & Skirt Suit
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Toronto, Ontario
From the Fall/Winter 2006 runway, this striking two-piece plaid windowpane ensemble is a modern homage to the house’s 1960s couture heritage. A celebrated look from one of Ghesquière...
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Early 2000s Skirt Suits
BALENCIAGA white eather 2019 CLASSIC CITY SCARF NANO Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Balenciaga Classic Nano Scarf bag is crafted from supple white leather and elevated with a statement silk accent. One top handle is wrapped in a white and black l...
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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Fall 2001 Le Dix Runway Cut-Out Wool Sweater
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A piece from Nicolas Ghesquière’s revolutionary early tenure at Balenciaga, this Fall 2001 runway sweater captures the designer’s instinct for sculptural minimalism and sensual subve...
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Early 2000s French Pullovers
Black and white chiné double-breasted jacket with fringes collar BALENCIAGA
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white chiné double-breasted jacket with fringes collar. Main fabric composition: 92% wool, 8% nylon. Rayon lining. Button and buttonhole closure + one button on the cuff.
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Early 2000s French Double-Breasted Jackets
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Fall 2001 Runway Le Dix Cutout Black Knit Dress
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This rare archival Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière dress from the iconic Le Dix era Fall 2001 runway captures the sleek futurism and sensual minimalism that defined Ghesquière’s ear...
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