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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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BALENCIAGA black distressed leather CLASSIC CITY Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Balenciaga 'Classic City' bag is crafted in black distressed leather, showcasing the brand's iconic edgy elegance. It features a front zip pocket, antiqued brass ...
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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
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
Blue skirt-suit with black Polka-Dots BALENCIAGA
By Balenciaga
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue skirt-suit with black Polka-dots. Main fabric composition: 100% cotton. No indication for the lining but it's probably rayon or acetate.
Button and buttonhole closure on the mi...
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1980s French Skirt Suits
Balenciaga Dark Blue Aged Lambskin Classic Small City Bag w/Mirror
By Balenciaga
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is the Balenciaga Classic City Mini leather two way bag, with top braided handles and a removeable crossbody strap.
The color is a dark blue aged leather with gold hardware. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
BALENCIAGA by NICHOLAS GHESQUIERE 2007 Vintage Runway Sunglasses Unisex
By Balenciaga
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Nicholas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga
SS07
Vintage
Runway
Editorial
Jet black and Silver hardware with a gradient lense
Absolutely Pristine
Any lines or dots are from the shine / lint f...
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Early 2000s Sunglasses
2002 BALENCIAGA LE DIX by Nicolas Ghesquiere pink oversized RUNWAY skirt
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare Balenciaga Le Dix skirt from Nicolas Ghesquière’s Spring 2002 runway collection. Made from a lightweight pale pink silk–cupro blend with fine vertical pinstripes, it has an over...
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