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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 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
Black one shoulder cocktail dress with embellishement BALENCIAGA
By Balenciaga
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black one shoulder cocktail dress with embellishement. Fabric composition : 92% polyester, 8% elastane.
Boned . Zip closure on the middle back.
SIZE XS on tag but fit more likely XXS
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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses
1960's EISA BALENCIAGA haute couture vibrant pink silk dress
By Balenciaga, Eisa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning silk dress designed by Cristobal Balenciaga for Spanish atelier EISA. This dress is a beautiful example of mid-century minimalist design. Made in a vibrant pink, the dress ...
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1960s Spanish Mini Dress
BALENCIAGA By DEMNA Pre Fall 2017 Blue Jewel Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Berlin, BE
Balenciaga by Demna Pre Fall 2017 Blue Jewel Dress FR40
Brand: Balenciaga
Designer: Demna
Collection: Pre Fall 2017
Fabric: Viscose, PA, Elastin
Color: Blue
Size: FR40
Early Balenc...
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2010s French Cocktail Dresses
Balenciaga 1950s Haute Couture Numbered Black Silk Jacket
By Balenciaga
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Balenciaga Paris Haute Couture Numbered Black Silk Vintage Jacket
This jacket from Balenciaga is an exquisite couture and rare archival piece, designed by Balenciaga.
Numbered behin...
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