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Where did Balenciaga live?
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Cristóbal Balenciaga lived and worked in Spain and France. The revolutionary Spanish designer opened his first boutique in the former, in San Sebastián, in 1917. The opening of additional Balenciaga boutiques in Madrid and Barcelona followed before Cristóbal moved to Paris in 1937 (he lived and worked in the French capital for three decades).
Balenciaga was born in the Spanish province of Getaria in 1895 and died in Valencia in 1972. On 1stDibs, find vintage Balenciaga clothing and accessories from top sellers around the world.
Balenciaga was born in the Spanish province of Getaria in 1895 and died in Valencia in 1972. On 1stDibs, find vintage Balenciaga clothing and accessories from top sellers around the world.
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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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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 Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
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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Early 2000s French Skirts
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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