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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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By Balenciaga, Eisa
Located in New York, NY
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BALENCIAGA by NICHOLAS GHESQUIERE 2007 Vintage Runway Sunglasses Unisex
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Located in Leonardo, NJ
Nicholas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga
SS07
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Editorial
Jet black and Silver hardware with a gradient lense
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Early 2000s Sunglasses
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By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
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Balenciaga 1950s Haute Couture Numbered Black Silk Jacket
By Balenciaga
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
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This jacket from Balenciaga is an exquisite couture and rare archival piece, designed by Balenciaga.
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Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière SS 2002 Runway Patchwork Silk Floral Top
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière SS 2002 Green Cargo Style Halter Skirt / Romper
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Toronto, Ontario
From the Spring 2002 collection — one of Nicolas Ghesquière’s most groundbreaking seasons at Balenciaga. This green halter skirt romper embodies the collection’s fusion of utilitari...
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