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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.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 19, 2024
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Balenciaga Draped Dress with Asymmetrical Center Seam and Keyhole Neckline
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Located in New Hope, PA
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses
Balenciaga Gray Polka Dot Silk Dress with Deep-V Neckline
By Balenciaga
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple and chic gray polka dot silk dress by Balenciaga. Deep-V neckline and empire waist that ties in back.
Details:
Unlined
Marked Size: 36
Estimated Size: Small
Color: Gray
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2010s French Day Dresses
Balenciaga Vintage City Red Handle Bag with Silver Hardware
By Balenciaga
Located in Capri, IT
Balenciaga City red handle bag
measurements: 44 cm, 26 * 18 cm
silver hardware
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1960s Eisa Balenciaga Haute Couture White Cotton Dress Suit
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
This elegant haute couture ensemble was made during the very early 1960s by Cristóbal Balenciaga at his Spanish atelier and hence is labelled Eisa. Cristóbal opened his first fashion...
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Balenciaga Haute Couture Red Swing Bolero Jacket, Early 1960s
By Balenciaga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Balenciaga haute couture early 1960's red silk evening jacket. Cropped swing bolero silhouette. Features a slight collar and cuffed half-sleeves. Matte red dupioni silk. Fully lined....
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Balenciaga Blue Grey Large Raffia Basket Tote Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Paris, FR
Balenciaga Blue grey “Large” raffia basket tote bag featuring black calfskin leather trim, handles and shoulder handles, interior two flat pockets and one exterior zip pocket.
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