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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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Double breasted wool coat with check pattern BALENCIAGA by Nicolas Ghesquiere
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Double breasted wool coat with check pattern. Button and buttonhole closure. Belt, buckle and belt-loop. Strap on the sleeve edge .
SIZE 36/38
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Early 2000s Italian Coats
Balenciaga Crush Tote Handbag With New York Charms M New With Tags
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
100% authentic Balenciaga Crush tote dirty arena Lambskin with New York charms
Black color but listed as "dirty arena" since leather has that look made on purpose by balenciaga
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Balenciaga 2025 Sac Cuir Bel Air Medium Black Leather Hand Bag Carry all New
By Balenciaga
Located in PARIS, FR
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Cut-Out Lace-Up Sandals Early 2000s EU37, 5
By Balenciaga
Located in Berlin, DE
An elegant and highly characteristic pair of Balenciaga sandals from the Nicolas Ghesquière era, dating to the early 2000s—a period widely regarded as one of the most influential cha...
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Early 2000s Italian Strap Sandals
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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20th Century Jackets
Black satin jacket with black leather sleeve edge BALENCIAGA
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin jacket with black leather sleeve edge. Silk jacket. Shoulder pad. Pocket on both side.
SIZE 38 (Fr) M
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