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Who is Cristobal Balenciaga?
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Cristóbal Balenciaga was a Spanish fashion designer and the founder of one of Spain's most widely celebrated haute couture houses, Balenciaga. He was known for uncompromising standards, and Christian Dior referred to him as "the master of us all." Starting as a modest boutique, Balenciaga evolved to transform the landscape of women’s fashion with shapes and contours during the middle of the 20th century that were nothing less than groundbreaking. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Balenciaga pieces from top sellers worldwide.
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1997 Balenciaga Sz 0 Black Slip Dress Vintage Thimister Final Runway Collection
By Balenciaga, Josephus Thimister
Located in San Diego, CA
An exceptionally rare Balenciaga black evening dress from the Spring-Summer 1997 collection, designed under the creative direction of Josephus Melchior Thimister. This collection mar...
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns
Balenciaga Haute Couture Printed Silk Dress with Provenance
By Balenciaga
Located in New Hope, PA
Cristobal Balenciaga designed this printed silk dress for Mona von Bismarck, the five times married New York socialite, philanthropist and member of the International Best Dressed Li...
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses
BALENCIAGA black distressed leather GIANT CITY MINI Crossbody Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Balenciaga City Mini bag is crafted in black distressed Arena lambskin leather with signature silver-tone Giant 12 hardware. The iconic design features two top ha...
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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
2000 BALENCIAGA LE DIX by Nicolas Ghesquiere black RUNWAY dress
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière black jersey dress from the Fall 2000 runway collection. The dress is cut in a fluid asymmetric silhouette that twists and drapes across the bod...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Black and white chiné double-breasted jacket with fringes collar BALENCIAGA
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white chiné double-breasted jacket with fringes collar. Main fabric composition: 92% wool, 8% nylon. Rayon lining. Button and buttonhole closure + one button on the cuff.
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Early 2000s French Double-Breasted Jackets
BALENCIAGA black mesh & rubber TRACK Sneakers Shoes 38
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Balenciaga Track sneakers are crafted from black recycled mesh and feature interwoven rubber accents for a bold, dynamic...
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