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Who is Cristobal Balenciaga?

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Who is Cristobal Balenciaga?
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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BALENCIAGA black leather 2024 RODEO LARGE FLAP Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Balenciaga Rodeo Large leather flap bag in black is crafted from smooth, high-quality leather, offering a sleek and modern aesthetic. The spacious large silhouett...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

BALENCIAGA black nude HOURGLASS XS LACE Top Handle Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Balenciaga Hourglass XS bag in nude leather with an all-over black floral and logo-embroidered lace overlay. This iconic lux...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

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

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 Size...
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

BALENCIAGA black leather 2016 PLATFORM ANKLE Boots Shoes 36
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Balenciaga 2016 platform leather ankle boot in black delivers a bold, fashion-forward silhouette rooted in the brand’s signature avant-garde aesthetic. Crafted fr...
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2010s Shoes

new 2003 Nicolas Ghesquière for Balenciaga tan leather runway sandals - 37
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Spring 2003 Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière untreated leather sandals with multiple buckle straps and a heavy stacked wood heel. Made from raw tan leather that develops wear and pat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

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