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Why is Balenciaga so expensive?
Balenciaga is so expensive because it's one of the world's top fashion houses. Its cult status among celebrities in addition to its handmade production are two factors that contribute to Balenciaga pieces being so expensive.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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BALENCIAGA Classic Metallic Edge City grey leather gold trim motorcycle bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Classic Metallic Edge City grey leather gold trim motorcycle bag Reference: TGAS/F01008 Brand: Balenciaga Model: Balenciaga Classic Metallic Edge City Bag i Material: Leat...
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Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags

2006 BALENCIAGA Nicolas Ghesquiere black RUNWAY jacket with belt
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare Balenciaga runway jacket from 2006, which is also part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s archives. This is a structured black jacket with a sculptural shape. It has short...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Coats and Outerwear

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 BY NICOLAS GHESQUIÈRE FW 06 Iconic and rare tartan cropped coat
By Balenciaga
Located in Milano, MILANO
Iconic and rare Fall Winter 2006 tartan cropped coat by Balenciaga by Nicolas Guesquière Stand-away collar Rounded sleeves 100% wool
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Early 2000s Coats and Outerwear

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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Early 2000s French Jackets

BALENCIAGA white eather 2019 CLASSIC CITY SCARF NANO Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Balenciaga Classic Nano Scarf bag is crafted from supple white leather and elevated with a statement silk accent. One top handle is wrapped in a white and black l...
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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

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