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Why is Balenciaga so expensive?

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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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Grey wool skirt suit BALENCIAGA 1957
By Balenciaga
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey wool skirt suit . Silk lining. Raglan sleeve. Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. Cut-work. Jacket size: 38 (Fr) M Skirt size : 36 (Fr) S
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1950s French Skirt Suits

Black satin jacket with black leather sleeve edge BALENCIAGA
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
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 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

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 Baskets Triple S EU37 White Leather Green Clear Sole Sneakers UK4 US6
By Balenciaga
Located in PARIS, FR
Balenciaga Triple S Clear Sole sneakers in technical canvas and white leather, embroidered logo on the side, embroidered size on the front, closed with laces on 6 holes (fabric eyele...
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2010s French Shoes

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