Why is Balenciaga so expensive?

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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.

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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

BALENCIAGA black leather 2016 PLATFORM ANKLE Boots Shoes 36

$900

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 Crush Tote Handbag With New York Charms M New With Tags

$2,645

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 Haute Couture Red Swing Bolero Jacket, Early 1960s

$1,500

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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