Why is Balenciaga so famous?

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Balenciaga is so famous due to the way the fashion house transformed the landscape of women's fashion with new shapes and contours during the middle of the 20th century. Founder Cristóbal Balenciaga experimented with sculptural silhouettes that didn't follow the body. Some of his notable designs include the 1953 balloon jacket, the cocoon coat, the baby-doll dress and the sack dress. These landmark pieces went on to influence many other designers and earn Balenciaga much acclaim. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Balenciaga apparel and accessories.

1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024

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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 Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga

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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