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1950S BALENCIAGA Style Ivory & Brown Silk Duchess Satin Gown With Elaborate Gol
Located in New York, NY
this gown is even superior to that of Dior's and the micro small beads make us think Balenciaga. 1950S
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1950s Spanish Evening Gowns
1950'S BALMAIN Style Turquoise Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Embroidered Wi
Located in New York, NY
great French houses of the day such as Dior & Balenciaga. 1950'S BALMAIN Style Turquoise Haute Couture
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1950s Casual Dresses
Balenciaga vintage numbered haute couture black silk three-quarter sleeve jacket
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Balenciaga-numbered couture short black silk jacket likely from the 1950s or 1960s is a
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1950s French Jackets
Balenciaga Couture Black Lace and Cream Silk Gown, Circa 1950's
By Balenciaga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black lace and cream silk gown by Balenciaga Couture, from the 1950's. The gown
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1950s French Evening Gowns
1950s Balenciaga Haute Couture Black Velvet Jewel Toque Hat
By Balenciaga
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Born in Spain in 1895, Cristóbal Balenciaga is renowned as one of the masters of haute couture
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1950s French Hats
Balenciaga Brown Leather Medium Hourglass Top Handle Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Balenciaga's Hourglass is inspired by the silhouettes of its sculptural blazers of the 1950s and
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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags
Balenciaga Edition Couture Sapphire Blue Matelassé Princess Seam Evening Coat
By Balenciaga
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Like a princess cut sapphire, this Balenciaga evening coat invites one’s eyes to get lost in the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Coats
Balenciaga 1950 Paris Perfume Crystal Bottles Trio in Coffret Set Le Dix Fuites
By Balenciaga
Located in Miami, FL
development.” Quadrille is a classic scent of 1950's and is classified as a spicy chypre. Sparkling fresh
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
H 2.25 in W 5.1 in D 1.75 in
1950S Black Nylon Blend Balenciaga Style Ruffled Coat
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Nylon Blend Balenciaga Style Ruffled Coat
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1950s Coats
14k Gold 1950's Vintage Cameo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
statement. This ring is from the 1950's and still has so much life to live. It is in good vintage condition
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Vintage 1950s Fashion Rings
Materials
14k Gold
1950S Blue & White Silk Chiffon Balenciaga Style Rose Printed Baloon Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Blue & White Silk Chiffon Balenciaga Style Rose Printed Baloon Dress
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1950s Jackets
Exceptional Watercolor "Ziegfeld Follies" by René Gruau, France, 1950's
By René Gruau
Located in Paris, FR
Couture fashion creators (Dior, Balenciaga, Givenchy, Rochas etc.) and fashion magazines (Vogue, Marie
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 0.4 in
Roger Jean- Pierre for Balenciaga Tremblant Tassel Depose Clip Brooch
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in New York, NY
ruby focal stone, forming the tassels head.
Made in France, marked Depose. 1950's France. Excellent
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal, Silver Plate
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W 1.1 in L 3.75 in
Vintage 1950s Signed Coppola e Toppo Italy Brown & Black Beaded Clip Earrings
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Easton, PA
1950s round goldtone brown and black beaded clip back earrings. Marked "Made in Italy by Coppola e
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
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H 1.18 in W 1.18 in D 0.3 in Dm 1.18 in L 1.18 in
Set of Six 1950s Italian Chairs Featuring Vintage Upholsteries by Ladoublej
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six 1950s Italian chairs in the style of Melchiorre Bega, featuring varnished birch wood and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Birch
H 37.7 in W 17.3 in D 15.3 in
Couture Montague 1950s French WiredGlassBeads CrystalEnameledRondelles Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 1950s while he operated an eponymous Parisian couture costume-jewelry boutique, Francoise
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Vintage 1950s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal
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W 0.79 in D 0.79 in L 1.19 in
Coppola e Toppo Blue Crystal Drapery Necklace, 1950s
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous multistrand necklace designed by Coppola e Toppo in the 1950s that is fresh and joyful
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Bronze
1950s French Couture Floral Silk Dress with Purple Bow
Located in London, GB
This exceptional 1950s to early 1960s dress was couture crafted from boldly printed, floral silk in
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1950s French Evening Dresses
1950s Hattie Carnegie Boucle Black Long Sleeve Day Dress
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This Hattie Carnegie 1950s boucle wool black long sleeve day dress is elegant and sophisticated
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1950s American Casual Dresses
Vintage 1950s Fuchsia Pink Satin Beaded Illusion Couture Cocktail Dress w/ Shawl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous 1950's fuchsia pink party dress, the detailed construction and meticulous
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1950s Unknown Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1950s Coppola e Toppo Sculpted Crystal Collar Necklace Smokey Red Surrealism
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Coppola e Toppo company was formed in the late 1940′s by brother and sister designer duo, Bruno Coppola
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Crystal
H 2.5 in W 14.5 in D 3.5 in
Lanvin Castello Haute Couture Coral Silk Brocade Coat & Dress Ensemble 1950s
By Antonio del Castillo, Lanvin Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Balenciaga, and Christian Dior, were the new generation of Paris designers after WW2, in 1950 Castillo was
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1950s French Dress and Coat Ensembles
White and Pink Embroidered Bubble Hem Party Dress w Petal Bust – S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Reminiscent of the architectural designs popularized by Balenciaga, this unique party dress
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1950s American Ballerina Dresses
Size: none; comparable to size small
Rare Countess Cis Coiled Star Brooch
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in New York, NY
, faux pearls, and emerald faceted rounds. Excellent condition. 1950's France.
Countess Cis born in
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Textile Design
By Andre Delfau
Located in Chicago, IL
A colorful 1950s textile design (Black, yellow, blue, pink, red tones) by noted set and costume
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1950s American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Gouache, Graphite
Textile Design
By Andre Delfau
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s geometric textile design in brown, yellow and pink tones by notable stage and set designer
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1950s American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Graphite
Untitled (Male Bather)
By Andre Delfau
Located in Chicago, IL
created fashion designs for such major Paris couture houses as Balmain, Jean Patou and Balenciaga. He
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1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Male Bathers, Morocco
By Andre Delfau
Located in Chicago, IL
created fashion designs for such major Paris couture houses as Balmain, Jean Patou and Balenciaga. He
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1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache
Textile Design
By Andre Delfau
Located in Chicago, IL
, Jean Patou and Balenciaga. He completed noteworthy set designs and costumes for numerous international
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1950s American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Gouache, Graphite
Countess Cis Massive Gripoix Glass and Fruit Salad Bib Necklace
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in New York, NY
. Unsigned. France 1950's.
Length 14" to 16", Drop 3.5".
Countess Cis born in Vienna, she started her
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Vintage 1950s French Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Countess Cis Sea Shell Brooch
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in New York, NY
and carved glass leaves, with green enamel gilt metal leaves. 1950's France. Excellent condition.
L
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Coppola & Toppo beaded necklace with a snake head and tail, Italy 1950
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Stuttgart, DE
head and snake tail at the other end designed by C & T in the 1950's
The snake head, tail and 2
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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W 1.58 in D 0.4 in L 16.93 in
Coffee table "Coco Chanel" by Goossens, Circa 1970
By Hans Kögl, Robert Goossens
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Cartier. He worked as an independent artisan and in the 1950s began making jewelry for Gabrielle Coco
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Coppola e Toppo Pastel Crystal Tassel Long Earrings
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Coppola e Toppo gray and pastel crystals long tassel earrings, 1950's Italy.
Length 3". Width 1
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
A Rochas Silk Set by Alessandro Dell'Acqua - Spring Summer Collection 2016
By Rochas, Alessandro Dell'Acqua
Located in Toulon, FR
-Doll line by Balenciaga in the 1950s. Composed of a black silk crepe top with a round neckline, short
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2010s French Babydoll Day Dresses
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Size: Equivalent French Size 42/44
Coppola e Toppo Pink Crystal and Brass Cuff Bracelet
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Coppola and Toppo designed this fabulous rare cuff bracelet in the 1950s. The bracelet boasts a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Brass
Coppola e Toppo for Schiaparelli Ombre Bow Knot Bracelet
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
and gilt signature multi crystal clasp. Italy 1950's.
Width clasp 1.50"
Length 6.75"
The Coppola
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Vintage 1950s Italian Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Roger Jean-Pierre Couture Turtle Depose Clip Brooches
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in New York, NY
metal settings with double clip back fittings.
Marked Depose. Excellent Condition. 1950's France. Two
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Coppola e Toppo for Schiaparelli Aquamarine Crystal Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
. Hand made in Italy 1950's.
17" length with 2" extension, 4"x 5.75" plastron, 1" bead width.
The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
A black kimono jacket by Pierre Balmain Haute Couture n. 111036 Circa 1975-1980
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
1982. In the 1950s, he embodied French elegance, with sober, pared-down lines that hugged the body
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1970s French Tuxedo Jackets
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Size: Equivalent French size 38-39
1938 ElsaSchiaparelli CouturePagan DeposeFrance FeatherCrystalGold Bird Brooch
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s when the fashion designer retired.
Our brooch was most likely made for a fashion-show debut of
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Vintage 1930s French Artisan Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
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W 1 in L 2.5 in
A Pierre Balmain Ottoman Silk Faille Couture Ball-Gown N° 83213 Paris Circa 1958
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
1950s, he embodied French elegance through the sobriety and simplicity of the lines that hugged the body
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1950s French Evening Dresses
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Size: Equivalent size 35/36 France
Couture 1960s PacoRabanneParis HandPainted MadeInFrance SilkChiffon Pareo Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Chicago, IL
executed, by the 1950s in Paris, Paco Rabanne (a.k.a. Francisco Rabaneda Cuervo 1934-2023) was making
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1960s French Delphos Gowns
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful old NECKLACE,
vintage from the 1950s, very early in Zoltowska's career,
High Fashion
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Vintage 1950s French Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
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H 0.99 in L 16.15 in
Balmain's Mermaid, A Night in Paris
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
couture, when Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain were at the top of their game and Yves Saint Laurent and Karl
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1950s Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Brigands Hideout, Madrid
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain were at the top of their game and Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld were
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1950s Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Carmen and the Cathedral, Notre Dame, Paris
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
couture, when Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain were at the top of their game and Yves Saint Laurent and Karl
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1950s Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
The Temple of Dawn II, Bangkok, Thailand
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain were at the top of their game and Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld were
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1950s Figurative Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Angel in Dior, Les Caves at Maxim's
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
couture, when Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain were at the top of their game and Yves Saint Laurent and Karl
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1950s Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Contemplating the Galaxy, Jaipur, India
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
couture, when Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain were at the top of their game and Yves Saint Laurent and Karl
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1950s Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Ruth Neumann, Uppuveli Beach, Sri Lanka
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
couture, when Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain were at the top of their game and Yves Saint Laurent and Karl
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1950s Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Carmen Del'Orefice in Dior
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
career as a fashion photographer took hold in the golden age of European haute couture, when Balenciaga
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1950s Figurative Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Ruth Neumann, Kowloon Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
European haute couture, when Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain were at the top of their game and Yves Saint
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1950s Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
The Temple of Dawn II, Bangkok, Thailand
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
couture, when Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain were at the top of their game and Yves Saint Laurent and Karl
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1950s Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Carmin in Chanel
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain were at the top of their game and Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld were
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1950s Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Balmain and Lanvin, Long Stem Roses
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
couture, when Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain were at the top of their game and Yves Saint Laurent and Karl
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1950s Figurative Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Cis Mughal Bib Necklace
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Balmain and Jacques Fath and moved on to jewelry in the mid 1950s. She worked for Balenciaga for
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Vintage 1950s French More Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Rare Countess Cis Pearl Bracelet
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in New York, NY
1950s. She worked for Balenciaga for 14 years, creating jewelry for his couture collections. Her jewelry
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Vintage 1950s French Beaded Bracelets
Countess Cis Rare Hair Combs
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in New York, NY
1950s. She worked for Balenciaga for 14 years, creating jewelry for his couture collections. Her jewelry
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1950s French Accessories
Countess Cis Moghul Bib Necklace
By Countess Cis
Located in New York, NY
in the mid 1950s. She worked for Balenciaga for 14 years, creating jewelry for his couture
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Vintage 1950s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
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On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of balenciaga 1950s. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, gold plate and gilt metal. Find a collection of 121 vintage versions or 25 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. There are many different pieces in our collection of balenciaga 1950s to choose from, but modern and retro balenciaga 1950s are of considerable interest. Patrick Goossens, Coppola e Toppo and Countess Cis Zoltowska each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 14 rock crystal versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of round cut, ball cut and bead can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of balenciaga 1950s, as most of the options available are for women.
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- What is Balenciaga?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Balenciaga is a high-fashion brand that was founded in Spain by Cristóbal Balenciaga. He is known for creating avant garde pieces that often forecasted future trends. Find a collection of expertly vetted Balenciaga designs from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
- What font is Balenciaga?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Balenciaga font resembles some other fonts including Utah Condensed Bold font and Yantramanav Medium Font. The original Balenciaga logotype was adjusted in 2017 to be slightly taller and thinner than the previous font but still look very similar. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Balenciaga haute couture from top sellers around the world.
- What does Balenciaga sell?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Balenciaga sells haute couture styles and designer ready-to-wear clothing for men and women, handbags, shoes and sneakers, leather goods and accessories. They have a wide variety of options and are considered a brand with uncompromising standards. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Balenciaga haute couture from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Many people have been designers for Balenciaga since the fashion house's founding in 1919. The brand's first designer was Cristóbal Balenciaga, who led Balenciaga until 1968. Other designers who have contributed to the company's success include Michel Goma, Josephus Thimister, Nicolas Ghesquière, Alexander Wang and Demna Gvasalia. Shop a variety of Balenciaga apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Why is Balenciaga so famous?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Balenciaga 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.
- Who is Cristobal Balenciaga?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 19, 2024Cristóbal 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.
- Who is Balenciaga the designer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 19, 2024Cristóbal Balenciaga was a revolutionary Spanish designer who founded the revered haute couture house Balenciaga. He opened several boutiques in Spain before moving to Paris in 1937 (he lived and worked in the French capital for three decades). He retired in 1968. In 1986, Jacques Bogart SA acquired the rights to Balenciaga, and Kering purchased the brand in 2001.
Balenciaga's creative director is Demna Gvasalia. He was appointed to the role in 2015 and succeeded Alexander Wang. Shop a collection of Balenciaga from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs. - Is Balenciaga French?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Balenciaga is not French. The luxury designer brand Balenciaga was founded in 1919 by Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga in San Sebastián, Spain. That being said, the brand moved to Paris in 1937 and is now owned by the luxury group Kering. Shop a collection of Balenciaga from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024What is so great about Balenciaga begins with its unique silhouettes. The founder of the French fashion house, Cristóbal Balenciaga, created unique pieces that didn't uniformly follow the contours of the body. Examples include the balloon jacket, the cocoon coat and the baby doll dress, all of which have become iconic pieces. In addition to being a pioneer in the world of fashion, the fashion house is known for producing high-quality accessories. Explore a wide range of Balenciaga pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Balenciaga is most famous for revolutionizing women’s fashion with fresh shapes and a direct appeal to the very rich and famous. The brand’s willingness to experiment with size and shape in haute couture, create interest and even controversy helped propel it into the limelight and cement its standing in the fashion world. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Balenciaga haute couture from top sellers around the world.
- What balenciaga means?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Balenciaga is a well-known luxury fashion house from Spain. The name Balenciaga comes directly from the founder Cristóbal Balenciaga. While the designer no longer owns the brand and has passed away, his legacy lives on in fresh designs inspired by his creativity and vision. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Balenciaga haute couture from top sellers around the world.
- What is Balenciaga agneau?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Balenciaga agneau refers to the type of leather this brand uses. Typically it uses Balenciaga cheve, which is goatskin, or it uses agneau, which is lambskin. The cheve line was discontinued in 2008 because the softer agneau was introduced in 2007, and the agneau continues to be what is used for the majority of Balenciaga’s bags. In 2013, the cheve leather was brought back for select bags and may still crop up once in a while, but it isn’t common. Find vintage and contemporary Balenciaga bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Why is Balenciaga so expensive?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Balenciaga 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.
- When did Balenciaga retire?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 19, 2024Cristóbal Balenciaga retired in 1968. By then he’d worked in Paris for 30 years after moving there in 1937. Balenciaga opened his first boutique in Spain in 1919.
In 1986, Jacques Bogart SA acquired the rights to Balenciaga, and Kering purchased the brand in 2001. On 1stDibs, find vintage Balenciaga clothing and accessories from top sellers around the world. - Where did Balenciaga live?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 19, 2024Cristóbal Balenciaga lived and worked in Spain and France. The revolutionary Spanish designer opened his first boutique in the former, in San Sebastián, in 1917. The opening of additional Balenciaga boutiques in Madrid and Barcelona followed before Cristóbal moved to Paris in 1937 (he lived and worked in the French capital for three decades).
Balenciaga was born in the Spanish province of Getaria in 1895 and died in Valencia in 1972. On 1stDibs, find vintage Balenciaga clothing and accessories from top sellers around the world. - Who has designed for Balenciaga?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Balenciaga brand was started by Cristóbal Balenciaga who was the first designer. In 1968 he retired and closed the house but in 1986 it was purchased and reopened. The new Balenciaga was designed by Michel Goma, following him was Josephus Thimister. Nicholas Ghesquière joined as a licensed designer under Thimister and was promoted to head designer in 1997. In 2012 Alexander Wang took over as creative director but only stayed in the position for three years. Today Demna Gvasalia is the creative director. Shop a collection of Balenciaga from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How has Balenciaga changed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 19, 2024Balenciaga is always changing, and the brand has over the years innovated haute couture as a whole while infusing its own designs with fresh, forward-looking spirit.
After founder Cristòbal Balenciaga retired in 1968, designers in the brand’s creative director role such as Nicolas Ghesquière and Alexander Wang have brought new and interesting ideas to the legendary house. Today Demna Gvasalia is Balenciaga's creative director.
Shop a collection of Balenciaga from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Balenciaga has been referenced in hip hop music, in the reboot of Sex and the City, in video games and the brand name is all over social media. Under the helm of Alexander Wang and now Demna Gvasalia, the brand has made big efforts to reach a younger audience that is all about pop culture and references social and otherwise. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Balenciaga haute couture from top sellers around the world.
- When was Balenciaga founded?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Balenciaga was founded in 1919 in San Sebastián, Spain. Creator Cristóbal Balenciaga was referred to as “the master of us all” by Christian Dior. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Balenciaga designs from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Is Balenciaga Italian?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Balenciaga is not Italian. It was founded in San Sebastián, Spain by creative mastermind Cristóbal Balenciaga. Currently, the high-fashion retailer is based in Paris, France. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Balenciaga designs from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
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