Why did Balenciaga close in 1968?

Cristóbal Balenciaga closed his fashion house and retired in 1968, saying that designing true couture had become impossible. He died four years later at the age of 77. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Balenciaga couture from top sellers around the world.

Balenciaga 1968

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Cristobal Balenciaga Dress

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1966/1968 Balenciaga Ensemble

By Balenciaga

Located in New York, NY

RARE vintage
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1960s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1966/1968 Balenciaga Ensemble

Size: 2

Givenchy Haute Couture Catwalk Dress, Circa 1975

By Givenchy

Located in Toulon, FR

d’atelier at Givenchy. She followed Hubert de Givenchy from Balenciaga in 1968 and remained at the House of

1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Givenchy Haute Couture Catwalk Dress, Circa 1975

Size: Equivalent French size 34/36

Portrait of Mona von Bismarck by Savely Abramovich Sorine

By Savely Abramovich Sorine

Located in Chudleigh, Tasmania

her personal favorite, Balenciaga. Upon the closing of Balenciaga’s fashion house in 1968, it was said

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Portrait of Mona von Bismarck by Savely Abramovich Sorine

H 29 in W 25 in D 2 in

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Why did Balenciaga close in 1968?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Cristóbal Balenciaga closed his fashion house and retired in 1968, saying that designing true couture had become impossible. He died four years later at the age of 77. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Balenciaga couture from top sellers around the world.