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Balenciaga 2005

Balenciaga long jacket Summer 2005
Balenciaga long jacket Summer 2005

Balenciaga long jacket Summer 2005

By Balenciaga

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

BALENCIAGA - (Made in France) Long white jacket with golden metal buttons.

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Early 2000s European Jackets

Balenciaga By Ghesquiere Black Notch Lapel Blazer 2005
Balenciaga By Ghesquiere Black Notch Lapel Blazer 2005

Balenciaga By Ghesquiere Black Notch Lapel Blazer 2005

By Balenciaga

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Balenciaga Paris Designed By Nicolas Ghesquiere No Label - Fits Like 34/36 Made in Italy 2005 Collection Excellent Vintage Condition Authenticity Guaranteed

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Early 2000s French Jackets

Balenciaga x Nicolas Ghesquiere 2005 Grey Slim Jeans
Balenciaga x Nicolas Ghesquiere 2005 Grey Slim Jeans

Balenciaga x Nicolas Ghesquiere 2005 Grey Slim Jeans

By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga

Located in London, GB

Iconic archival Nicolas Ghesquiere era Balenciaga grey slim jeans from 2005. Worn a couple of times.

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Early 2000s French Jeans

Vintage Balenciaga.Paris Draped Back Blouse Black size S Nicolas Ghesquière Era
Vintage Balenciaga.Paris Draped Back Blouse Black size S Nicolas Ghesquière Era

Vintage Balenciaga.Paris Draped Back Blouse Black size S Nicolas Ghesquière Era

By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga

Located in San Diego, CA

This piece perfectly embodies the brand’s legacy of minimalist luxury and avant-garde construction, featuring a sophisticated draped, scarf-like open back with an adjustable tie deta...

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Early 2000s Blouses

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Balenciaga Paris Black Pleated sheer Nicolas Ghesquière catwalk skirt 36 UK 6
Balenciaga Paris Black Pleated sheer Nicolas Ghesquière catwalk skirt 36 UK 6

Balenciaga Paris Black Pleated sheer Nicolas Ghesquière catwalk skirt 36 UK 6

By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga

Located in London, GB

Balenciaga Paris Black Pleated sheer catwalk skirt 36 UK 6 This is a stunning skirt from Balenciaga 2005 fall collection designed by Nicolas Ghesquière.

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Early 2000s French Pleated Skirts

BALENCIAGA 2005 Ghesquiere beige wool blend toggle hooded coat FR38 M
BALENCIAGA 2005 Ghesquiere beige wool blend toggle hooded coat FR38 M

BALENCIAGA 2005 Ghesquiere beige wool blend toggle hooded coat FR38 M

By Balenciaga

Located in Hong Kong, NT

BALENCIAGA 2005 Ghesquiere beige wool blend toggle hooded coat FR38 M Reference: TGAS/D00910 Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Collection: 2005 Material: Wool, Virgin Wo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coats

BALENCIAGA 2005 black wool blend drop waist panelled belted dress FR40 S
BALENCIAGA 2005 black wool blend drop waist panelled belted dress FR40 S

BALENCIAGA 2005 black wool blend drop waist panelled belted dress FR40 S

By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga

Located in Hong Kong, NT

BALENCIAGA 2005 black wool blend drop waist panelled belted dress FR40 S Reference: CC/A00465 Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Collection: 2005 Material: Wool, Blend Co...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Balenciaga 2005 Blue & Paisley Patchwork Maxi Dress
Balenciaga 2005 Blue & Paisley Patchwork Maxi Dress

Balenciaga 2005 Blue & Paisley Patchwork Maxi Dress

By Balenciaga

Located in Los Angeles, CA

From the 2005 Collection. Excellent Condition. Size: 38

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Vintage Balenciaga By Nicolas Ghesquiere Boho Party Dress 2005
Vintage Balenciaga By Nicolas Ghesquiere Boho Party Dress 2005

Vintage Balenciaga By Nicolas Ghesquiere Boho Party Dress 2005

By Balenciaga

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Most of the fit is in the bodice with the skirt free and easy. Balenciaga Paris Designed by Nicolas Ghesquiere Size 36 Silk and Lace 2005 collection Excellent Vintage Condition Aut...

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Early 2000s Empire Waist Dresses

Vintage Balenciaga By Ghesquiere Blue & Paisley Patchwork Maxi Dress 2005
Vintage Balenciaga By Ghesquiere Blue & Paisley Patchwork Maxi Dress 2005

Vintage Balenciaga By Ghesquiere Blue & Paisley Patchwork Maxi Dress 2005

By Balenciaga

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great for a wedding, boho, gyspet, or bohemian beach holiday. Balenciaga Paris Designed by Nicolas Ghesquiere Silk Size 42 2005 Collection Excellent Vintage Condition Authenticity ...

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Balenciaga By Ghesquiere Fall 2005 Navy Jacket With Brown Beaver Fur Collar
Balenciaga By Ghesquiere Fall 2005 Navy Jacket With Brown Beaver Fur Collar

Balenciaga By Ghesquiere Fall 2005 Navy Jacket With Brown Beaver Fur Collar

By Balenciaga

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Balenciaga Size: 36 Fabric 1 - 100% Wool  Fabric 2 - 100% Beaver Fur  2005 Collection Excellent Vintage Condition Authenticity Guaranteed  Photo By Vogue

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Early 2000s Jackets

Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere Silk Paisley Print and Lace Halter Top, 2005
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere Silk Paisley Print and Lace Halter Top, 2005

Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere Silk Paisley Print and Lace Halter Top, 2005

By Balenciaga

Located in Studio City, CA

2005 Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere 100% silk paisley printed black lace halter top with plunging neckline and flounced hi-low hem.

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Early 2000s French Halter Tops

BALENCIAGA Sz 8 Black Wool Quilted Lamb Skin & Denim Lapel Coat F/W 2005
BALENCIAGA Sz 8 Black Wool Quilted Lamb Skin & Denim Lapel Coat F/W 2005

BALENCIAGA Sz 8 Black Wool Quilted Lamb Skin & Denim Lapel Coat F/W 2005

By Balenciaga

Located in San Francisco, CA

Gorgeous tailored military coat by BALENCIAGA. Look 21 from Fall/Winter 2005 Collection by Nicolas Ghesquière, this full length coat comes in a structured black wool and features tex...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coats and Outerwear

2005 BALENCIAGA by NICOLAS GHESQUIERE tan wool runway coat with toggles
2005 BALENCIAGA by NICOLAS GHESQUIERE tan wool runway coat with toggles

2005 BALENCIAGA by NICOLAS GHESQUIERE tan wool runway coat with toggles

By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Tan wool structured coat with silver-toned metal toggles designed by Nicolas Ghesquiere dating to fall of 2005 as seen on the runway. French size 38. Approximate measurements: should...

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Early 2000s Italian Coats

Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Spring Summer 2005 Runway Silk Spiral Zip Dress
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Spring Summer 2005 Runway Silk Spiral Zip Dress

Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Spring Summer 2005 Runway Silk Spiral Zip Dress

By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Iconic S/S 2005 runway piece—featured in the official ad campaign worn by Gisele Bündchen, photographed by David Sims Size FR 38 (Fits more like FR36) A defining piece of Nicolas Ghe...

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Early 2000s European Cocktail Dresses

Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Fur-Trimmed Felted Wool Duffle Coat, fw 2005
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Fur-Trimmed Felted Wool Duffle Coat, fw 2005

Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Fur-Trimmed Felted Wool Duffle Coat, fw 2005

By Balenciaga, Nicholas Ghesquiere

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival Balenciaga Duffle Coat ▪ Creative Director: Nicolas Ghesquière ▪ Fall-Winter 2005 ▪ Camel felted wool body ▪ Voluminous beaver fur collar, cuffs and trim ▪ Shoulder strap...

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Early 2000s Italian Coats and Outerwear

Balenciaga Boho Party Dress 2005
Balenciaga Boho Party Dress 2005

Balenciaga Boho Party Dress 2005

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Balenciaga Boho Party Dress 2005

By Nicolas Ghesquière

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 2005.

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

BALENCIAGA Red Aged Lambskin Small City Bag
BALENCIAGA Red Aged Lambskin Small City Bag

BALENCIAGA Red Aged Lambskin Small City Bag

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H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 3.55 in

BALENCIAGA Red Aged Lambskin Small City Bag

By Balenciaga

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

BALENCIAGA Red Aged Lambskin Small City Bag Serial Number: 542022.6420.Z.528147.O Age (Circa): 2005 Accompanied By: Balenciaga Dust Bag, Care Booklet, Shoulder Strap Authenticity D...

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Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags

Balenciaga 2005 Manteau FR40 Ghesquiere Black Wool Military Coat  UK12 US10
Balenciaga 2005 Manteau FR40 Ghesquiere Black Wool Military Coat  UK12 US10

Balenciaga 2005 Manteau FR40 Ghesquiere Black Wool Military Coat UK12 US10

By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga

Located in PARIS, FR

Balenciaga coat from the AH2005 collection by Nicolas Ghesquière in thick black wool cloth, straight cut with a military inspiration with a small stand-up collar decorated with a fla...

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Early 2000s French Coats and Outerwear

2005 BALENCIAGA by Nicolas Ghesquiere
2005 BALENCIAGA by Nicolas Ghesquiere

2005 BALENCIAGA by Nicolas Ghesquiere

By Balenciaga

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare paisley printed silk dress with striped trim, ruffled hem and lace trim at neck designed by nicolas ghesquiere for Balenciaga dating to spring 2005. French size 36. Approxi...

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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière SS 2005 runway black silk brass buttons pants
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière SS 2005 runway black silk brass buttons pants

Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière SS 2005 runway black silk brass buttons pants

By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Iconique and very collectible Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière SS 2005 runway black silk military brass buttons pants.

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Early 2000s French Pants

Balenciaga 2005 Fall/Winter Magenta Purse
Balenciaga 2005 Fall/Winter Magenta Purse

Balenciaga 2005 Fall/Winter Magenta Purse

By Balenciaga

Located in New York, NY

Simply stunning, this Balenciaga '05 Magenta Purse shows off one of the hottest, holy grail colors ever made!

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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Handbags and Purses

2005 Balenciaga Silk Blazer with Tapestry Lapel
2005 Balenciaga Silk Blazer with Tapestry Lapel

2005 Balenciaga Silk Blazer with Tapestry Lapel

By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga

Located in US

Balenciaga blazer is featured in a cream, ivory color with silver-tone button fastenings at the center, on the pockets, and along the cuffs of the sleeves. Tapestry detail on the lap...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Blazers

Balenciaga Nicolas Ghesquiere Gray Wool and Cashmere Military Style Coat, 2005
Balenciaga Nicolas Ghesquiere Gray Wool and Cashmere Military Style Coat, 2005

Balenciaga Nicolas Ghesquiere Gray Wool and Cashmere Military Style Coat, 2005

By Balenciaga

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

The same jacket in a blue colour was worn unbuttoned by Karolina Kurkova on the Balenciaga Spring Summer 2005 runway. There are darts / panels in the back which give a tailored look ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Coats

Balenciaga Nicolas Ghesquière Paisley Silk Chiffon Blouse, Circa 2005
Balenciaga Nicolas Ghesquière Paisley Silk Chiffon Blouse, Circa 2005

Balenciaga Nicolas Ghesquière Paisley Silk Chiffon Blouse, Circa 2005

By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Balenciaga Nicolas Ghesquière, Circa 2005 paisley silk chiffon blouse with scoop neck and long sleeves.

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Early 2000s Italian Blouses and Tops

Balenciaga Alligator Trim 'whistle' Satchel Handbag
Balenciaga Alligator Trim 'whistle' Satchel Handbag

Balenciaga Alligator Trim 'whistle' Satchel Handbag

By Balenciaga

Located in New York, NY

He was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential people of 2005.Authentic Balenciaga 'Whistle Bag' features penny whistle charms on side and mirrorPerfect addition to your designer h...

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21st Century and Contemporary Handbags and Purses

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano

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Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990's Sheer Open Knit Crochet Fishnet Black Maxi Dress

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990's Sheer Open Knit Crochet Fishnet Black Maxi Dress M/L Dolce & Gabbana vintage dress featuring V-neck, button closures at center front neckline and open...

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Located in Thiensville, WI

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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. Today, the brand is as venturesome as ever and is well known for its shoes, handbags, sneakers, streetwear and other clothing and accessories.

Though he was born in the quiet fishing village of Getaria in Spain’s Basque region, Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895–1972) was destined to reshape modern fashion. As a child, he worked alongside his seamstress mother. Showing immense talent, he earned commissions as a teenager from local patron Marquesa de Casa Torres, who paid for his tailoring education in Madrid. In 1917, he established his first haute couture house — named Eisa, for his mother — in the trendy resort town San Sebastián. He soon followed it with boutiques in Madrid and Barcelona, drawing such clientele as the Spanish royal family.

When the Spanish Civil War put a hold on his prospects in Spain, the designer moved to Paris, opening a house on Avenue Georges V in 1937. There, Balenciaga rubbed elbows with fashion greats like Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli and quickly won over clients like Gloria Guinness, Pauline de Rothschild and Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor.

As a couturier, Balenciaga drew from his Spanish heritage for ideas, riffing on everything from matador costumes and flamenco dresses to the paintings of Diego Velázquez, whose portraits of Spanish princesses famously inspired Balenciaga’s Infanta gown.

An expert tailor, he experimented with sculptural silhouettes that didn’t follow the body. Some of his notable designs include the 1953 balloon jacket, and from 1957, the cocoon coat, the baby-doll dress and the sack dress, which he popularized with his good friend designer Hubert de Givenchy. All of these could be considered not just the masterpieces of haute couture, but also objets d’art in their own right, leading to Balenciaga’s nickname, “The Master.”

Balenciaga continued designing until 1968, when he retired after three decades of influential work and his fashion house went dormant. The rights to Balenciaga were acquired by Jacques Bogart S.A. in 1986. Under designer Michel Goma, who focused on ready-to-wear, the brand experienced a resurgence, with his first collection introduced in 1987.

The brand returned to high fashion with the arrival of designer Josephus Thimister in 1992. It has since been led by a series of creative directors who have paid homage to Balenciaga’s iconic designs, including Nicolas Ghesquière, Alexander Wang and, most recently, Demna Gvasalia. In 2011, a museum celebrating Balenciaga’s legacy opened in his hometown in Spain, commemorating where it all began.

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