Balenciaga "Pretty in Pink" Floral Strapless Silk Gown by Nicholas Ghesquiere
By Valentino, Balenciaga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the prettiest and memorable gowns from Balenciaga's S/S 2008, with fabulous floral splashes of color, designed by Nicholas Ghesquiere. This runway collection was in full bloo...
BALENCIAGA By NICOLAS GHESQUIÈRE 2003 Asymmetric Skirt FR40
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Berlin, BE
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiére 2003 wool skirt with pin detail Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiére Collection / Year: 2003 Material: 45% wool, 55% polyester, unlined Co...
Sleeveless jacquard and black cocktail dress BALENCIAGA
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless jacquard and black cocktail dress. Main fabric composition: 57% rayon, 24% wool, 2% stretch, 6% nylon, 8% polyester, 2% silk. Lining composition: acetate & silk. Zip clos...
$261Sale Price|30% Off
Balenciaga x Nicolas Ghesquiere 2005 Grey Slim Jeans
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in London, GB
Iconic archival Nicolas Ghesquiere era Balenciaga grey slim jeans from 2005. Worn a couple of times. Made from super soft cotton/elastane denim, they have low rise waist and 5 pocket...
Balenciaga Ghesquiere Silk FlowerPrint StructuredShortSleeve BiasCut Dress 2007
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Chicago, IL
While at Paris-based Balenciaga in late 2007, Nicolas Ghesquiere designed this silk faile bias-cut paneled dress that explodes with a grey and pale-yellow flower print and features u...
2004 Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Draped Asymmetric Stretch Top, FR38
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptional archival Balenciaga top designed by Nicolas Ghesquière and dating to 2004. This striking piece exemplifies the experimental draping and architectural approach that def...
2008 BALENCIAGA by Nicolas Ghesquiere black bonded wool RUNWAY dress
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Spectacular 2008 Nicolas Ghesquière for Balenciaga black runway dress in a structured bonded wool fabric. The dress is sharply tailored through the body with a sculpted neckline and ...
Balenciaga.Leather Chocolate Moto Biker Jacket FR 38 Y2K Nicolas Ghesquière era
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in San Diego, CA
Designer Moto Biker Brown Leather Jacket from Balenciaga.Leather 2009 Size: FR 38 (Equivalent to a US Women's XS / Small; fits true to traditional fitted Balenciaga sizing) Balenci...
Balenciaga Nicholas Ghesquiere Brocade&Boucle RoundedShoulder Crop Jacket fw2006
By Nicholas Ghesquiere, Balenciaga
Located in Chicago, IL
French-born Nicholas Ghesqueire, lauded since the 2000s for his innovative couture-like construction with atypical ready-to-wear luxurious fabrics, designed for his museum-collected ...
Black satin jacket with black leather sleeve edge BALENCIAGA
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin jacket with black leather sleeve edge. Silk jacket. Shoulder pad. Pocket on both side. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Black wool double-breasted coat with leather piping BALENCIAGA
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool double-breasted coat with leather piping. Main fabric composition: 90% wool, 7% nylon, 3% polyurethane. Silk lining. Shoulder-pad. Pocket on both side. SIZE 42
BALENCIAGA Nicolas Ghesquière Runway F/W 2007 Silk Ikat Dress
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
From Nicolas Ghesquière’s Fall/Winter 2007 collection for Balenciaga, this silk ikat runway dress showcases his mastery of blending high fashion with street style, using rich, comple...
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere Fall 2002 Cubist Mixed Media Dress
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Cubist Flounce Hem Dress Fall 2002 Runway Collection A striking and collectible piece from Nicolas Ghesquière’s early tenure at Balenciaga, this dres...
Balenciaga.Leather Graphite Moto Biker Jacket FR 38 Y2K Nicolas Ghesquière era
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in San Diego, CA
Balenciaga Classic Lambskin Moto Biker Jacket Size: FR 38 (Equivalent to a US Women's XS / Small; fits true to traditional fitted Balenciaga sizing) An absolute holy grail from the...
2000s Balenciaga Paisley Print Three piece Suit by Nicolas Ghesquière
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spring/Summer 2006 Balenciaga Three piece suit fitted Jacket, silk blouse and fitted pants designed by Nicolas Ghesquière. size 36fr Beautiful fitted jacket in grey, black and silver...
Blue silk backless dress with ruffle edge BALENCIAGA Silk
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue silk backless dress with ruffle edge . Silk Lining. Invisible zip closure on the left side. Total lenght middle front = 95cm Total lenght middle back = 145cm SIZE 40 (Fr) L
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere Spring 2002 Black Ruched Cargo Dress
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An avant-garde essential from Ghesquière's iconic early 2000s era at Balenciaga, this dress embodies the utilitarian romance of the Le Dix years. Constructed in a fluid viscose blend...
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière FW 2003 Cropped "Parachute" Patchwork Jacket
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière FW 2003 Runway Look 29 Cropped "Parachute" Jacket Rare archival piece featuring an asymmetrical front, snap button closure, utility and zip pockets,...
Black velvet double breasted blazer with gold metal button BALENCIAGA
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cotton velvet double breasted blazer with gold metal button on a top of hidden snap closure . Silk lining. Rayon collar. Shoulder pad. size 38
$1,171Sale Price|28% Off
Balenciaga Early 2000s Pink Silk Set Top and Pants
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Nicolas Ghesquière - Early 2000s - Pink Sleeveless Top - Bootcut Pants - Made in France - Materials: Silk - Size: FR 40 - EN 44 - UK 12 - US 8 (EU)
2002 BALENCIAGA LE DIX by Nicolas Ghesquiere pink oversized RUNWAY skirt
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare Balenciaga Le Dix skirt from Nicolas Ghesquiere’s Spring 2002 runway collection. Made from a lightweight pale pink silk–cupro blend with fine vertical pinstripes, it has an over...
Vintage Balenciaga.Paris Draped Back Blouse Black size S Nicolas Ghesquière Era
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in San Diego, CA
VTG Nicolas Ghesquière Era Draped Back Blouse from Balenciaga.Paris Elevate your archival collection with this authentic vintage Balenciaga.Paris top from the iconic Nicolas Ghesqui...
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Black Wool Sculpted Bustier Dress, FW 2001
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in London, GB
This strapless black wool twill dress from Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière, look 18 from the Fall-Winter 2001 collection, reinterprets the structure of a classic double-breasted bla...
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière SS 2005 Runway Striped Military Blazer Jacket
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Toronto, Ontario
From the highly sought-after Spring 2005 runway “Sailor” collection and featured in the ad campaign worn by Gisele, this navy striped military jacket is a standout example of Nicolas...
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Spring Summer 2008 Neoprene Lace-Up Halter Top
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A striking archival piece from Nicolas Ghesquière’s futuristic Spring 2008 collection for Balenciaga. This sculptural halter top showcases the collection’s signature use of bonded ne...
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere Runway S/S 2008 Gladiator Woven Knee Boots
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in London, GB
BALENCIAGA BY NICOLAS GHESQUIERE RUNWAY S/S 2008 GLADIATOR WOVEN KNEE BOOTS SIZE 36 EU Extremely rare runway piece from Balenciaga S/S 2008 collection by Nicholas Ghesquiere. Black...
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière S/S 2007 Black Distressed Viscose Blazer
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Caserta, IT
- Designed by Nicolas Ghesquière - Spring Summer 2006 - Black Blazer - Satin effect - Double frontal pockets - Button up closure - Good condition: some little holes on the back but n...
BALENCIAGA S/S 2006 Black Silver Beaded Cashmere Sleeveless Sweater Top
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Thiensville, WI
BALENCIAGA S/S 2006 Black Silver Embellished Cashmere Sleeveless Sweater Top Brand / Manufacturer: Balenciaga Collection: S/S 2006 Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Style: Sleeveless sw...
Balenciaga Spring 2007 by Nicolas Ghesquiere Size 38 / 8 White Tuxedo Dress
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in San Diego, CA
BALENCIAGA by NICOLAS GHESQUIERE Spring 2007 Runway white tuxedo shirt dress ! Cotton with white vinyl trim. Hidden buttons up the front. Can be worn a variety of ways, including as ...
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere S/S 2002 Blue Cotton and Corduroy Cargo Pants
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Iconic Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière side leg cargo pants from the spring 2002 runway collection(LOOK 6) featuring navy blue washed cotton fabric with corduroy detailing throughou...
Balenciaga by Nicola Ghesquiere S/S 2004 Pleated Dress in Black Silk and Mesh
By Balenciaga, Nicholas Ghesquiere
Located in London, GB
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere bias cut pleated dress in the style of Look 10 from the Spring / Summer 2003 Balenciaga Runway collection. Featuring a deep V neckline and fitted tor...
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere Heather Grey Size 40 / 10 Sweatshirt Mini Dress
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde BALENCIAGA by NICOLAS GHESQUIERE mid 2000s heather gray slouchy sweatshirt mini dress ! Simply slips over the head, and stretches to fit. V-neck bodice. Soft cotton blend...
Double breasted grey wool blazer with seal buttons Balenciaga by N. Ghesquière
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Double breasted grey wool blazer with seal buttons in aged metal. The blazer is close with snap , the buttons are just an embellishment .
2000S Nicolas Ghesquiere Balenciaga Hot Pink Floral Rayon Blend Jersey Top
By Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in New York, NY
2000S Nicolas Ghesquiere Balenciaga Hot Pink Floral Rayon Blend Jersey Top
2000S PRADA Teal Silk Faille '60S Balenciaga Style Oversized Lightweight Opera
By Prada
Located in New York, NY
2000S PRADA Teal Silk Faille '60S Balenciaga Style Oversized Lightweight Opera Coat
Couture LingerieLike Beaded Silk Cutwork Balenciaga Style Black Vest Apron 2000s
Located in Chicago, IL
This couture lingerie-like spaghetti-strapped black silk-satin apron vest--with extraordinary graphic cutwork featuring a heavily hand-beaded breastplate and appliques--was custom ma...
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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