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Balenciaga Black Cowl Neck Long Sleeve Dress Size S
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
Waist: 56 cm / 22 in
Hip: 50 cm / 19.6 in
Length: 97 cm / 38.1 in
Size: (S) / UK 8 / FR 36 / IT
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses
Balenciaga Black Trench Coat With Detachable Lining Size S
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
in
Waist: 50 cm / 19.6 in
Length: 78 cm / 30.7 in
Size: (S) / UK 8 / FR 36 / IT 40 / US 4
This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Trench Coats
Balenciaga Black Leather Zip Up Biker Jacket Size S
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
underarm on this used Balenciaga designer resale item. This item is missing a composition label
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Jackets
BALENCIAGA DEMNA 2020 black acetate crepe tie neck oversized blouse FR36 S
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA DEMNA 2020 black acetate crepe tie neck oversized blouse FR36 S
Reference: KEDG/A00152
Category
2010s Hungarian Blouses and Tops
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
Category
1950s French Evening Gowns
BALENCIAGA 2017 Runway 3-way draped hanging fringed biker jacket FR36 S
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA 2017 Runway 3-way draped hanging fringed biker jacket FR36 S
Brand: Balenciaga
Designer
Category
2010s Italian Coats
Balenciaga Ruffled Printed Black Silk Crepe De Chine Midi Dress Resort 2019
By Balenciaga
Located in Boca Raton, FL
estimate: XS/S
Bust: up to 40 inches
Waist: up to 40 inches
Hips: up to 40 inches
Length: 45-50 inches
Category
2010s French Day Dresses
ROGER Jean Pierre, Magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 50s
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH,
vintage 50's,
in blackened metal, glass rhinestones, pearls,
by Haute
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
ROGER Jean Pierre, Magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 50s
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH,
vintage 50's,
in silver metal, glass rhinestones,
by Haute Couture designer
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Robert Goossens for Chanel, Important Byzantine Long Necklace, Vintage 50s
By Robert Goossens for Chanel
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent LONG NECKLACE in Byzantine jet and faux pearls, rhinestones,
vintage from the 50s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
LOUIS ROUSSELET, Magnificent large old BROOCH, vintage from the 50s
By Louis Rousselet
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Sublime large old BROOCH,
vintage from the 50s,
made of glass beads, exquisite workmanship
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50s, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
, Jacques Fath, Helena Rubenstein and Balenciaga, Lord & Taylor, Bergdorf Goodman.
During the 50s and 60s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
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W 1.19 in L 1.38 in
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50s, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
, Jacques Fath, Helena Rubenstein and Balenciaga, Lord & Taylor, Bergdorf Goodman.
During the 50s and 60s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
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W 1.19 in L 1.5 in
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50s, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Rubenstein et Balenciaga, Lord & Taylor, Bergdorf Goodman.
Au cours des années 50 et 60, elle a conçu 300
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Mixed Metal
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H 3.94 in W 1.38 in
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50s, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Rubenstein et Balenciaga, Lord & Taylor, Bergdorf Goodman.
Au cours des années 50 et 60, elle a conçu 300
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Other, Mixed Metal
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W 1.19 in L 1.97 in
ROGER Jean Pierre, old SET: Brooch, Earrings, Fur Brooch, vintage 50s
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old SET:
BROOCH + EARRINGS + FUR BROOCH,
vintage 50's,
in silver metal, glass
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
ROGER Jean Pierre, Magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High fashion
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH,
vintage 50's,
glass rhinestones, glass beads,
by Haute Couture designer
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
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H 3.55 in W 2.37 in
ROGER Jean Pierre, Beautiful old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High Fashion
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH:
vintage 50's,
in silver metal, glass rhinestones,
by High Fashion designer
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
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H 2.56 in W 1.58 in
ROGER Jean Pierre, Beautiful old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High Fashion
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH:
vintage 50's,
in silver metal, glass rhinestones,
by High Fashion designer
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
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H 2.68 in W 1.5 in
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
Category
1950s French Jackets
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
, Jacques Fath, Helena Rubenstein and Balenciaga, Lord & Taylor, Bergdorf Goodman.
During the 50s and 60s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
, Jacques Fath, Helena Rubenstein and Balenciaga, Lord & Taylor, Bergdorf Goodman.
During the 50s and 60s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces
CIS Countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Single Clip Earring, old, vintage 50
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful SINGLE Clip EARRING,
(a single loop),
Ancient,
50s vintage,
signed "Made in France
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Mixed Metal
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Balenciaga, Lord & Taylor, Bergdorf Goodman.
During the 50s and 60s, it designed 300 models each year for the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
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H 0.99 in L 16.15 in
Robert GOOSSENS Paris, magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage, glass, High Fashion
By Robert Goossens
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful old NECKLACE,
50s vintage,
by High Fashion designer Robert GOOSSENS,
length 94 cm, weight
Category
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
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L 37.01 in
A Jacques Griffe French Couture Evening Dress in Chiffon and Lace Circa 1958
By Jacques Griffe
Located in Toulon, FR
muslin dating from the late 50s. Silhouette near the line Tonneau Balenciaga with its high waist and
Category
1960s French Empire Waist Dresses
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Size: Equivalent French Size 34/36
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
, Jacques Fath, Helena Rubenstein and Balenciaga, Lord & Taylor, Bergdorf Goodman.
During the 50s and 60s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
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H 1.26 in L 1.26 in
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent large vintage BROOCH, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent large old BROOCH,
50s vintage,
rhinestones,
high fashion designer CIS countess Cissy
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Other, Mixed Metal
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H 2.17 in D 0.4 in L 2.17 in
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
, Jacques Fath, Helena Rubenstein et Balenciaga, Lord & Taylor, Bergdorf Goodman.
Au cours des années 50 et
Category
Vintage 1950s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
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H 2.37 in L 15.36 in
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful old NECKLACE,
50s vintage,
multi-colored glass cabochons,
High Fashion designer CIS
Category
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
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H 1.38 in D 0.6 in L 15.36 in
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old brooch, vintage, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Rubenstein and Balenciaga, Lord & Taylor, Bergdorf Goodman.
During the 50s and 60s, it designed 300 models
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
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H 1.97 in L 1.38 in
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
, Helena Rubenstein and Balenciaga, Lord & Taylor, Bergdorf Goodman.
During the 50s and 60s, it designed
Category
Vintage 1950s French Pendant Necklaces
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H 1.97 in W 2.56 in L 23.63 in
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Set: BROOCH and EARRINGS High Fashion, vintage 50
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Balmain, Jacques Fath, Helena Rubenstein and Balenciaga, Lord & Taylor, Bergdorf Goodman.
During the 50s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Mixed Metal
ROGER Jean Pierre, Antique, Vintage SET: Brooch and Clip-on Earrings
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Sublime rare old SET: BROOCH and Clip-on EARRINGS,
50s vintage,
in silver metal adorned with
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Robert GOOSSENS Paris, magnificent old necklace, vintage, High Fashion
By Robert Goossens
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful old NECKLACE,
50s vintage,
by High Fashion designer Robert GOOSSENS,
total length 42 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
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W 0.52 in L 16.54 in
Robert Goossens Rosebush Wall Mirror, Maison De Chanel, 24K Gilded Bronze, Paris
By Chanel, Robert Goossens
Located in Brooklyn, NY
throughout the 1950s through the 2010’s, such as Cristóbal Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent (see image 10
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 49 in W 30 in D 2 in
1980s Balenciaga Black Silk Gazar Bubble Cocktail Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in London, Chelsea
Balenciaga dates back from the late 1980’s. Made in black silk gazar, this hem-gathered balloon dress has an
Category
1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Roger Scemama crystal pendant necklace
By Roger Scemama
Located in Paris, IDF
1989.
Schiaparelli in the 30s, Fath and Dior in the 40s, Lanvin-Castillo, Balenciaga and Givenchy in
Category
Vintage 1960s French More Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Countess Cis Zoltowska Bib
Located in Litchfield County, CT
was born Maria and grew up as Austro-Hungarian nobility. In the 50s she moved to Paris and founded her
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown More Necklaces
BALENCIAGA Earrings Vintage 1980s
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
Balenciaga Earrings Vintage 1980s Clip On
Amazing statement earrings from the 80s Balenciaga
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Pre-Loved Balenciaga Women's Flared Mini skirt
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
fit Black trim hemline Zip up fastenting Made in Italy Composition 50% Cotton, 28% Silk, 12% Polyester
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Skirts
Vintage Balenciaga Gold Plated Pin Brooch 1990s
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
lines of the mid-50s and the introduction of the “sack dress” in 1957. Today, Balenciaga continues to
Category
1990s Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
BALENCIAGA 2018 Wrap navy wool deconstructed double breasted coat M
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA 2018 Wrap navy wool deconstructed double breasted coat M
Brand: Balenciaga
Designer
Category
2010s Coats
Balenciaga Beige Triple S Low Top Trainers Size IT 37
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
have also started to wear away at the lining on this used Balenciaga designer resale item. These shoes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Shoes
new BALENCIAGA gold vintage chain black white checker shirt dress robe FR38
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new BALENCIAGA gold vintage chain black white checker shirt dress robe FR38
Reference: TGAS/B01338
Category
2010s Italian Casual Dresses
BALENCIAGA ALEXANDER WANG 2015 white cotton concealed bib evening shirt EU38
By Balenciaga, Alexander Wang
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA ALEXANDER WANG 2015 white cotton concealed bib evening shirt EU38
Brand: Balenciaga
Category
2010s Italian Collars
1950's Balenciaga Black Flocked Polka-Dot Silk Strapless Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking mid 1950's Balenciaga hourglass nipped-waist cocktail dress. Cristobal Balenciaga
Category
1950s French Cocktail Dresses
1950's Jacques Fath Pale-Yellow Silk & Black Beaded Lace Strapless Party Dress
By Jacques Fath
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
obscurity. In contrast to his great contemporaries, Christian Dior and Cristobal Balenciaga, Fath has been
Category
1950s French Ballerina Dresses
Balenciaga Vintage Bracelet 1970s
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
lines of the mid-50s and the introduction of the “sack dress” in 1957. Today, Balenciaga continues to
Category
Vintage 1970s French Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Gold Plate
Balenciaga / EISA Suit Haute Couture, Circa 1958 / 1963
By Balenciaga
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958/1963
Spain
Superb skirt and jacket suit from Cristobal Balenciaga labelled EISA which
Category
1950s Spanish Skirt Suits
Gorgeous 1950s Demi Couture Black Vintage 50s Dress w/ Sheer Feather Overlay
Located in San Diego, CA
Galanos, Werle, Balenciaga, Christian Dior, etc. A classic little black dress, with just the right amount
Category
1950s Cocktail Dresses
1950's Ben Zuckerman Blue Boucle Suit
By Ben Zuckerman
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1950's blue boucle tweed suit by Ben Zuckerman, the NY designer often called America's Balenciaga
Category
1950s American Skirt Suits
Givenchy Haute Couture Wool & Silk Cocoon Coat
By Givenchy
Located in Geneva, CH
) emerald 50's Givenchy haute couture coat is a master piece ! Cut and shape give to the coat an unexpected
Category
1950s French Cocoon Coats
Two toned saphhire paste necklace and matching earrings, Roger Scemama, 1950s
By Roger Scemama
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Schiaparelli in the 30’s, followed by Dior, Lanvin-Castillo, Balenciaga and Givenchy in the 50’s and Cerrrruti
Category
Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Base Metal
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W 1.3 in D 0.25 in L 15 in
1960's Oscar de la Renta Plaid-Silk Belted Mod Babydoll Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Oscar de la Renta is one of the world's leading fashion designers. Trained by Cristóbal Balenciaga
Category
1960s Aesthetic Day Dresses
Spectacular 1950s Demi Couture Navy Blue Silk Vintage Dress w/ Tassel Details
Located in San Diego, CA
This 50s navy midnight blue is absolutely divine! Dark blue heavy duty silk, with a fantastic
Category
1950s Cocktail Dresses
Robert Goossens Vintage Large Gold Metal and Crystals Sun Brooch
By Goossens Paris
Located in Rome, Rome
goldsmith. During the 50s he began a fruitful collaboration with Gabrielle Chanel, for whom he made jewelry
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Coppola E Toppo Blue Venetian Glass Clip On Earrings Vintage
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in North Miami, FL
Milan in the late 40's.Their work was sought after by the houses of Dior and Balenciaga. Later on Elsa
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
1970's Oscar de la Renta Beaded Black Diamond Mink-Fur Long Tail Stole Shawl
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
for over $30,000 during the mid 1970's. Oscar de la Renta was one of the world's leading fashion
Category
1970s American Stoles
Balenciaga Navy Wool Late '50s/Early '60's Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navy Blue Wool Late '50s Dress. Two buttons in the front with pleated skirt. Two side pockets
Category
1950s French Day Dresses
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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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