Balenciaga Couture Wool Knit Cape, c.1970s
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga Couture Wool Knit Cape, c.1970s 1970s Numbered "47778" Balenciaga Couture Grey Wool Knit Cape with thick self material drawstring closure at neckline.
Balenciaga Couture Wool Knit Cape, c.1970s
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga Couture Wool Knit Cape, c.1970s 1970s Numbered "47778" Balenciaga Couture Grey Wool Knit Cape with thick self material drawstring closure at neckline.
Balenciaga Haute Couture Necklace, Provenance Bunny Mellon
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary Balenciaga Bunny Mellon Haute Couture choker necklace.
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Balenciaga Haute Couture Printed Silk Dress with Provenance
By Balenciaga
Located in New Hope, PA
It closes at the center back with a row of hooks and eyes as well as snaps, and the interior is beautifully finished in some of the best hand work from the haute couture atelier of B...
Timeless Cristobal Balenciaga Haute Couture Ribbed Silk Suit
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Cristobal Balenciaga Haute Couture Ribbed Silk Suit in an unusual black textile with slight sheen, likely of silk with wool.
Balenciaga Haute Couture Red Swing Bolero Jacket, Early 1960s
By Balenciaga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Balenciaga haute couture early 1960's red silk evening jacket.
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.
Balenciaga Haute Couture Moiré Cocktail Dress, Spring-Summer 1963
By Balenciaga
Located in Geneva, CH
The ultimate of chic, this piece is a very nice example of Balenciaga’s work during the early 60's. Fits approx. : US 0-4 / FR 34-36 Measurements (taken flat) : Length (armpi...
1960's Cristóbal Balenciaga haute couture black brocade dress and jacket
By Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black floral brocade dress and matching jacket from Cristobal Balenciaga dating to the early 1960's. Ensemble best fits a small US size 2. Narrow shoulders 13-14". Fit...
Balenciaga Haute Couture black silk crêpe evening dress with train, fw 1960
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
▪ Balenciaga Haute Couture black silk evening dress ▪ Designed by Cristobal Balenciaga ▪ Fall-Winter 1960 ▪ Constructed from black silk crêpe ▪ Strapless bodice with built in boning...
1960's EISA BALENCIAGA haute couture vibrant pink silk dress
By Balenciaga, Eisa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning silk dress designed by Cristobal Balenciaga for Spanish atelier EISA. This dress is a beautiful example of mid-century minimalist design.
1958 EISA by CRISTOBAL BALENCIAGA haute couture black boucle wool skirt suit
By Eisa, Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, jet-black boucle wool haute couture suit designed by Cristobal Balenciaga for his Eisa boutique dating to fall of 1958.
Vintage Balenciaga Crystal Mesh Panel Earrings 1980s
By Balenciaga
Located in Wilmslow, GB
The ultimate in couture classics. Balenciaga is world renowned for creating avant-garde, advanced structural pieces, straddling the edge of fashion and forecasting the future of wom...
Balenciaga Eisa Double Breasted Coat, Collection of Actress Susan Hayward
By Eisa, Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
Eisa Balenciaga Haute Couture coat. Double breasted black textured wool twill designed by Cristobal Balenciaga for Eisa dating to the early 1960's.
Paul Daunay Couture silk and wool dress and coat ensemble, c. 1952-57
By Paul Daunay
Located in London, GB
Paul Daunay garments are a rare treasure, with only a fleeting glimpse seen once in the Palais Galliera's Fifties fashion exhibition, where they were showcased alongside esteemed mas...
Carmen and the Cathedral, Notre Dame, Paris
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
Gleb Derujinsky's career as a fashion photographer took hold in the golden age of European haute couture, when Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain were at the top of their game and Yves Sa...
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Gleb Derujinsky 'Balmain's Mermaid, A Night in Paris' Vintage Fashion
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
Gleb Derujinsky's career as a fashion photographer took hold in the golden age of European haute couture, when Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain were at the top of their game and Yves Sa...
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Brigands Hideout, Madrid
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
Gleb Derujinsky's career as a fashion photographer took hold in the golden age of European haute couture, when Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain were at the top of their game and Yves Sa...
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Balmain's Mermaid, A Night in Paris
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
Gleb Derujinsky's career as a fashion photographer took hold in the golden age of European haute couture, when Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain were at the top of their game and Yves Sa...
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Carmen and the Cathedral, Notre Dame, Paris
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
Gleb Derujinsky's career as a fashion photographer took hold in the golden age of European haute couture, when Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain were at the top of their game and Yves Sa...
Archival Pigment
The Temple of Dawn II, Bangkok, Thailand
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
Gleb Derujinsky's career as a fashion photographer took hold in the golden age of European haute couture, when Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain were at the top of their game and Yves Sa...
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Contemplating the Galaxy, Jaipur, India
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
Gleb Derujinsky's career as a fashion photographer took hold in the golden age of European haute couture, when Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain were at the top of their game and Yves Sa...
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Angel in Dior, Les Caves at Maxim's
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
Gleb Derujinsky's career as a fashion photographer took hold in the golden age of European haute couture, when Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain were at the top of their game and Yves Sa...
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Carmen Del'Orefice in Dior
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
Gleb Derujinsky's career as a fashion photographer took hold in the golden age of European haute couture, when Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain were at the top of their game and Yves Sa...
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Ruth Neumann, Uppuveli Beach, Sri Lanka
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
Gleb Derujinsky's career as a fashion photographer took hold in the golden age of European haute couture, when Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain were at the top of their game and Yves Sa...
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Ruth Neumann, Kowloon Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
Gleb Derujinsky's career as a fashion photographer took hold in the golden age of European haute couture, when Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain were at the top of their game and Yves Sa...
Archival Pigment
The Temple of Dawn II, Bangkok, Thailand
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
Gleb Derujinsky's career as a fashion photographer took hold in the golden age of European haute couture, when Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain were at the top of their game and Yves Sa...
Archival Pigment
Carmin in Chanel
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
Gleb Derujinsky's career as a fashion photographer took hold in the golden age of European haute couture, when Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain were at the top of their game and Yves Sa...
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Balmain and Lanvin, Long Stem Roses
By Gleb Derujinsky
Located in New York, NY
Gleb Derujinsky's career as a fashion photographer took hold in the golden age of European haute couture, when Balenciaga and Pierre Balmain were at the top of their game and Yves Sa...
Archival Pigment
Vintage Roger Scemama for Balenciaga Couture Brooch
By Roger Scemama
Located in Paris, IDF
A rare and fine Roger Scemama brooch for Balenciaga Couture. Pearls,strass and metal. Made in France *Please contact dealer to purchase
Roger Scemama for Balenciaga Couture Necklace
By Balenciaga
Located in Paris, IDF
Sublime fine and rare Roger Scemama necklace Couture for Balenciaga 1950 with crystal Swarvosky.
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1960's BALENCIAGA Couture silk slip dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Excellent condition, 1960's BALENCIAGA, haute-couture, purple silk slip dress with floral jacquard trim.
1950s Balenciaga Haute Couture Jewel Pillbox Hat
By Balenciaga
Located in Lugano, Ticino
1950s Balenciaga Haute Couture Jewel Pillbox Hat - 100% Authentic Balenciaga - silver fabric covered with crystals that create a flower design - comb to stop the hat on your hairstyl...
1960s Balenciaga Black Silk Couture Cocktail Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Houston, TX
1960s Balenciaga black silk couture cocktail dress. Sleeveless with large ruffle hem.
Balenciaga haute couture black dress, circa 1940
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
This stunning Balenciaga little black dress will make a fantastic addition to a modern wardrobe.
Balenciaga haue couture black dress, Spring/Summer 1967
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
This stunning and chic haute couture dress by Balenciaga himself is constructed in fine silk organza and has a babydoll cut with a wrapover to the back.
Balenciaga haute couture black dress, Spring/Summer 1965
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
This stunning and chic haute couture dress by Balenciaga himself, is constructed in fine black matelassé silk.
Balenciaga haute couture brown dress, Spring/Summer 1964
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
A stunning piece of haute couture, this Balenciaga cocktail dress is constructed in caramel lace and lined in silk.
Balenciaga, Haute couture black & white skirt suit, circa 1965
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
A fantastic example of Balenciaga’s haute couture tailoring, this skirt suit is constructed in black and white houndstooth wool.
1957 Haute Couture Balenciaga Strapless Black Riechers Marescot Lace Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant knee length cocktail dress by Cristobal Balenciaga. This strapless black dress features a black body - skimming slip dress visible under the dress' top layer of lace.
Archival 1958 Balenciaga Haute Couture Orange Duchess Satin Swing Coat Jacket
By Balenciaga
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning Balenciaga haute couture sunkist orange duchess satin swing coat dating back to his 1958 fall-winter collection.
1965 Balenciaga Haute Couture Museum-Held Metallic Pink Gold Beaded Silk Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Measurements Bust: 32 inches Waist: 22 inches Hips: 35 inches Length top to waist: 9 inches Length waist to longest point: 41 inches This stunning Balenciaga haute couture client-nu...
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1970´s Balenciaga Sunglasses 2014
By Balenciaga
Located in Madrid, Spain
Colorful sunglasses made by the haute couture brand Balenciaga in the late 70's in France.
1960s Balenciaga Necklace in Mother of Pearl, Gold Plate and Brass
By Balenciaga
Located in Auckland, New Zealand
This rare 1960s necklace is a shining example of the master of couture, Cristobal Balenciaga. Handmade with stunning silver mother-of-pearl beads and brass, this necklace would work ...
Gold Plate, Brass
Balenciaga haute couture black dress, circa 1960
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
A beautiful example of Balenciaga's mastery, this couture dress is from his 'Eisa' label, the Spanish arm of his haute couture atelier.
Balenciaga Couture Cocktail Hat
By Balenciaga
Located in New Hope, PA
A Balenciaga numbered couture hat is a rare and wonderful thing to find.
Beige wool "bouclette" skirt-suit Balenciaga Couture (numbered)
By Balenciaga
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige wool bouclette skirt-suit with silk ivory lining and wood buttons. Numbered 65557 SIZE M
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Size: Equivalent to size 38-39 France
A Cristobal Balenciaga Couture, Tailored jacket in sky blue silk Circa 1960
By Balenciaga
Located in Toulon, FR
Lined with sky blue taffeta and labeled Balenciaga, 10 Avenue Georges V Paris. Remarkable haute couture finishes.
Balenciaga Eisa couture flecked brown and cream checked tweed suit, C. 1965
By Balenciaga, Eisa
Located in London, GB
A Balenciaga couture flecked brown and cream checked tweed suit, circa 1965, EISA labelled, tailored jacket with side slits, brown 4 hole flat buttons, two faux pocket flaps on chest...
Balenciaga Haute Couture
By Balenciaga
Located in New Hope, PA
Classic Balenciaga, a black wool two piece dress, is elegant and understated. The design and tailoring are so perfect that all eyes will be on the wearer of this beautiful dress. Th...
Balenciaga Haute Couture Hat
By Balenciaga
Located in New Hope, PA
The simple black crown has a tortoise comb on the right side and a covered wire at the center back for the added security of a hairpin. It is labelled Balenciaga with the couture nu...
Balenciaga Haute Couture Cocktail Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Geneva, CH
Labelled and numbered 94516, this 60's Balenciaga haute couture silk dinner/cocktail dress with ribbon bow sash is the perfect "Little Black Dress" for a modern wardrobe.
1960's BALENCIAGA haute couture suit
By Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Haute Couture black and brown textured wool and silk suit from Balenciaga dating to the very early 1960s.
1960s Haute Couture Balenciaga Brown Tweed Skirt Suit
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
This stylish 1960s haute couture brown tweed wool skirt suit by Paris fashion house Balenciaga is a perfect example of the chic, sculptural line for which founder Christobal Balencia...
1960's CRISTOBAL BALENCIAGA haute couture wool tweed cape
By Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare haute couture wood tweed cape from Cristobel Balenciaga dating to the early 1960's.
Balenciaga 1963 Haute Couture hot pink silk evening coat
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
Balenciaga 1963 Haute Couture hot pink silk evening coat - EISA label - five button closure fastening at the front - three quarter length raglan sleeves - finishing just above the k...
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.
1950's Balenciaga Haute Couture Alencon Lace Evening Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in New Hope, PA
A spectacularly elegant figure hugging evening gown designed by the Spanish master Balenciaga is created from beautiful black Alencon lace. The dress is fully lined in black silk taf...
BALENCIAGA EISA haute couture yellow wool coat
By Balenciaga, Eisa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vibrant yellow fuzzy wool haute couture coat from Cristobal Balenciaga for his Spanish couture house EISA dating to the early 1960's.
1960's BALENCIAGA haute couture navy blue wool cape coat
By Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare Balenciaga haute couture cape coat. Ca. 1960. Navy blue wool with gorgeous gilt buttons.
1950's BALENCIAGA haute couture black jacket with large buttons
By Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black haute couture wool jacket with decorative buttons from Balenciaga dating to the 1960's.
Pink and gold damask lurex dress Balenciaga Haute Couture
By Balenciaga
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink and gold damask lurex dress. Wrapped in the back and close with 2 buttons . White organza lining. Buttons are covered in the same fabric as the dress. SIZE M
Balenciaga Haute Couture Marin Blue dress suit, circa 1958-1960
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare Balenciaga Haute Couture dress suit, designed under the 'EISA' label, circa 1958-1960.
very rare BALENCIAGA / EISA haute couture vivid orange wool coat
By Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, haute couture coat from Balenciaga's earliest label, EISA.
1950's Balenciaga Haute Couture Beaded Black Silk Evening Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in New Hope, PA
Designed by Balenciaga, this black silk organza dress is loosely gathered and pleated for this ballerina length evening dress. Prong set rhinestones and small clusters of bugle bead...
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Size: French size 34-36
Evening dress by Cristobal Balenciaga, Haute Couture (attributed to) Circa 1962
By Balenciaga
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1962-1965 Paris Evening dress by Cristobal Balenciaga, Haute Couture (attributed to) in Gazar Magenta dating from the early 1960s.
Balenciaga Haute Couture Black Baby Doll Dress with Nude Pink Silk Bow, FW 1967
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
Balenciaga Haute Couture evening dress exquisitely crafted from bias-cut black marquisette, a fine, open mesh fabric that lends an airy and delicate quality to the design.
1960's EISA / BALENCIAGA haute couture lace dress with sequins and pleats
By Balenciaga, Eisa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black lace haute couture dress with sequins and blush pleated silk underlay from Cristobal Balenciaga for his Eisa boutique dating to the early 1960's.
Balenciaga Short Evening Dress & Coat
By Balenciaga
Located in New Hope, PA
A rare find from Balenciaga the Spanish Master of Couture, this 1950's short evening dress and matching evening coat remain together after all these years.
CRISTOBAL BALENCIAGA haute couture suit
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Impeccably made couture suit from Cristobal Balenciaga, circa 1960.
1960's BALENCIAGA haute couture metallic chartreuse gown
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare haute couture chartreuse gown from Balenciaga dating to the 1960's.
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Size: Approx. 38 - 40
Haute Couture embellished evening ensemble by Balenciaga's Felisa Irigoyen 1960s
Located in London, GB
When Balenciaga closed all his houses in Paris, Madrid, Barcelona and San Sebastian due to the crisis of haute couture, as he rejected the idea of going into the Prêt-à-porter busine...
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Size: Approx. Eu 38
Haute Couture evening cocktail dress by Balenciaga's Felisa Irigoyen, c. 1960s
Located in London, GB
An exquisite, elaborate and one off Haute Couture cocktail dress, circa late 1960s. The dress was made by Felisa Irigoyen who was head of the Balenciaga Fantasy Couturier and sewed t...
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 has a black lace constructed bodice with boning and a lace neck piece coming from th...
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Size: Equivalent french size 36
A Cristobal Balenciaga Couture Satin Ball Gown Numbered 61819 - Circa 1960
By Balenciaga
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958/1962 France Majestic evening gown in powdered pink satin by Cristobal Balenciaga Haute Couture numbered 61819 and dating from 1958/1962.
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Size: Equivalent French Size 40/42
A Cristobal Balenciaga Couture Sac Dress in Plaid Taffeta n°55418 Circa 1958
By Balenciaga
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955/1960 France Historic dress from the Sac or Baby Doll line by Cristobal Balenciaga, Spanish master of Haute Couture numbered 55418 and dating from the years 1955-1960.
1960s Balenciaga Haute Couture Beige Wool Suit
By Balenciaga
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning 60s Balenciaga Haute Couture beige wool suit, unique 4 button pocket detail on jacket.
1940s Balenciaga Haute Couture Beaded Evening Jacket
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
This piece made from duchess satin and fully lined in silk chiffon has been entirely hand embroidered with silver braid and unique fan shaped crystals. The condition is acceptable fo...
Balenciaga Haute Couture Numbered Black Silk Organza Jacket
By Balenciaga
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Balenciaga Paris Haute Couture Numbered Black Silk Vintage Jacket This jacket from Balenciaga is an exquisite couture and rare archival piece, designed by Balenciaga.
Balenciaga 1961 Haute Couture Cerise wool skirt suit
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
Balenciaga 1961 Haute Couture Cerise wool skirt suit - jacket with three-quarter length sleeves, five pink gum drop buttons, silk lining, accentuated waist - high waist matching s...
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 is the name of the Spanish branch that founded the famous Designer late 50s. Cream ...
Balenciaga Haute Couture baby pink bowler hat, circa 1961
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
Balenciaga Haute Couture baby pink bowler hat, circa 1961.
Rare BALENCIAGA Archival Couture Evening Gown White Black Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Berlin, BE
BALENCIAGA Paris Made in France marked vintage size 40
Balenciaga 1960's Haute Couture Silk Gazar Cocktail Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in New Hope, PA
There is a copious amount of hand stitching in the couture manner. The dress is in excellent condition.
1960's CRISTOBAL BALENCIAGA EISA haute couture black silk capelet
By Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black haute couture silk capelet from Cristobal Balenciaga for Eisa dating to the 1960's.
1950's BALENCIAGA green tweed boucle haute couture skirt suit
By Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vibrant green tweed boucle double breasted haute couture suit from Balenciaga dating to the 1950's.
$2,328
Size: Shirt Equivalent French Size 36
A Jean Paul Gaultier Couture Blouse and Pants Set Spring Summer Collection 2014
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring Summer Collection 2014 France Haute Couture set consisting of a blouse in white cotton poplin with puffed sleeves and a trousers in black crepe from the Spring Summer collecti...
$95Sale Price|20% Off
W 27.56 in L 78.75 in
Moss Deep Green Soft Linen Silk Classic Modern Artisanal Handwoven Scarf
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Moss is a light weight linen silk blend scarf. It is finely handwoven by master artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design brand based out of Michi...
1990s Missoni Vintage Flower + Logo Silk Rayon Jersey 90s Empire Waist Top Shirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage 90s MISSONI silk + rayon jersey empire waist sleeveless top! Features flowers in vibrant hues of green, purple, blue and pink throughout. Missoni logo printed in pi...
$95Sale Price|20% Off
W 27.56 in L 78.75 in
Baltic Mist Handwoven Cotton Scarf by Studio Variously, Unisex
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, BALTIC MIST is a light weight scarf. It is beautifully handwoven and hand knotted in cotton by master artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design br...
Gianni Versace Red Leather Motorcycle Jacket and Skirt A/W 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous and rare red patent leather motorcycle jacket with matching skirt from Gianni Versace. It has all of Versace's amazing attention to detail including Medusa head pulls on t...
HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Bolide" travel bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather. Open with a zipper on top. Lined in leather and beige cotton. Has been carried with two small black ...
$6,753
Size: Equivalent size France 38
An Hubert de Givenchy French Couture Cream and Black silk Evening Set Circa 1965
By Givenchy
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958/1965 France Rare grand soir ensemble, dress and cape coat in champagne and black silk shantung designed by Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture dating from the 1960s. Sheath d...
Vivienne Westwood Gold Metallic Lace Corset, fw 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Corset ▪ Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Gold metallic lace ▪ Ivory cotton mesh side panels ▪ Built-in boning ▪ Zip closure at the centre-back ▪ Size: UK10 - US6...
Early 1990s Michael Kors Red Stretch Cotton Ribbed Halter Dress M
By Michael Kors
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This body-hugging halter dress was designed by Michael Kors for his mainline in the early 1990's. It is crafted from a cotton blend in a ribbed knit with a bodycon fit. The minimalis...
Gianni Versace Couture Fall 2001 Black Silk Chiffon Tan Leather Belted Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Extremely rare Fall 2001 runway GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE, by Donatella, Museum Worthy black silk chiffon and leather full length evening dress! Kylie Minogue also stunned in the gown o...
Azzedine Alaia charcoal acetate knit figure-hugging floor-length dress, fw 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia floor-length dress ▪ Charcoal acetate knit ▪ Figure-hugging ▪ Long sleeves ▪ Turtle-neck ▪ Size Small ▪ Fall-Winter 1986 ▪ 100% Acetate ▪ Made in Italy
1990s Michael Casey Silk Ombre Botanical-Patterned Strapless Gown W/ Train
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely 1990s Michael Casey silk ombre botanical-patterned silk chiffon strapless gown with ruching and gathering at bodice. Asymmetrical delicate bronze toned bamboo leaf beaded g...
Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage YSL knit top, with gorgeous rhinestones on each strap. Flattering fit, with incredible construction. In great condition. Approximately Size Small (lots of stretch) M...
Robe and night-gown in pink nylon and tulle with gold Polka dots Schiaparelli
By Schiaparelli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Robe and night-gown in pink nylon and tulle with gold Polka dots. The Robe is draped on the shoulders and close with gold metal buttons. The dress is draped on the bust with tulle sh...
Gianni Versace Vintage Black Bondage Dress with Gold Hardware, 1992
By Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition : Excellent Vintage Condition Size : 38 A rare and unusual vintage Gianni Versace black bondage dress with lattice bodice, sides, and back with gold medallions hardware. Se...
$595
Size: Small / Medium
1990s Calvin Klein Black Lace Vintage Bodycon Sexy Sheer 90s Crop Top Blouse
By Calvin Klein
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 90s CALVIN KLEIN black lace cropped top shirt ! Features a fine soft lace that stretches to fit. Tailored body, with sleek long sleeves. Looks amazing on! Perfect with s...
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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