Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Fall/Winter 2010 Wool Blend Runway Coat – FR36
By Balenciaga
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptional and collectible runway piece from Balenciaga’s Fall/Winter 2010 collection, designed by Nicolas Ghesquière during his most celebrated creative era.
BALENCIAGA Pre-Fall 2010 Beige Lambskin Leather Asymmetrical Closure Jacket
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Thiensville, WI
Balenciaga Pre-Fall 2010 lambskin leather moto jacket.
Alexander Wang Balenciaga long jacket Fall 2013 rtw
By Balenciaga
Located in Genova, IT
Alexander Wang Balenciaga long jacket Fall 2013 rtw ABOUT Extraordinary elegant jacket by Alexander Wang for Balenciaga in the Fall-Winter 2013 ready-to-wear show. Inspired by a tu...
Balenciaga Pre Fall/Winter 2012 Khaki Green Trench Coat
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
Balenciaga trench coat from the Pre Fall 2012 collection. Features a dark khaki green cotton blend body. Oversized silhouette with belted waist, lapel collar , dropped shoulders, tw...
BALENCIAGA By DEMNA Pre Fall 2017 Blue Jewel Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Berlin, BE
Balenciaga by Demna Pre Fall 2017 Blue Jewel Dress FR40 Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Demna Collection: Pre Fall 2017 Fabric: Viscose, PA, Elastin Color: Blue Size: FR40 Early Balenc...
Balenciaga Fall 2016 Floral Print High-Low Gown Look #30
By Balenciaga
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Currently the creative director for the house of Balenciaga, Georgian born designer Demna Gvasalia has a bricolage aesthetic that tends to blend streetwear with arts and crafts. Comb...
Balenciaga Fall 2015 Staple Trim Grey Fine Knit Sweater Jumper
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
Super cool Balenciaga staple trim fine knit jumper from the Fall 2015 collection. Made from a smooth, fine knit grey wool with silvertone staple inspired sleeve embellishments. Worn...
Balenciaga Pre-Fall 2014 Women's Black Forest Print Knit Jumper S/M
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
Super cool Balenciaga forest print short sleeve jumper from the Pre-Fall 2014 collection. Made from a thick, smooth black mixed fibre knit with dark fairytale forest printed band. wo...
Gucci Balenciaga Fall 2021 Hacker Project Look 62 Flora jacket
By Gucci
Located in CANNES, FR
Gucci X Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2021-2022 « Hacker Project » Collection - Look 62 Structured jacket Flora printed. Size 40 Italian.
Balenciaga Fall 2016 blue stripes wallet
By Balenciaga
Located in Carnate, IT
Balenciaga wallet. Fall 2016 by Demna Gvasalia. in lambskin with white, black and blue stripes, black leather interior, length 19cm, width 11cm, height 2cm, new, never used, with dus...
Balenciaga pre-fall 2018 tartan fringed skirt
By Balenciaga
Located in Milano, IT
Balenciaga pre-fall 2018 skirt Black and white tartan wool Zip closure Marked size 38 IT Measurements: waist 81 cm - 32 in hips 91 cm - 36 in length 68.5 cm - 27 in Great conditio...
BALENCIAGA Pre-Fall 2016 Rare "All Time" Thigh High Boots
By Balenciaga
Located in Berlin, BE
The most amazing Balenciaga thigh high boots from their Pre-Fall 2016 collection <3 Super rare “All Time’ Cuissarde thigh high boots. Insanely long, they cover your whole leg. These...
Balenciaga Fall 2016 Bazar maxi Shopper
Located in Carnate, IT
MAXI BALENCIAGA BAZAR BAG. Fall 2016 RTW collection by Demna Gvasalia. In leather, striped pattern. Silver zip closure. Black fabric interior. It has 2 inside pockets. The bag is ver...
Balenciaga Nicolas Ghesquiere Runway Pre-Fall 2010 Dress 40
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga Nicolas Ghesquiere runway Pre Fall 2010 dress.
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere Fall 2010 Runway Mixed Media Wooden Block Heels
By Balenciaga
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere Fall 2010 mixed media block heeled shoes thats made out of croc leather, polished leather, wood, lucite, resin and metal.
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere Fall 2010 Runway Mixed Media Wooden Block Heels
By Balenciaga
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere Fall 2010 mixed media block heeled shoes thats made out of croc leather, polished leather, wood, lucite, resin and metal.
Balenciaga Runway Floral Print Gown Look #30, Fall 2016
By Balenciaga
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Currently the creative director for the house of Balenciaga, Georgian born designer Demna Gvasalia has a bricolage aesthetic that tends to blend streetwear with arts and crafts. Comb...
Balenciaga Papier A4 Zip-Around Tote in Red Calfskin Leather, Fall/Winter 2016
By Balenciaga
Located in McKinney, TX
From the Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2016 Collection, the A4 Zip-Around Tote is a classic Motorcycle bag from their Papier line. Made with soft, supple and buttery calfskin leather in a ...
Stella McCartney Silk Chiffon LayeredEmpireWaist BeadedDrawstring Blouse 2002
By Stella McCartney
Located in Chicago, IL
British Stella McCartney for her eponymous brand's second collection for Fall/Winter 2002 designed this airy layered silk-chiffon empire-waist cap-sleeve rose-color pullover blouse, ...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2007 "Witches" Black Red Silk Taffeta Bubble Evening Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 2007 "Witches" Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Evening Gown Color(s): Shades of black, red Lined: Yes Marked Fabric Cont...
Roberto Cavalli Runway Sequin Sun Evening Gown and Cape F/W 2004 Size 40IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - Sequin runway evening gown with Swarovski crystal embellished sun cape. Neckline presents a sharp daring plunge to the navel. The back of the dress is held by jewe...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
THE ROW pale beige silk FAILLE TRENCH Coat Jacket 2 XS
By The Row
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic The Row trench coat is crafted in pale beige faille silk (please note the content tag is missing), offering a fluid drape with a structured yet airy finish. The o...
CHANEL suit pink jacket and dress S/S 1996
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL S/S 1996 Suit pink tweed wool jacket and dress 90% wool 10% nylon Lining: 100% silk Size FR 42 Made in France Excellent conditions Flat measures Jacket: Length cm. 49 ...
Off-white wool sleEveless dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white wool sleeveless dress. SILK LINING ONLY INSIDE THE TOP OF THE DRESS. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Gros-grain inside the waist with hook&eye closur...
John Galliano Hot Pink + White Sleeveless Cotton Blouse w/ Lace Cut - Outs
By John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 2000s JOHN GALLIANO hot pink / fuchsia and white sleeveless top with an asymmetrical lace cut-out down the bodice! Reveals just the right amount of skin. Looks great with shorts...
MUGLER Crystal Teardrop Corset Top Rhinestone Corsage
By Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Spectacular Mugler Teardrop Corset Top. The beautiful piece showcases Thierry Mugler's signature blend of bold structure and feminine elegance. Crafted in a delicate powder blue, the...
$14,303
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lamb & Twill Jacquard Cropped Jacket, FW 2006
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano cropped jacket from the Fall-Winter 2006 collection in deep burgundy. Constructed with hair-on lamb forming a wide shawl collar and overlapping front ...
$5,789
Size: approx. IT44 - FR40 - UK12 - US8
Versace Silk Chiffon Slip Dress with Baroque Print & Lace Trim, SS 2005
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in London, GB
This Versace dress from the Spring-Summer 2005 collection is crafted from silk chiffon, featuring a lightweight, airy construction with a slip dress silhouette. The intricate multico...
$1,095
Size: 41 (EU) and 11 (US)
Chanel Black and White Patent Leather Cage Peep Toe Booties Shoes Size 41 or 11
By Chanel
Located in Tustin, CA
Hard to find size 11 or 41, Chanel Black and White Patent Leather Cage Peep Toe Booties Shoes from the Spring 2015 runway collection of the legendary luxury brand Chanel. These edgy...
Valentino New Off White Silk Jumpsuit with Open Back
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous off white silk jumpsuit by Valentino. It has a crew neckline, blouson bodice, dolman sleeves with zipper wrists, full legs and an open slit from the neck to the waist in ...
Yves Saint Laurent New Suede Gauntlet Gloves
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful never worn 80’s YSL fuchsia gloves trimmed in matching leather diagonal stitching. Both gloves was linked by the original sealing thread. "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche" g...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
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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