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 Le Dix by Nicolas Ghesquière Fall 2001 Curved Seam Colorblock Shirt
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A rare early 2000s archival piece from Ghesquière’s influential Le Dix era at Balenciaga A striking example of his visionary tailoring, this shirt plays on proportion and architectur...
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Fall 2001 Runway Le Dix Cutout Black Knit Dress
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This rare archival Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière dress from the iconic Le Dix era Fall 2001 runway captures the sleek futurism and sensual minimalism that defined Ghesquière’s ear...
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Fall 2001 Le Dix Runway Cut-Out Wool Sweater
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A piece from Nicolas Ghesquière’s revolutionary early tenure at Balenciaga, this Fall 2001 runway sweater captures the designer’s instinct for sculptural minimalism and sensual subve...
Nicolas Ghesquière 2001 Balenciaga White Cream Knit Lace Top
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
Nicolas Ghesquière 2001 Balenciaga White Cream Knit Lace Top
2001 BALENCIAGA 'Le Dix' by NICOLAS GHESQUIERE
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black, tiered, babydoll dress with gathered neck tie in overdyed cotton designed by Nicolas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga dating to 2001. Size S. Approximate measurements: length 33-...
2001 BALENCIAGA LE DIX by Nicolas Ghesquiere black overdyed smocked top
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black, overdyed cotton top with raw edges and intricate smocking at chest designed by Nicolas ghesquiere for Balenciaga dating to spring of 2001.
2001 NICOLAS GHESQUIERE for BALENCIAGA blue lace runway dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare black and white stripe cotton strapless dress with cobalt blue lace overlay designed by Nicolas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga as seen on Karen Elson for the spring 2001 runway ...
Rare BALENCIAGA X Nicholas Ghesquiere "Le Dix" '01 Dress Broderie Anglaise
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
Very rare deconstructed dress with pleated broderie anglaise and corseted lace -up front, trimmed asymmetrical ruffles and unfinished edges on the fabric. Nicolas Ghesquière for Bale...
A/W 2001 Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere Black Jumpsuit with Bronze Hardware
By Balenciaga
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A/W 2001 Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere black jumpsuit with bronze tone hardware.
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2004 Black Multiway Bustier Midi Length Evening Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2004 Black Multiway Bustier Midi Length Evening Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 2004 Style: Bustier dress Color(s): Shades of b...
$1,682
Size: French 40
Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Iconic Black Cotton Bustier Corset Strapless Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Exceptional and Rare Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Black Cotton Boned Bustier Corset Dress Rare and hard to find, this stu...
1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black ribbed RUNWAY dress with full skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This Azzedine Alaïa runway dress from 1989 is made of a matte black, semi-sheer ribbed cotton with an architectural silhouette. The bodice is close-fitting, featuring a wide neckline...
2005 YOHJI YAMAMOTO black ramie runway dress with padded bustier
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Yohji Yamamoto Spring/Summer 2005 dress in black ramie. The fitted bodice is constructed with a padded, seamed bustier and a straight, open neckline framed by wide-set straps. Shaped...
2008 BALENCIAGA by Nicolas Ghesquiere black bonded wool RUNWAY dress
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
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 ...
1990 Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Black Ribbed V Neck Strappy RUNWAY Dress XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning black dress designed by Azzedine Alaia as seen on the spring 1990 runway. The dress has a deep V neckline with wide, angled straps and ribbed panels along the sides, center...
1998 CHLOE by Stella McCartney black bias cut dress with draped back & cutouts
By Stella McCartney, Chloé
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning Chloé by Stella McCartney Fall 1998-1999 black silk bias-cut evening gown featuring a sleek column silhouette with shoulder cut-outs and long fitted sleeves finished with co...
Alexander McQueen New Black Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA black RUNWAY dress with strappy back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black knit dress from Azzedine Alaia's Spring 1990 runway collection. Made with a deep V-neckline, triple shoulder straps, and a low geometric back, the dress is shaped by ribbed kni...
Alexander McQueen black low plunge evening dress, fw 1998
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen black evening maxi dress with draped low plunge neckline. Fall-Winter 1998
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Vintage 2003 Black Silk Jersey Dress with Leather Bra
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
From the archives of Alexander McQueen, this rare 2003 runway-era dress is a masterclass in contrast—fusing sleek leather detailing with fluid jersey draping for a silhouette that’s ...
BALENCIAGA 2008 Ghesquiere Black Dress cotton silk crepe A-line belted FR36 S
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA 2008 Ghesquiere Black Dress cotton silk crepe A-line belted FR36 S Reference: MECG/A00045 Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Model: Black Dress Collection: 20...
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage black jersey corset lace up waist bodycon dress M
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Hong Kong, NT
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage black jersey corset lace up waist bodycon dress M Reference: TGAS/D00359 Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Material: Jersey Color: Black Pattern: ...
Alaia by Azzedine Alaia Black Wool Chenille Mock-Neck Evening Dress, FW 1993
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Alaia ▪ Creative Director: Azzedine Alaia ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Fabric: Wool, Viscose, Polyamide ▪ Details: Crafted from a compact-knit, figure-hugging textile,...
Rare Hot Thierry Mugler Dress SS1994 iconic Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler Black Dress SS 1994 Spring Summer Collection. Extremely rare collectors piece. Elegant, fabulous and timeless. The perfect little black dress with the iconic Thierry ...
1990s THIERRY MUGLER Black Dress with Cut Out Asymetrical neckline
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sexy Vintage Thierry Mugler black dress with asymmetrical neckline. Perfect cocktail dress for summer. Slit on the side. Tag size: 38 Bust: 33"/ Waist: 26" / Hip: 33" / length: 52"/ ...
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Size 12 Navy Blue White Silk 80s Jumpsuit 1980s Nautical
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 80s GEOFFREY BEENE navy blue and white long sleeve silk jumpsuit ! Features a luxurious double sided silk. Buttons up the front with hidden hook-and-eye closure at top b...
$7,290
H 14.56 in W 5.9 in L 20.47 in
Chanel Shopping Top Handle Tote Cotton Beach Black and White Terry Cloth Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Shopping Top Handle Tote Cotton Beach Black and White Terry Cloth Bag Black and White with leather straps in excellent condition. Comes with Chanel towel 20.47"L x 5.9"W x 14...
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...
Emanuel Ungaro 1980s Wrap Silk Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous blue and off white elaborate abstract pattern silk damask wrap dress from Emanuel Ungaro Parallele. It has a V neckline with a wrap semi fitted hip length bodice tying at...
$227Sale Price|20% Off
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Silk Satin Sandals Size 38 Made in Italy
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Capri, IT
Dolce & Gabbana Silk satin sandals totally made in italy in size 38
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Heart Silk Cord Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage black passementerie cord belt featuring a gold and silver toned heart with crystal embellishement. One size fits all. Adjustable length. Embossed YSL Mad...
1960's Geoffrey Beene Black Silk Gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Simple and stunning beautiful Geoffrey Beene 1960s gown. Sleeveless with curved seams at the waist that create a full skirt that with beautiful draping. Invisible zipper up the back ...
$2,200
H 5.52 in W 11.03 in D 1.19 in
Celine Black Python Skin Evening Clutch Bag with Zip Closure, New
By Celine
Located in London, GB
This black python skin evening clutch from Céline features an all around zip fastening, a snap button closure, internal zipped pockets and an embossed internal logo stamp. Colour:...
Hermes Vintage Riding Jacket / Blazer Check Leather Buttons Velvet Collar 36 / 4
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a particularly beautiful 4 button single breasted Hermes vintage riding jacket. Shawl shaped lapel with a black velvet collar. Leather covered buttons. The fabric ...
1967 Yellow Silk Lanvin Gown
By Jeanne Lanvin, Lanvin Paris
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Strikingly beautiful yellow silk Lanvin gown from approximately 1967. Gown features a high mandarin like collar in a raspberry red. The two saturated colors compliment each other per...
$1,575
Size: Medium / Large
1970s Loris Azzaro Crimson Red Silk Jersey Grecian Inspired Vintage 70s Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s LORIS AZZARO crimson red silk jersey Grecian Inspired spaghetti strap dress! Features flattering and forgiving draped bodice with ties at the bodice and waist to adjust fo...
Joy Stevens 1970s Pink Mauve Dusty Rose Long Sleeve Disco Vintage 70s Dress
By Joy Stevens
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s JOY STEVENS pink / mauve long sleeve jersey dress! Perfectly cut v-neck reveals just the right amount of cleavage. Simply slips over the head and ties in the back to fit a...
Bill Blass Tweed Coat, 1970s
By Bill Blass
Located in Alford, MA
Brown tweed wrap coat by Bill Blass features wide lapels, menswear style patch pockets and a matching tweed belt with buckle. Deep back vent. Brown taffeta lining. Approximate size 6.
1950s Mam'selle Betty Carol Vintage Black Striped Tuxedo Wiggle Cocktail Dress
By Betty Carol, Mam'selle
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling black cotton 1950s wiggle dress with a striped tuxedo detail and oversized collar. By Mam'selle by Betty Carol. Unlined with side pockets. Back metal zip and hook closure. Fi...
Chanel 1994 Vintage Runway Waist Fanny Pack Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Collectible Vintage Belt Bag Waist Bag 1994 Vintage Gold hardware CC turnlock Dark brown quilted lambskin leather Adjustable hook belt Made in France
$12,920
H 12.5 in W 9 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Drawstring Bucket Cruise 2015 Tweed Fringe & Lambskin Mini Blue Denim Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Cruise 2015 Denim Tweed Fringe Bucket Bag Antiqued ruthenium hardware Blue denim Chanel bucket bag Drawstring CC Logo closure at front Classic interwoven chain strap Cha...
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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