rare Balenciaga Midnight Blue Motocross Giant Hip Mini Bag Supple Leather Studs
By Balenciaga
Located in San Diego, CA
rare vintage Balenciaga 2010 Motocross Giant Hip Mini Bag This bag features the iconic Balenciaga aesthetic, including textured silver-tone hardware studs and buckle detailing.
Balenciaga Pink Giant 12 Gold Stud City Handbag
By Balenciaga
Located in Lake Park, FL
This is a beautiful Balenciaga Giant 12 gold stud City handbag. It is in mint new condition.
Balenciaga Le Cagole Giant Studs Shoulder Bag Leather XS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, Pochette, With Strap Measurements: Height 5.5", Width 9", Depth 3", Strap Drop 8.5-18" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Le Cagole Giant Studs Shoulder Bag Leather XS ...
Balenciaga Shoe Giant Stud Sandal 39 / 9
By Balenciaga
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Balenciaga metallic slide giant stud sandal. Soft grained black leather with silver studs.
BALENCIAGA City Giant Studs Medium Brown Leather Satchel Handbag
By Balenciaga
Located in San Francisco, CA
BALENCIAGA "City Giant Studs Medium" bag comes in a brown leather featuring stud embellishments, front zipper pocket, detachable strap, top handles, mirror case detail, and a zipper ...
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H 11.03 in W 16.54 in D 7.49 in
BALENCIAGA Motocross Giant 12 City dark grey silver stud top zip work bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Motocross Giant 12 City dark grey silver stud top zip work bag Brand: Balenciaga Model Name / Style: Motocross Giant 12 Material: Leather Color: Grey Pattern: Solid Closur...
BALENCIAGA Giant 12 City black leather studded perforated trim top handle
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Giant 12 City black leather studded perforated trim top handle crossbody satchel bag Reference: GIYG/A00302 Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Model: Giant 12 ...
Balenciaga Giant Studs Rope Backpack Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Giant Studs Rope Backpack Leather is for the on-the-go fashionista.
Balenciaga Giant Studs Wallet on Chain Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Giant Studs Wallet on Chain Leather Small inspired by the iconic Classic City is a casual chic bag, perfect for the winter and for the evenings as well.
Balenciaga Giant Studs Wallet on Chain Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Giant Studs Wallet on Chain Leather Small inspired by the iconic Classic City is a casual chic bag, perfect for the winter and for the evenings as well.
Balenciaga Giant Studs Envelope Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror Measurements: Height 7", Width 12", Depth 2" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Giant Studs Envelope Clutch Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Inte...
Balenciaga Giant Studs Envelope Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Mirror Measurements: Height 7", Width 12.5", Depth 1" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Giant Studs Envelope Clutch Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color...
Balenciaga Giant Studs Envelope Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror Measurements: Height 7", Width 12", Depth 1" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Giant Studs Envelope Clutch Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Gray Inter...
Balenciaga Giant Studs Envelope Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror Measurements: Height 7", Width 12", Depth 1" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Giant Studs Envelope Clutch Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Gray Inter...
Balenciaga Giant Studs Envelope Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7", Width 12", Depth 1" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Giant Studs Envelope Clutch Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: ...
Balenciaga Giant Studs Envelope Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror Measurements: Height 7", Width 12", Depth 2" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Giant Studs Envelope Clutch Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Pink Inter...
Balenciaga Giant Studs Envelope Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 1.5", Height 7", Width 12", Depth 2" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Giant Studs Envelope Clutch Leather Exterior Material: Leathe...
Balenciaga Giant Studs Envelope Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Mirror Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 12", Depth 1.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Giant Studs Envelope Clutch Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Col...
Balenciaga Giant Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Height 7", Width 12", Depth 1", Strap Drop 20-24" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Giant Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather Exterior Material: Leath...
Balenciaga Giant Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Height 7", Width 12", Depth 1", Strap Drop 20-23" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Giant Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather Exterior Materia...
Balenciaga Giant Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Height 7", Width 12.5", Depth 0.5", Strap Drop 21-23" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Giant Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather Ex...
Balenciaga Giant Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 12.5", Depth 1", Strap Drop 20-23" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Giant Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather Ex...
Balenciaga Giant Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 7", Width 12", Depth 1", Strap Drop 19-21" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Giant Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather Exter...
Balenciaga Giant Studded Glossed Textured-Leather Slides
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
Balenciaga's 'Giant' slides are embellished with the same signature thimble-inspired studs as the brand's 'City' tote.
Balenciaga Giant Studded Glossed Textured-Leather Slides
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
Balenciaga's 'Giant' slides are embellished with the same signature thimble-inspired studs as the brand's 'City' tote.
Balenciaga Giant Studs Continental Wallet with Strap Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 4", Width 7.5", Depth 1" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Giant Studs Continental Wallet with Strap Leather Exterior Material: Leather Ext...
Balenciaga Giant Studs Reporter Crossbody Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 9.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 22-24" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Giant Studs Reporter Crossbody Bag Leather Small Exteri...
Balenciaga Giant Studs Wallet on Chain Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Height 5", Width 8.5", Depth 1", Strap Drop 21.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Giant Studs Wallet on Chain Leather Small Exterior Material: Leath...
Balenciaga Work Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Work Giant Studs Handbag Leather, crafted in brown leather, features braided woven handles, long fringe details, front zipped pocket, iconic Balenciaga giant studs an...
Balenciaga Work Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Work Giant Studs Handbag Leather is for the on-the-go fashionista.
Balenciaga Work Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Work Giant Studs Handbag Leather is for the on-the-go fashionista.
Balenciaga Hip Giant Studs Crossbody Bag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Hip Giant Studs Crossbody Bag Leather, crafted from orange leather, features a long adjustable leather strap, iconic Balenciaga giant studs and buckle details, and go...
Balenciaga Monday Tote Giant Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Monday Tote Giant Studs Leather is a chic everyday bag.
Balenciaga Chic Giant Studs Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Chic Giant Studs Leather Small presented in the brand's Fall 2008 Collection is an edgy everyday bag made for fashionistas.
Balenciaga Velo Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Velo Giant Studs Handbag Leather is a chic, feminine everyday bag.
Balenciaga First Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga First Giant Studs Handbag Leather is for the on-the-go fashionista.
Balenciaga Velo Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Velo Giant Studs Handbag Leather is a chic, feminine everyday bag.
Balenciaga Velo Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Velo Giant Studs Handbag Leather is a chic, feminine everyday bag.
Balenciaga Velo Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Velo Giant Studs Handbag Leather is a chic, feminine everyday bag.
Balenciaga Velo Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Velo Giant Studs Handbag Leather is a chic, feminine everyday bag.
Balenciaga Velo Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Velo Giant Studs Handbag Leather is a chic, feminine everyday bag.
Balenciaga Velo Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Velo Giant Studs Handbag Leather is a chic, feminine everyday bag.
Balenciaga Velo Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Velo Giant Studs Handbag Leather is a chic, feminine everyday bag.
Balenciaga Work Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Work Giant Studs Handbag Leather is for the on-the-go fashionista.
Balenciaga First Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga First Giant Studs Handbag Leather is for the on-the-go fashionista.
Balenciaga Velo Giant Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Velo Giant Studs Leather is a chic everyday bag.
Balenciaga Velo Giant Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Velo Giant Studs Leather presented in the brand's 2012 Holiday Collection is a chic everyday bag perfect for the on-the-go woman.
Balenciaga Velo Giant Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Velo Giant Studs Leather is a chic, feminine everyday bag.
Balenciaga Velo Giant Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Velo Giant Studs Leather is a chic, feminine everyday bag.
Balenciaga Hip Crossbody Giant Studs Bag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Hip Crossbody Giant Studs Bag Leather is a sleek and versatile staple piece perfect for summer.
Balenciaga Hip Giant Studs Crossbody Bag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Hip Giant Studs Crossbody Bag Leather is a sleek and versatile staple piece perfect for on the gp fashionista.
Balenciaga City Giant Studs Handbag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga City Giant Studs Handbag Leather Medium is for the on-the-go fashionista.
Balenciaga City Giant Studs Handbag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga City Giant Studs Handbag Leather Medium is for the on-the-go fashionista.
Balenciaga City Giant Studs Handbag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga City Giant Studs Handbag Leather Medium is for the on-the-go fashionista.
Balenciaga City Giant Studs Handbag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga City Giant Studs Handbag Leather Medium is for the on-the-go fashionista.
Balenciaga City Giant Studs Handbag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga City Giant Studs Handbag Leather Medium is for the on-the-go fashionista.
Balenciaga City Giant Studs Handbag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga City Giant Studs Handbag Leather Medium is for the on-the-go fashionista.
Balenciaga Hip Crossbody Giant Studs Bag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Hip Crossbody Giant Studs Bag Leather is a sleek and versatile staple piece perfect for summer.
Balenciaga Neo Folk Messenger Bag 2011 Turquoise Suede Crossbody Y2K Moto
By Balenciaga
Located in San Diego, CA
Authentic 2011 Balenciaga Neo Folk Messenger in rare turquoise teal suede. This Y2K moto style crossbody features iconic silver-tone studs and Italian craftsmanship. Perfect everyday...
$2,800
H 6 in W 2.75 in L 10 in
Balenciaga Le Cagole Green Leather Croc Embossed Shoulder Bag circa 2022
By Balenciaga
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Balenciaga Le Cagole Green Leather Croc Embossed XS Shoulder Bag from circa 2022 is a striking accessory that combines bold design with luxurious craftsmanship. Crafted from dark...
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.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Balenciaga crossbody bags, tote bags, day dresses, shirts and more.
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.