Balenciaga by Nicola Ghesquiere S/S 2004 Pleated Dress in Black Silk and Mesh
By Nicholas Ghesquiere, Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere bias cut pleated dress in the style of Look 10 from the Spring / Summer 2003 Balenciaga Runway collection.
Balenciaga, Beige silk skirt with pleats
By Lenci
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Balenciaga, Beige silk skirt with pleats and multi-colored print.
Eisa Pale Aquamarine Silk Cloque Blouse, Balenciaga
By Eisa
Located in New York, NY
Eisa Pale Aquamarine Silk Cloque Blouse with beaded Jet Buttons by Balenciaga circa 1960's.
Eisa Ivory Silk Cloque Bell Shaped Dress, Balenciaga
By Eisa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Eisa Ivory Silk Cloque Bell Shaped Dress, Balenciaga from the 1960's.
1997 Balenciaga Sz 0 XS Black Dress Vintage Thimister Final Runway Collection
By Josephus Thimister, Balenciaga
Located in San Diego, CA
The model in video is 5’8 feet tall, and US Size 6 ⸻ ✅ Key Features • Designer: Balenciaga, Josephus Melchior Thimister • Collection: Spring-Summer 1997 (Thimister’s final Balenci...
1950S Blue & White Silk Chiffon Balenciaga Style Rose Printed Baloon Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Blue & White Silk Chiffon Balenciaga Style Rose Printed Baloon Dress
2000S PRADA Teal Silk Faille '60S Balenciaga Style Oversized Lightweight Opera
By Prada
Located in New York, NY
2000S PRADA Teal Silk Faille '60S Balenciaga Style Oversized Lightweight Opera Coat
1950S BALENCIAGA Style Ivory & Brown Silk Duchess Satin Gown With Elaborate Gol
Located in New York, NY
The bodice is beaded and embroidered with a skillful array of beads, crystals, and gold thread work in the style of Dior's famous Palmyre gown, although dare we say the skill level o...
1960'S BALENCIAGA Style White Silk Organza Mod Cocktail Dress Beaded With Pink
Located in New York, NY
Beaded silk organza over silk duchess satin, no label. 1960'S BALENCIAGA Style White Silk Organza Mod Cocktail Dress Beaded With Pink & Feathered Pailettes Crystals
Chanel "Flight Now Boarding" Bleu Marine & Blanc X-Ray Print Silk Scarf
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your accessory collection with this unique design that embodies the spirit of luxury travel while celebrating the art of high fashion alongside esteemed designers like Hermès...
Oliver Peoples Chelsea Round Oversized Blue Tinted Sunglasses circa Y2K
By Oliver Peoples
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Style them effortlessly with designer pieces such as a Gucci silk blouse, Balenciaga tailored trousers, or a Prada leather jacket for a high-end, fashion-forward look.
Christian Dior Oversized Orange Gradient Tortoise Style Sunglasses circa Y2K
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
They can be styled effortlessly with high-end designer pieces such as a Gucci silk blouse, Balenciaga oversized jeans, or a Louis Vuitton leather handbag.
Chanel Red Oval Chocolate Bar Quilted Sunglasses circa Y2K
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Perfect for making a statement, these sunglasses can be styled effortlessly with high-end pieces such as a Hermès silk scarf, a Balenciaga leather jacket, or a Saint Laurent tailored...
Louis Vuitton F/W 2004 Limited Edition Trompe-l'oeil Le Fabuleux Velvet Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This limited edition accessory is versatile enough to be styled with other high-end designer items such as a Gucci silk blouse, Balenciaga leather pants, or Saint Laurent sleek heels.
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Brown Straight Leg Jeans With Chainmail Pocket Detail
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These jeans can be effortlessly styled with an array of high-end designer pieces, such as a Gucci silk blouse, a Balenciaga oversized blazer, or a Saint Laurent leather jacket, creat...
Gucci Pink Iridescent Nappa Chevron Matelasse GG Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This piece is perfect for elevating outfits, whether paired with designer items like a Saint Laurent silk blouse, Balenciaga leather trousers, or an Alexander McQueen tailored coat.
Swarovski Crystal Flower Style 925 Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
For a more modern aesthetic, pair it with a Balenciaga blazer or a Gucci silk blouse. The ring’s timeless elegance allows it to complement jewelry from renowned brands like Van Cleef...
Prada Navy Blue Suede Platform Espadrille Ankle Boots
By Prada
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These boots can be styled effortlessly with designer items such as a Saint Laurent silk blouse, a Balenciaga leather jacket, or a Celine midi skirt.
Fendi Gold-Tone Laminated Craquele Nappa Fendi First Booties
By Fendi
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These versatile booties can be styled with a range of high-end designer pieces, such as a tailored Chanel blazer, a Dior silk dress, or Balenciaga’s statement trousers. For a more ca...
Chrome Hearts "Ovary Easy" Leather Trim Mixed Metal Round Sunglasses
By Chrome Hearts
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These statement sunglasses are versatile enough to be styled with high-end designer pieces such as a Saint Laurent leather jacket, a Gucci silk blouse, or Balenciaga tailored trouser...
Chanel Pink Cashmere Crystal "29" Turtleneck Vest 2019
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Perfect for elevating a casual look or adding a chic layer to evening wear, this vest can be paired effortlessly with high-end designer items such as a pair of Saint Laurent leather ...
Saint Laurent Tan Calfskin Cassandra 100mm Heels
By Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These heels can be effortlessly styled with high-end designer pieces such as a tailored Chanel blazer, Dior silk dress, or Balenciaga leather pants. Their versatile hue allows them t...
1980s Cream Enamel & 14k Gold Plated Chunky Square Clip-On Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Perfect for making a statement, they can be effortlessly styled with designer pieces such as a structured blazer from Balenciaga or a silk blouse by Gucci. Pairing these earrings wit...
Prada White & Gold-Tone Eyelet Zip-Back Shift Dress
By Prada
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Complementing the look with a tailored Balenciaga blazer or a Prada silk scarf can elevate the ensemble further, embodying refined luxury from brands such as Gucci, Valentino, and Gi...
Chanel Lariat Pearl Strand & Gold-Tone Chain Interlocking CC Logo Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This versatile necklace can be styled beautifully with high-end pieces such as a fitted black blazer from Balenciaga, a silk blouse by Gucci, or even a classic little black dress fro...
Chanel Green Patent Leather Interlocking CC Sandals 2022
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
They can be styled with a variety of high-end designer pieces, such as a Dior silk slip dress, Balenciaga tailored trousers, or a Valentino floral midi skirt.
1990s Versace Medusa Brown Tinted Rectangular Rimless Shield Metal Sunglasses
By Versace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
For a complete 90s-inspired look, pair these sunglasses with high-end designer items such as a Dolce & Gabbana crop top, a Versace silk scarf, or Balenciaga oversized denim jackets.
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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