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BALENCIAGA Ville XXS black floral logo print top handle crossbody bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Ville XXS black floral logo print top handle crossbody bag Reference: TGAS/B01535 Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Demna Model: Ville XXS Material: Leather Color: Multicolour P...
Balenciaga Ville Logo Sprint Black Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Balenciaga bag, Ville logo print model, made of black leather, white printed logo and silver hardware.
Balenciaga Ltd Edition 'I Love Techno' Leather Ville Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
Balenciaga Ltd Edition 'I Love Techno' Leather Ville Bag Black shoulder/top handle bag crafted from leather and designed with a bold, multi-coloured rainbow 'I LOVE TECHNO' print to...
Balenciaga White Graffiti Logo Print Ville Leather XXS Mini Top Handle Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Balenciaga White Graffiti Logo Print Ville Leather XXS Mini Top Handle Bag is a striking and contemporary accessory that effortlessly combines edgy street style with high-fashion...
Balenciaga Logo Ville Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Keys, Dust Bag, Lock, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 8.5", Width 10", Depth 4", Strap Drop 21-24" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Logo Ville Ba...
NEW Balenciaga Silver Ville Leather Zip Around Wallet Clutch Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in San Marcos, CA
New Balenciaga Silver Ville Leather Zip Around Wallet Clutch Bag Authenticity Guaranteed DETAILS Brand: Balenciaga Condition: Brand new Gender: Unisex Category: Clutch Color: Silve...
Unavailable
H 8.25 in W 4.75 in L 10.5 in
Balenciaga Small Ville Plaid Dome 2way 2mz0116 Blue Leather Cross Body Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Includes Tag, Booklet, Strap, Clochette, Padlock and Key This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. Measurem...
Unavailable
H 8.5 in W 10 in D 4.5 in
Gucci x Balenciaga The Hacker Project Logo Ville Bag GG Coated Canvas Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 8.5", Width 10", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 21-24" Designer: Gucci Model: x Balenciaga The Hacker Project Logo Ville Ba...
Balenciaga Ville Top Handle Leather Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
Balenciaga Ville Top Handle Leather Bag White shoulder/crossbody bag with pink 'Balenciaga' signature to the front.
Sold
H 5.91 in W 7.09 in D 3.55 in
new BALENCIAGA Ville XXS black floral logo print top handle bowling bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new BALENCIAGA Ville XXS black floral logo print top handle bowling bag Reference: TGAS/B01535 Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Demna Gcasalia Model: Ville XXS Material: Leather Col...
BALENCIAGA black leather white LOGO VILLE MEDIUM TOP HANDLE Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Balenciaga Ville Medium graffiti logo bag in black grained calfskin with large white graffiti inspired Balenciaga front logo.
Balenciaga Graffiti Ville Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Athens, GA
Balenciaga Graffiti Ville Bag. Black with graffiti design.
rare BALENCIAGA Hello Kitty Ville pink red leather black laced crossbody bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare BALENCIAGA Hello Kitty Ville pink red leather black laced crossbody bag Reference: TGAS/D01107 Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Demna Model: Ville Collection: Hello Kitty Material: L...
BALENCIAGA 2020 Hello Kitty Ville XXS pink red bow top handle crossbody bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA 2020 Hello Kitty Ville XXS pink red bow top handle crossbody bag Reference: AAWC/A00401 Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Demna Model: Ville XXS Collection: Hello Kitty Material...
Balenciaga HELLO KITTY Black Large SZ Ville Handbag NWT
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga HELLO KITTY Black color Ville Handbag With Strap and tags Rare and limited size.
Balenciaga HELLO KITTY Baby Pink Large SZ Ville Handbag With NEW With Tags
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga HELLO KITTY Baby Pink color Ville Handbag With Strap and tags Rare and limited size.
Balenciaga HELLO KITTY Baby Pink Large SZ Ville Handbag With NEW With Tags
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga HELLO KITTY Baby Pink color Ville Handbag With Strap and tags Rare and limited size.
Balenciaga Ville Day Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Ville Day Bag Leather Small, crafted from black leather, features an adjustable shoulder strap, embossed logo at front, and silver-tone hardware.
Balenciaga Ville Day Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Ville Day Bag Leather Small, crafted from black leather, features an adjustable shoulder strap, embossed logo at front, and silver-tone hardware.
Balenciaga Ville Logo Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Ville Logo Bag Leather Medium, crafted from black leather with printed logo, features dual rolled leather handles, protective base studs, and aged gold-tone hardware.
Balenciaga Ville Day Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 6", Width 9.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 18.5-20.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Day Bag Leather Small Item Number: 40153/17
Balenciaga Ville Logo Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Ville Logo Bag Leather Small, crafted from yellow leather, features dual rolled leather handles, protective base studs, and silver-tone hardware.
Balenciaga Ville Logo Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Ville Logo Bag Leather Small, crafted from yellow leather, features dual rolled leather handles, protective base studs, and silver-tone hardware.
Balenciaga Ville Logo Bag Printed Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Ville Logo Bag Printed Leather Medium, crafted from check printed leather, features dual rolled leather handles, protective base studs, printed logo on front, and gol...
Balenciaga Ville Puppy and Kitten Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Ville Puppy and Kitten Bag Leather Small, crafted from blue leather, features dual rolled handles, puppy and kitten print, and silver-tone hardware.
Balenciaga Ville Puppy and Kitten Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Ville Puppy and Kitten Bag Leather Small, crafted from blue leather, features dual rolled handles, puppy and kitten print, and silver-tone hardware.
Collector Balenciaga Ville Bag Graffiti
By Balenciaga
Located in Paris, FR
Collector! Amazing Ville bag from Balenciaga in black leather with graffitis.
Balenciaga Ville Pouch Leather Large
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 10", Width 13.5", Depth 0.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Pouch Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Gray In...
Balenciaga Ville Pouch Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6", Width 9.5", Depth 1" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Pouch Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior M...
Balenciaga Ville Pouch Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6", Width 9.5", Depth 0.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Pouch Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Yellow Inte...
Balenciaga Ville Pouch Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 9.5", Depth 0.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Pouch Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Int...
Balenciaga Ville Pouch Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7", Width 10", Depth 0.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Pouch Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interi...
Balenciaga Ville Pouch Leather Large
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 14", Depth 0.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Pouch Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Inte...
Balenciaga Ville Pouch Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7", Width 10", Depth 0.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Pouch Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interi...
Balenciaga Ville Pouch Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7", Width 10", Depth 0.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Pouch Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior ...
Balenciaga Ville Pouch Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6", Width 9.5", Depth 0.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Pouch Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Pink Int...
Balenciaga Ville Pouch Leather Large
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 10", Width 13.5", Depth 0.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Pouch Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black I...
Balenciaga Ville Velvet Ankle Boots
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
Velvet always comes with sumptuous appeal, and Balenciaga's vibrant green boots are no exception. They're crafted in Italy to a round-toe silhouette that's set on a manageable block ...
Balenciaga Ville Flap Wallet Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 3", Width 4", Depth 1" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Flap Wallet Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black ...
Balenciaga Ville Bag Printed Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 5.5", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21-24" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Bag Printed Leather XXS Exterior Materia...
Balenciaga Ville Day Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7", Width 9.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Day Bag Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior C...
Balenciaga: Ville Bag Printed Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 2", Height 5.5", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21-24" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Bag Printed Leather XXS Exterior ...
Balenciaga Ville Supple Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Clochette, Lock, Keys, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 5.5", Height 9.5", Width 12", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 22-25" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Suppl...
Balenciaga Ville Bag Printed Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 2", Height 5.5", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 22-25" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Bag Printed Leather XXS Exterior ...
Balenciaga Ville Bag Printed Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 5.5", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 19-25" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Bag Printed Leather XXS Exterior Material...
Balenciaga Ville Day Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 7", Width 9", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 19-21" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Day Bag Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exteri...
Balenciaga Ville Bag Printed Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 2", Height 5.5", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21-24" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Bag Printed Leather XXS Exterior Material: ...
Balenciaga Ville Phone Wallet on Chain Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Box, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 4", Width 7", Depth 1", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Phone Wallet on Chain Leather Ext...
Balenciaga Ville Phone Wallet on Chain Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Box, With Strap Measurements: Height 4", Width 6.5", Depth 1", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Phone Wallet on Chain Leather Exterior Material...
Balenciaga Ville Graffiti Chain Phone Holder Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 4", Width 6.5", Depth 1", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Graffiti Chain Phone Holder Leather Exterior Materi...
Balenciaga Ville Phone Wallet on Chain Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Box, With Strap Measurements: Height 4", Width 6.5", Depth 1", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Phone Wallet on Chain Leather Exterior Material...
Balenciaga Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 5.5", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 40-44" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XX...
Balenciaga Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 6", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21.5-24.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leathe...
Balenciaga Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 2", Height 5.5", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 19-23" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XXS Exterior M...
Balenciaga Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 2", Height 5.5", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 19-23" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XXS Exterior M...
Balenciaga Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Lock, Keys, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 8.5", Width 10", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 21-24" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Bag Crocodile E...
Balenciaga Ville Phone Wallet on Chain Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Box, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 4", Width 7", Depth 1", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Phone Wallet on Chain Leather Ext...
Balenciaga Ville Accordion Card Case Glitter Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 2.5", Width 4", Depth 1" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Accordion Card Case Glitter Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior ...
Balenciaga Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XXS
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 6", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 22-25" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XXS Exterior...
Balenciaga Black Leather XXS Ville Satchel
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Trust this Balenciaga Ville satchel to be light, durable, and comfortable to carry.
Balenciaga Black Leather Ville Satchel
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Ensure your day's essentials are in order and your outfit is complete with this Balenciaga bag. Crafted using the best materials, the bag carries the maison's signature of artful cra...
Balenciaga Logo Ville Bag Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Logo Ville Bag Leather XXS, crafted from red leather, features dual rolled leather handles, protective base studs, and gold-tone hardware.
Balenciaga Logo Ville Bag Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Logo Ville Bag Leather XXS, crafted from purple leather, features dual rolled leather handles, protective base studs, and aged gold-tone hardware.
Balenciaga Logo Ville Bag Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Logo Ville Bag Leather XXS, crafted from red leather, features dual rolled leather handles, protective base studs, and gold-tone hardware.
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
HERMES pink leather BIRKIN 25 Bag Rose Azalee Swift Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 25 bag in Rose Azalee (pink) Veau Swift leather with palladium-plated hardware. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with an open pocket against the front and a z...
Multi Strand Bead Emerald Necklace with Carved Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Multi Strand Bead Emerald Necklace with Carved Drop Pendant This double-strand emerald necklace features deep green beads leading to a diamond-set clasp and pendant. The centerpiece...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$893
H 1.19 in W 0.28 in L 1.07 in
Hermès Curiosity Kelly Bag Charm Pendant Necklace Guilloche Permabrass
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Adorable Authentic Hermès Pendant In shape of a "Kelly" Bag The smallest version ever of the Iconic Kelly Bag It even has the padlock and clochette-tirette ! Made in France Made...
Chanel Top Handle Bag Vintage RARE
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this Chanel Top Handle Bag: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Top Handle Bag - Color: Pink/ Peach - Year: 1994-1996 - Serial number: 32...
GUCCI Limited Edition Exotic Lizard Satin Flora Print Horsebit Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
RARE GUCCI FLORAL FLORA PRINT SIGNATURE HORSEBIT BAG DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years Timeless classic - a true beauty! Loved by many celebritie...
New Louis Vuitton Watercolor Keepall Bag 50
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition designed by Virgil Abloh, watercolor collection keepall 50. Detachable shoulder strap. Padlock, keys and luggage tag. Brand new with original dust bag a...
$6,340Sale Price|20% Off
Louis Vuitton Virgil Abloh Green & Blue Monogram Illusion Leather Tote, 2022
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton Virgil Abloh Green and Blue Monogram Illusion Leather Keepall Tote Silver Hardware, 2022 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. L...
FENDI new pink sequins baguette 2024
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI New pink sequins baguette 2024 Iconic medium-sized Baguette bag, finely embroidered all-over with pink sequins in different shapes and sizes for a 3D effect and decorated with ...
Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Porosus Crocodile Black Red La Rosee One of a Kind Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an extraordinary one of a kind Hermes 35 Birkin HSS bag. Black porosus crocodile with the dewdrop detailed La Rosee red velvet rose on front. This special order B...
Christian Dior Runway/Editorial Tarot Gown Spring/Summer 2017 Size 34FR
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior Runway/Editorial Tarot Gown Spring/Summer 2017 Size 34FR The dress is a runway sample and missing size and fabric tags. Measurements: Bust 32" Waist 24" Estimated to...
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Python Skin Jeweled Dragon Bamboo Chain Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Limited Edition Runway Python Dragon Brooch Shoulder Bag F/W 2004 Runway Collection Elegant black python skin shoulder bag with gold-tone bamboo double chain shoul...
$655
H 7.88 in D 5.91 in L 11.03 in
Pink fabric top handle bag with "trompe l'oeil" print and rhinestone Moschino
By Moschino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink fabric top handle bag with "trompe l'oeil" print and rhinestone. Top zip closure. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon or polyester. Brown cotton lining. 4 inside pocket...
Deep green leather shoulder bag with gold metal details Marc Jacob
By Marc Jacobs
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Deep green leather shoulder bag with gold metal details. Brown cotton lining. Size: 40 cm X 25 cm X 9,5 cm Dust bag provided.
Unavailable|$6,950
CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh Highland Grandeur Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
// Size mark 38 FR / Condition: never worn // — inside hidden a tonal silk lining whispering against the skin
New Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2004 Limited Edition Black Crocodile Enamel Snake Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Gucci Limited Edition Black Crocodile Bag S/S 2004 Collection Crafted from crocodile skin, Bronze tone metal frame, Enamel clam closure finished with a large bronze ...
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.