BALENCIAGA metallic silver leather 2019 MINI SHOPPING TOTE PHONE Case Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Balenciaga Mini Shopping Tote phone case is crafted in metallic silver leather
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Metallic Balenciaga Bag
BALENCIAGA metallic gold Arena distressed leather LE CAGOLE XS Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Balenciaga Le Cagole XS shoulder bag in cracked metallic gold Aren lambskin leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
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Balenciaga Metallic Bag Charm Hourglass Earrings
By Balenciaga
Located in Montreal, Quebec
: Balenciaga Made In Italy Clasp Style: For pierced ears Pendant drop: .5” Comes with: Dust bag and box
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 9" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium Exterior
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
BALENCIAGA metallic silver crackled leather SMALL BAZAR Tote Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Balenciaga Small Bazar shoulder bag in metallic silver crinkled calfskin. Lined in
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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Balenciaga Velo Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Velo Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather, crafted in red leather, features braided
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Velo Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Velo Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather, crafted in red leather, features braided
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Velo Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Velo Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Balenciaga Velo Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Velo Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Balenciaga City Medium Metallic Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
Balenciaga City Medium Metallic Leather Shoulder Bag. Silver. Zip fastening - Top. Does not come
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Balenciaga Velo Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
: Balenciaga Model: Velo Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Brown
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Balenciaga Town Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 19-21.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Town Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Exterior Material
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Balenciaga Velo Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 18-20" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Velo Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Exterior Material
Category
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Balenciaga Velo Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Green Interior
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Balenciaga Papier A4 Classic Studs Bag Metallic Calfskin
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Papier A4 Classic Studs Bag Metallic Calfskin, crafted in gray metallic calfskin
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Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium, crafted from pink leather, features
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Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Mini, crafted from neutral leather, features
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Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Mini, crafted from neutral leather, features
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Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Mini, crafted from neutral leather, features
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Mini, crafted from blue leather, features
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium, crafted from white leather, features
Category
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Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Small, crafted from pink leather, features
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Small crafted from red leather, features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium, crafted from red leather, features
Category
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Balenciaga Black Leather Classic Metallic Edge City Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Classic Metallic Edge City bag from the House of Balenciaga is very chic and elegant in
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Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 10" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium Exterior
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 10" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Studs Bag Metallic Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
", Width 15", Depth 6", Strap Drop 9" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Studs Bag Metallic Leather
Category
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Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
", Height 9", Width 15", Depth 5", Strap Drop 10" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag
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Balenciaga Black Leather Classic Metallic Edge City Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
stunning Metallic Edge City bag whole. Includes: Original Dustbag, Detachable Strap, Pocket Mirror
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Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
", Height 10", Width 15", Depth 5", Strap Drop 9" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Balenciaga Metallic Edge Zip Crossbody Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Metallic Edge Zip Crossbody Bag Leather Small
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Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Red Interior Material: Fabric
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
", Height 10", Width 15", Depth 5", Strap Drop 9" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Metallic Edge Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Blue Interior Color: Black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Studs Bag Metallic Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 10" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Studs Bag Metallic Leather Medium Exterior
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 4", Strap Drop 21.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Small
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Balenciaga Hip Classic Metallic Edge Crossbody Bag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 21-23" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Hip Classic Metallic Edge Crossbody Bag Leather Exterior
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Balenciaga Hip Classic Metallic Edge Crossbody Bag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Hip Classic Metallic Edge Crossbody Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 9" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium Exterior
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 9" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Small Exterior Material
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 9" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium Exterior
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Drop 9" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium Exterior Material
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
Category
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Balenciaga Papier A4 Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
: Papier A4 Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Blue Interior
Category
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Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Gray Interior
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 10" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium Exterior
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 10" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium Exterior
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 10" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 3", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Mini
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
5", Strap Drop 9.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 3", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Mini
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 5.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Medium Exterior Material
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Balenciaga City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
: City Classic Metallic Edge Bag Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Gray Interior
Category
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Balenciaga Hip Classic Metallic Edge Crossbody Bag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
: Hip Classic Metallic Edge Crossbody Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Blue
Category
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Metallic Balenciaga Bag For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary metallic balenciaga bag you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, blue, beige and more. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Metallic Balenciaga Bag?
On average, a metallic balenciaga bag on 1stDibs sells for $2,055, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $2,340 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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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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