Balenciaga First Classic Studs Handbag Leather
View Similar Items
Balenciaga First Classic Studs Handbag Leather
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Marked Size: Medium (NA)
- Period:
- Material Notes:Leather
- Condition:Very Good. Slight darkening on handles, small mark on handle base stitching, and light wear in interior. Scratches and discoloration on hardware.
- Seller Location:NY, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 19444/291stDibs: LU8422888273
Balenciaga
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.
- Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 30 Boston Bag MM 31lv223sBy Louis VuittonLocated in Dix hills, NYDate Code/Serial Number: AA0097 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 7" Height: 8.5" Handle Drop: 3" OVERALL EXCELLENT minus CONDITION ( 8.75/10 or A- ) Accessories...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
- Hermès Kelly Translucent Souvenir 231153 Clear Vinyl SatchelBy HermèsLocated in Dix hills, NYMeasurements: Length: 15.5" Width: 5" Height: 12" Handle drop: 2" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: yellowing due to age and wear, scratch...Category
20th Century Top Handle Bags
- LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Keepall Vintage 60By Louis VuittonLocated in Bishop's Stortford, HertfordshireLOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Keepall Vintage 60 Serial Number: FL0051 Age (Circa): 2001 Accompanied By: Padlock, Keys, Luggage Tag, Handle Keeper Au...Category
Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
- Louis Vuitton Monogram Artsy MM Hobo Bag 21lz69sBy Louis VuittonLocated in Dix hills, NYDate Code/Serial Number: CA4150 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 17" Width: 7.5" Height: 12.5" Handle Drop: 2" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Accessories: Dus...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
- Chanel 2017 Cruise Coco Cuba Collection Green Chevron Pattern BackpackBy ChanelLocated in Miami, FLChanel 2017 Cruise Coco Cuba Collection Green Chevron Pattern Backpack 2017 Cruise Coco Cuba Collection. Backpack, cc turn-lock fastening, cotton, other patterns, embossed logo, fr...Category
2010s Italian Backpacks
- Chanel 1990s Patent Leather Tweed Print ToteBy ChanelLocated in Scottsdale, AZChange up your Chanel collection with this rare Chanel tote! Circa 1994-1996, this structured shopping tote features Chanel's signature tweed in rich red, yellow and black but with a...Category
1990s French Top Handle Bags