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Who is Cristobal Balenciaga?
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Cristóbal Balenciaga was a Spanish fashion designer and the founder of one of Spain's most widely celebrated haute couture houses, Balenciaga. He was known for uncompromising standards, and Christian Dior referred to him as "the master of us all." 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. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Balenciaga pieces from top sellers worldwide.
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1997 Balenciaga Sz 0 Black Slip Dress Vintage Thimister Final Runway Collection
By Balenciaga, Josephus Thimister
Located in San Diego, CA
An exceptionally rare Balenciaga black evening dress from the Spring-Summer 1997 collection, designed under the creative direction of Josephus Melchior Thimister. This collection mar...
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns
BALENCIAGA black distressed leather GIANT CITY MINI Crossbody Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Balenciaga City Mini bag is crafted in black distressed Arena lambskin leather with signature silver-tone Giant 12 hardware. The iconic design features two top ha...
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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Balenciaga Baskets Triple S EU37 White Leather Green Clear Sole Sneakers UK4 US6
By Balenciaga
Located in PARIS, FR
Balenciaga Triple S Clear Sole sneakers in technical canvas and white leather, embroidered logo on the side, embroidered size on the front, closed with laces on 6 holes (fabric eyele...
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2010s French Shoes
Black and white chiné double-breasted jacket with fringes collar BALENCIAGA
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white chiné double-breasted jacket with fringes collar. Main fabric composition: 92% wool, 8% nylon. Rayon lining. Button and buttonhole closure + one button on the cuff.
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Early 2000s French Double-Breasted Jackets
NWT Balenciaga Size Large Bright Yellow Cable Knit Slightly Cropped Sweater
By Balenciaga
Located in San Diego, CA
Make a statement in this brand new with tags Balenciaga bright yellow slightly cropped cable knit sweater ! Features soft polypropylene (99%) and polyamide (1%) fabric that stretches...
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2010s Italian Pullovers
$937 Sale Price
25% Off
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Fall 2003 “Sci-Fi” Ribbed Turtleneck Sweater
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Iconic fitted ribbed turtleneck sweater from Nicolas Ghesquière’s influential Fall/Winter 2003 collection for Balenciaga. look #15 — one of the most collectible seasons of his tenure...
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