Balenciaga

In 1919, Spanish Basque fashion designer Cristòbal Balenciaga first started the Balenciaga fashion house as a small boutique in San Sebastián, Spain. The designer had a reputation from the start for having high, and unwavering, standards. It was this commitment to impeccable design that elevated the Balenciaga name among his contemporaries. This steadfast attention to detail coupled with the founder’s forward-thinking approach to designs would both become hallmarks of the Balenciaga fashion house. As the company expanded, Balenciaga boutiques were opened in Santiago, Madrid, and Barcelona. The Balenciaga reputation had grown so much that the Spanish Royal Family began to wear the company’s designs. However, with the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, Cristòbal was forced to close his stores in Spain. He moved to Paris shortly afterward. In Paris, Balenciaga opened a store on the posh Avenue George V. It was 1937, and the designer had his first runway show, which was steeped in references to the Spanish Renaissance. The collection was an overnight success, with the French Press raving about the new designer who had just recently arrived from Spain. They called Balenciaga’s designs revolutionary, with public demand increasing as a result. One of the popular Balenciaga creations of this time was the brand’s signature “square coat,” in which the coat’s sleeves were cut along with the yoke. During the post-War years, Balenciaga’s designs had cleaner, more defined lines — in stark contrast to the feminine hourglass shapes presented by Christian Dior and other designers of the time. The shapes created by Balenciaga enabled him to play with the design and its relation to a woman’s natural body shape — for example, a waistline would be dropped below or placed above a woman’s natural waistline, adding visual interest and creating an ever-changing silhouette. By the 1950s, Balenciaga would turn the traditional hourglass shape on its ear by playing with more modern shapes. His innovative designs spawned creations like the tunic dress (1951), the balloon jacket (1953), the baby doll dress, (1957), the cocoon dress (1957), the balloon skirt (1957), and the sack dress (1957). By 1959, Balenciaga would finish off the decade with his creation of the empire line, an elevated waistline used on Balenciaga dresses and coats. This new cut would further modernize women’s fashion just in time for the new era. The Balenciaga designs of the 1960s incorporated a lot of embroidery work and heavy fabrics. The brand became known for their heavy collar design that accentuated the collarbone, giving the wearer a long-necked and “swan-like” appearance. This design also included shortened cuffs and sleeves. By the mid-1980s, luxury perfume and toiletries manufacturer Jacques Bogart S.A. purchased Balenciaga and released a new ready-to-wear line called “Le Dix.” Designed by French designer Michel Goma, the new Balenciaga line received mixed reviews. Goma would continue designing for Balenciaga for five more years. In 1992, Goma’s successor, Dutch designer Josephus Thimister, would join the ranks of the company and would be responsible for reversing the brand’s increasingly irrelevant status in the fashion world, turning it into one of the most powerful fashion houses of the time. The young French designer Nicolas Ghesquière would join Balenciaga as license designer around this same time as Thimister. Ghesquière was promoted to head designer of the fashion house not long after, in 1997. He remained in this position until 2012, when the company announced that American fashion designer Alexander Wang would take over the role as Balenciaga’s new creative director. The young designer released his debut collection for the brand at Paris Fashion Week in February of 2013; the line was celebrated for its unusual materials and its intricate craftsmanship. Today, the Balenciaga name continues to be associated with a classy, yet avant-garde approach to fashion. In particular, Balenciaga handbags, with their super sleek design, have been at the forefront of the brand’s success in recent years.
414 items
    1. BALENCIAGA Metallic Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS SilverBALENCIAGA Metallic Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Silver

      Balenciaga Metallic Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Silver

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,550

    2. BALENCIAGA Fabric Mesh Clear Sole Womens Triple S Sneakers 38 PinkBALENCIAGA Fabric Mesh Clear Sole Womens Triple S Sneakers 38 Pink

      Balenciaga Fabric Mesh Clear Sole Womens Triple S Sneakers 38 Pink

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $525

    3. BALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware Pouch Clutch BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware Pouch Clutch Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware Pouch Clutch Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $395

    4. BALENCIAGA Calfskin Logo Matelasse S BB Round Shoulder Bag BlackBALENCIAGA Calfskin Logo Matelasse S BB Round Shoulder Bag Black

      Balenciaga Calfskin Logo Matelasse S BB Round Shoulder Bag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $795

    5. BALENCIAGA Smooth Calfskin Large Rodeo Top Handle Handbag BlackBALENCIAGA Smooth Calfskin Large Rodeo Top Handle Handbag Black

      Balenciaga Smooth Calfskin Large Rodeo Top Handle Handbag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $4,395

    6. BALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Rose Gold Hardware Velo CuminBALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Rose Gold Hardware Velo Cumin

      Balenciaga Agneau Giant 12 Rose Gold Hardware Velo Cumin

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $650

    7. BALENCIAGA Metallic Arena Agneau Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS BlueBALENCIAGA Metallic Arena Agneau Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Blue

      Balenciaga Metallic Arena Agneau Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Blue

      Condition: Excellent

      $950

    8. BALENCIAGA Cotton Canvas Pochette Crossbody Bag BlackBALENCIAGA Cotton Canvas Pochette Crossbody Bag Black

      Balenciaga Cotton Canvas Pochette Crossbody Bag Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $425

    9. BALENCIAGA Calfskin XS Everyday Tote BlackBALENCIAGA Calfskin XS Everyday Tote Black

      Balenciaga Calfskin XS Everyday Tote Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $500

    10. BALENCIAGA Nappa Denim Printed Hourglass Chain Bag Denim BlueBALENCIAGA Nappa Denim Printed Hourglass Chain Bag Denim Blue

      Balenciaga Nappa Denim Printed Hourglass Chain Bag Denim Blue

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $995

    11. BALENCIAGA Grained Calfskin Black Hardware Neo Classic City BlackBALENCIAGA Grained Calfskin Black Hardware Neo Classic City Black

      Balenciaga Grained Calfskin Black Hardware Neo Classic City Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,395

    12. BALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Silver Hardware Mini City BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Silver Hardware Mini City Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Giant 12 Silver Hardware Mini City Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $995

    13. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Vivid GreenBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Vivid Green

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Vivid Green

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $750

    14. BALENCIAGA Shiny Box Calfskin Hourglass Chain Bag BlackBALENCIAGA Shiny Box Calfskin Hourglass Chain Bag Black

      Balenciaga Shiny Box Calfskin Hourglass Chain Bag Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $795

    15. BALENCIAGA Veau Soyeux Perforated Blackout Hardware S City BlackBALENCIAGA Veau Soyeux Perforated Blackout Hardware S City Black

      Balenciaga Veau Soyeux Perforated Blackout Hardware S City Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $995

    16. BALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Silver Hardware Town BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Silver Hardware Town Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Giant 12 Silver Hardware Town Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,025

    17. BALENCIAGA Velvet Jersey Hourglass Top Handle Bag XS BlackBALENCIAGA Velvet Jersey Hourglass Top Handle Bag XS Black

      Balenciaga Velvet Jersey Hourglass Top Handle Bag XS Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $850

    18. BALENCIAGA Grained Calfskin Phone Holder BlackBALENCIAGA Grained Calfskin Phone Holder Black

      Balenciaga Grained Calfskin Phone Holder Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $325

    19. BALENCIAGA Arena Storico Classic Hardware Medium Le City Light BeigeBALENCIAGA Arena Storico Classic Hardware Medium Le City Light Beige

      Balenciaga Arena Storico Classic Hardware Medium Le City Light Beige

      Condition: Excellent

      $2,195

    20. BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City CuminBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City Cumin

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Hardware City Cumin

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,450

    21. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Medium Le Cagole Tote Bag BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Medium Le Cagole Tote Bag Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Medium Le Cagole Tote Bag Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,195

    22. BALENCIAGA Metallic Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS GoldBALENCIAGA Metallic Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Gold

      Balenciaga Metallic Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Gold

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,195

    23. BALENCIAGA Felt Calfskin Papier A4 Tote Grey BlackBALENCIAGA Felt Calfskin Papier A4 Tote Grey Black

      Balenciaga Felt Calfskin Papier A4 Tote Grey Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $595

    24. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Candy PinkBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Candy Pink

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Candy Pink

      Condition: Excellent

      $995

    25. BALENCIAGA Shiny Box Calfskin Hourglass Top Handle Bag XS BlackBALENCIAGA Shiny Box Calfskin Hourglass Top Handle Bag XS Black

      Balenciaga Shiny Box Calfskin Hourglass Top Handle Bag XS Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,295

    26. BALENCIAGA Chevre Gold Metallic Edge Hardware City Bleu RoiBALENCIAGA Chevre Gold Metallic Edge Hardware City Bleu Roi

      Balenciaga Chevre Gold Metallic Edge Hardware City Bleu Roi

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,195

    27. BALENCIAGA Soft Smooth Calfskin Small Duty Free Tote BlackBALENCIAGA Soft Smooth Calfskin Small Duty Free Tote Black

      Balenciaga Soft Smooth Calfskin Small Duty Free Tote Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $625

    28. BALENCIAGA Chevre Gold Metallic Edge Hardware City Rouge GrenadeBALENCIAGA Chevre Gold Metallic Edge Hardware City Rouge Grenade

      Balenciaga Chevre Gold Metallic Edge Hardware City Rouge Grenade

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $950

    29. BALENCIAGA Patinated Calfskin Mule Pumps 38.5 BlackBALENCIAGA Patinated Calfskin Mule Pumps 38.5 Black

      Balenciaga Patinated Calfskin Mule Pumps 38.5 Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $295

    30. BALENCIAGA Agneau Neo Classic Hardware Pins Mini City BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Neo Classic Hardware Pins Mini City Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Neo Classic Hardware Pins Mini City Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,215

    31. BALENCIAGA Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Mens Derby Shoes 44 BlueBALENCIAGA Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Mens Derby Shoes 44 Blue

      Balenciaga Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Mens Derby Shoes 44 Blue

      Condition: Excellent

      $550

    32. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Small Le Cagole Shoulder Bag BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Small Le Cagole Shoulder Bag Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Small Le Cagole Shoulder Bag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,995

    33. BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Hardware City Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,495

    34. BALENCIAGA X ADIDAS Neoprene Knit Mens Speed 3.0 Sneakers 41 RedBALENCIAGA X ADIDAS Neoprene Knit Mens Speed 3.0 Sneakers 41 Red

      Balenciaga X ADIDAS Neoprene Knit Mens Speed 3.0 Sneakers 41 Red

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $395

    35. BALENCIAGA Smooth Calfskin Neo Classic Gold Hardware City CamelBALENCIAGA Smooth Calfskin Neo Classic Gold Hardware City Camel

      Balenciaga Smooth Calfskin Neo Classic Gold Hardware City Camel

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,750

    36. BALENCIAGA Grained Calfskin Small Hourglass Top Handle Bag Mink GreyBALENCIAGA Grained Calfskin Small Hourglass Top Handle Bag Mink Grey

      Balenciaga Grained Calfskin Small Hourglass Top Handle Bag Mink Grey

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,450

    37. BALENCIAGA Used Calfskin Rust Hardware Large Top Handle Bag BlackBALENCIAGA Used Calfskin Rust Hardware Large Top Handle Bag Black

      Balenciaga Used Calfskin Rust Hardware Large Top Handle Bag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,595

    38. BALENCIAGA Grained Calfskin Neo Classic Black Hardware S City BlackBALENCIAGA Grained Calfskin Neo Classic Black Hardware S City Black

      Balenciaga Grained Calfskin Neo Classic Black Hardware S City Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,150

    39. BALENCIAGA Sparkling Fabric Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS SilverBALENCIAGA Sparkling Fabric Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Silver

      Balenciaga Sparkling Fabric Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Silver

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,050

    40. BALENCIAGA X GUCCI Jersey Floral Logo Boots 36 Multicolor BlackBALENCIAGA X GUCCI Jersey Floral Logo Boots 36 Multicolor Black

      Balenciaga X GUCCI Jersey Floral Logo Boots 36 Multicolor Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $595

    41. BALENCIAGA Spandex Losange Monogram 110mm Booties 40 Gris BlackBALENCIAGA Spandex Losange Monogram 110mm Booties 40 Gris Black

      Balenciaga Spandex Losange Monogram 110mm Booties 40 Gris Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $425

    42. BALENCIAGA Agneau Stadio Ruban Viscose Navy Cabas Tote XS BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Stadio Ruban Viscose Navy Cabas Tote XS Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Stadio Ruban Viscose Navy Cabas Tote XS Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $325

    43. BALENCIAGA Metallic Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS SilverBALENCIAGA Metallic Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Silver

      Balenciaga Metallic Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Silver

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,595

    44. BALENCIAGA Faux Fur Rubber Mesh Womens Track Sandals 37 BeigeBALENCIAGA Faux Fur Rubber Mesh Womens Track Sandals 37 Beige

      Balenciaga Faux Fur Rubber Mesh Womens Track Sandals 37 Beige

      Condition: Giftable

      $450

    45. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Fluo YellowBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Fluo Yellow

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Fluo Yellow

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,095

    46. BALENCIAGA Arena Calfskin Medium Monaco Chain Shoulder Bag BlackBALENCIAGA Arena Calfskin Medium Monaco Chain Shoulder Bag Black

      Balenciaga Arena Calfskin Medium Monaco Chain Shoulder Bag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,975

    47. BALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware Mini City Vert PinedeBALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware Mini City Vert Pinede

      Balenciaga Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware Mini City Vert Pinede

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $850

    48. BALENCIAGA Metallic Crushed Calfskin Large Crush Chain Bag Steel GreyBALENCIAGA Metallic Crushed Calfskin Large Crush Chain Bag Steel Grey

      Balenciaga Metallic Crushed Calfskin Large Crush Chain Bag Steel Grey

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,155

    49. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Neo Cagole Handbag XS Kelly GreenBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Neo Cagole Handbag XS Kelly Green

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Neo Cagole Handbag XS Kelly Green

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,150

    50. BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City Bleu RoiBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City Bleu Roi

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Hardware City Bleu Roi

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,095

    51. BALENCIAGA Sponge Fabric Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS PinkBALENCIAGA Sponge Fabric Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Pink

      Balenciaga Sponge Fabric Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Pink

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $850

    52. BALENCIAGA Mesh Large Duty Free Tote BlackBALENCIAGA Mesh Large Duty Free Tote Black

      Balenciaga Mesh Large Duty Free Tote Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $795

    53. BALENCIAGA Grained Calfskin Neo Classic Silver Hardware S City CreamBALENCIAGA Grained Calfskin Neo Classic Silver Hardware S City Cream

      Balenciaga Grained Calfskin Neo Classic Silver Hardware S City Cream

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,395

    54. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Graffiti Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Graffiti Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Graffiti Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,595

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