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.
476 items
    1. BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware First BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware First Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Hardware First Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $725

    2. 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

    3. 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

    4. BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Silver Hardware S City Denim BlueBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Silver Hardware S City Denim Blue

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Silver Hardware S City Denim Blue

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $995

    5. 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

    6. BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City Blanc Creme Light CraieBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City Blanc Creme Light Craie

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Hardware City Blanc Creme Light Craie

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $850

    7. BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware Velo Cyclamen FucsiaBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware Velo Cyclamen Fucsia

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Hardware Velo Cyclamen Fucsia

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $695

    8. BALENCIAGA Denim BB Monogram Small Hourglass Top Handle Bag BlueBALENCIAGA Denim BB Monogram Small Hourglass Top Handle Bag Blue

      Balenciaga Denim BB Monogram Small Hourglass Top Handle Bag Blue

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,295

    9. 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

      $950

    10. BALENCIAGA Veau Papier A6 Zip Around Tote Gris FossileBALENCIAGA Veau Papier A6 Zip Around Tote Gris Fossile

      Balenciaga Veau Papier A6 Zip Around Tote Gris Fossile

      Condition: Excellent

      $750

    11. 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

    12. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Spike Spiked Cagole 90mm Boots 37.5 BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Spike Spiked Cagole 90mm Boots 37.5 Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Spike Spiked Cagole 90mm Boots 37.5 Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $750

    13. 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: Shows Wear

      $1,195

    14. BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City Rose JaipurBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City Rose Jaipur

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Hardware City Rose Jaipur

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $795

    15. 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

      $1,550

    16. BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware First AtlantiqueBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware First Atlantique

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Hardware First Atlantique

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $795

    17. 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

    18. 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

    19. 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

    20. BALENCIAGA Cotton Canvas Satin Calfskin S Navy Cabas Natural BlackBALENCIAGA Cotton Canvas Satin Calfskin S Navy Cabas Natural Black

      Balenciaga Cotton Canvas Satin Calfskin S Navy Cabas Natural Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $495

    21. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Graffiti All Over Bazar Pouch Black WhiteBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Graffiti All Over Bazar Pouch Black White

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Graffiti All Over Bazar Pouch Black White

      Condition: Excellent

      $350

    22. BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Silver Hardware Mini City BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Silver Hardware Mini City Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Silver Hardware Mini City Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,350

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

      Balenciaga Mesh Large Duty Free Tote Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $795

    24. 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

    25. 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

    26. BALENCIAGA Glossy Lambskin Logo Chips Bag Yellow MulticolorBALENCIAGA Glossy Lambskin Logo Chips Bag Yellow Multicolor

      Balenciaga Glossy Lambskin Logo Chips Bag Yellow Multicolor

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,495

    27. BALENCIAGA Veau Papier Triple XS Zip Around Crossbody BlackBALENCIAGA Veau Papier Triple XS Zip Around Crossbody Black

      Balenciaga Veau Papier Triple XS Zip Around Crossbody Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $395

    28. BALENCIAGA Classic Calfskin Small Lady Flap Bag Acid GreenBALENCIAGA Classic Calfskin Small Lady Flap Bag Acid Green

      Balenciaga Classic Calfskin Small Lady Flap Bag Acid Green

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $495

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

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Hardware City Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,695

    30. BALENCIAGA Smooth Calfskin Neo Classic Gold Hardware Mini City BlackBALENCIAGA Smooth Calfskin Neo Classic Gold Hardware Mini City Black

      Balenciaga Smooth Calfskin Neo Classic Gold Hardware Mini City Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,225

    31. BALENCIAGA Neoprene Mens Track Sandals 39 Fluo GreenBALENCIAGA Neoprene Mens Track Sandals 39 Fluo Green

      Balenciaga Neoprene Mens Track Sandals 39 Fluo Green

      Condition: New

      $325

    32. BALENCIAGA Washed Frayed Denim Logo Small Hardware Tote BlueBALENCIAGA Washed Frayed Denim Logo Small Hardware Tote Blue

      Balenciaga Washed Frayed Denim Logo Small Hardware Tote Blue

      Condition: Excellent

      $695

    33. BALENCIAGA Smooth Nappa Opaque Wedge Sandals 37 WhiteBALENCIAGA Smooth Nappa Opaque Wedge Sandals 37 White

      Balenciaga Smooth Nappa Opaque Wedge Sandals 37 White

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $225

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

      Balenciaga Shiny Box Calfskin Hourglass Chain Bag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,195

    35. BALENCIAGA Cotton Canvas Small Hourglass Top Handle Bag WhiteBALENCIAGA Cotton Canvas Small Hourglass Top Handle Bag White

      Balenciaga Cotton Canvas Small Hourglass Top Handle Bag White

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $695

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

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Hardware City Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,425

    37. BALENCIAGA Ruffled Jersey Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Fluo PinkBALENCIAGA Ruffled Jersey Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Fluo Pink

      Balenciaga Ruffled Jersey Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Fluo Pink

      Condition: Excellent

      $895

    38. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,695

    39. BALENCIAGA Calfskin Small Everyday Tote Bag BlackBALENCIAGA Calfskin Small Everyday Tote Bag Black

      Balenciaga Calfskin Small Everyday Tote Bag Black

      Condition: Worn

      $450

    40. BALENCIAGA Glitter Fabric Hourglass Chain Bag GreyBALENCIAGA Glitter Fabric Hourglass Chain Bag Grey

      Balenciaga Glitter Fabric Hourglass Chain Bag Grey

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $670

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

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Hardware City Black

      Condition: Worn

      $1,550

    42. BALENCIAGA Chevre Giant 12 Gold Hardware Hamilton Velo Gris CimentBALENCIAGA Chevre Giant 12 Gold Hardware Hamilton Velo Gris Ciment

      Balenciaga Chevre Giant 12 Gold Hardware Hamilton Velo Gris Ciment

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $695

    43. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Small Le Cagole Shoulder Bag Mink GreyBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Small Le Cagole Shoulder Bag Mink Grey

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Small Le Cagole Shoulder Bag Mink Grey

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,595

    44. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,395

    45. BALENCIAGA Strass Suede Hourglass Chain Bag Smoke Grey CrystalBALENCIAGA Strass Suede Hourglass Chain Bag Smoke Grey Crystal

      Balenciaga Strass Suede Hourglass Chain Bag Smoke Grey Crystal

      Condition: Excellent

      $2,795

    46. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Neo Mini Cagole Handbag SilverBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Neo Mini Cagole Handbag Silver

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Neo Mini Cagole Handbag Silver

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,250

    47. 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

      $1,650

    48. BALENCIAGA Washed Denim Quilted Medium Crush Chain Bag BlackBALENCIAGA Washed Denim Quilted Medium Crush Chain Bag Black

      Balenciaga Washed Denim Quilted Medium Crush Chain Bag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,495

    49. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Medium Le Cagole Carry All Bag BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Medium Le Cagole Carry All Bag Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Medium Le Cagole Carry All Bag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,795

    50. BALENCIAGA Arena Calfskin Mini Monaco Chain Shoulder Bag BlackBALENCIAGA Arena Calfskin Mini Monaco Chain Shoulder Bag Black

      Balenciaga Arena Calfskin Mini Monaco Chain Shoulder Bag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,295

    51. BALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware Hip Rouge CardinalBALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware Hip Rouge Cardinal

      Balenciaga Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware Hip Rouge Cardinal

      Condition: Excellent

      $595

    52. BALENCIAGA Glitter Fabric Hourglass Top Handle Bag XS GreyBALENCIAGA Glitter Fabric Hourglass Top Handle Bag XS Grey

      Balenciaga Glitter Fabric Hourglass Top Handle Bag XS Grey

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,095

    53. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Neo Cagole Handbag XS Sand BeigeBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Neo Cagole Handbag XS Sand Beige

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Neo Cagole Handbag XS Sand Beige

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $995

    54. BALENCIAGA Nappa Denim Printed Hourglass Chain Bag Denim BlackBALENCIAGA Nappa Denim Printed Hourglass Chain Bag Denim Black

      Balenciaga Nappa Denim Printed Hourglass Chain Bag Denim Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,095

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

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Hardware City Black

      Condition: Worn

      $1,250

    56. BALENCIAGA Metallic Calfskin Small Neo Basket Tote SilverBALENCIAGA Metallic Calfskin Small Neo Basket Tote Silver

      Balenciaga Metallic Calfskin Small Neo Basket Tote Silver

      Condition: Excellent

      $595

    57. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena XS Monaco Camera Shoulder Bag Optic WhiteBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena XS Monaco Camera Shoulder Bag Optic White

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena XS Monaco Camera Shoulder Bag Optic White

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,450

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