Balenciaga
The Balenciaga fashion house opened its doors for the very first time in August 1937, in Paris. Though the designer had already shown an undeniable talent for tailoring in the past, it wasn't until the end of WWII, and the year 1951, that he would burst onto the fashion scene. Over the next decade, he made his name as designer of the century, presenting the balloon sleeve, the empire waistline and kimono coats, all of which are still revisited today.
In 1968, the company closed its doors, four years before the death of Cristobal Balenciaga.
It wasn't until 1986 when Jacques Bogart SA acquired the company that history would resume, with a first collection by Michel Goma presented in 1987. He was succeeded by Josephus Thimister in the role of artistic director, but the breakthrough came with Nicolas Ghesquière, who took the brand's creative reins in 1997. He stayed until 2012, when Alexander Wang took the helm for a brief three-year period.
Since 2015, Demna Gvasalia, who is also artistic director and founder of the "Vetements" brand has been presiding as artistic director of the Balenciaga fashion house.
Demna Gvasalia was born on 25 March 1981 in Georgia. At a very young age, he and his family fled the civil war and eventually settled in Tbilisi, where he pursued his studies and obtained a degree in international economics in 2001. After a brief stint in Dusseldorf, Germany, the future fashion designer decided to head to Antwerp, where he entered the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, graduating with a Master's degree in Fashion Design in 2006.
After a period at Maison Margiela, followed by Louis Vuitton, he created the Vetements label in 2014 with his younger brother, Guram. Success wasn't far behind, and in November 2015, Kering made him the new artistic director of the Balenciaga brand.
Well-known in the profession, in December 2016 Demna Gvasalia received the prize for International Ready-to-Wear Designer at the British Fashion Awards, before taking the title of International Designer of the Year at the CFDA Fashion Awards in June 2017.
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Balenciaga Typo 50 Ankle Boots In Black Leather
995 € -
Balenciaga Ville Xxs Top Handle Bag In Black Shiny Croc Embossed Calfskin
1 290 € - NEW SEASON
Balenciaga Sunglasses In Black Acetate And Metal With Black Lenses
326 € -
Balenciaga Shopping Xxs Tote In Black Patent Calf Leather
1 090 €
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Balenciaga Everyday S Backpack In Black Logo Diagonal Fake Fur
1 095 € -
Balenciaga Oval 20 Ankle Boots In Shiny Black Leather
895 € -
Balenciaga Everyday Wallet On Chain In Black Smooth Calfskin
895 € -
Balenciaga Shopping Phone Holder Bag In Black Calfskin
690 €
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Balenciaga Sunglasses In Violet Gradient Acetate With Violet Lenses
356 € - MOST WANTED
Balenciaga Track Sneakers In Black, Pink And Red Mesh And Nylon
695 € - RUNWAY
Balenciaga Shopping Xxs Tote In Bright Red Patent Calf Leather
1 090 € -
Balenciaga Triple S Sneakers In White, Blue And Pink Leather And Mesh
725 €
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Balenciaga Top Cat Sunglasses In Black Acetate With Black Lenses
255 € -
Balenciaga Cosy Bb Flat Mules In Black Leather
550 € -
Balenciaga B. Wallet On Chain In Black Shiny Croc Embossed Calfskin
790 € -
Balenciaga Track.2 Open Sneakers In White Mesh And Nylon
675 €
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Balenciaga City Mini Metallic Bag In Black Goatskin
1 350 € - SEASONAL
Balenciaga Triple S Sneakers In White, Green And Grey Leather And Mesh
725 € -
Balenciaga Shopping Phone Holder Bag In White Calfskin
690 € -
Balenciaga Everyday Xs Belt Bag In Black Smooth Calfskin
850 €
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Balenciaga Sunglasses In Grey Gradient Acetate With Grey Lenses
356 € -
Balenciaga City Classic Mini Bag In Matt Croc Embossed Lambskin
1 290 € - NEW SEASON
Balenciaga Hybrid Butterlfy Sunglasses In Black Acetate With Black Lenses
326 € - RUNWAY
Balenciaga Fringe Knife 110 Pumps In Black Leather
795 €
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Balenciaga Wheel S Backpack In Black Logo Embroidered Sport Nylon
695 € -
Balenciaga City Classic Bag In Black Leather
1 590 € -
Balenciaga Fringe Knife 110 Ankle Boots In Black Leather
995 € -
Balenciaga Oval 90 Ankle Boots In Shiny Black Leather
895 €
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Balenciaga City Mini Metallic Bag In Black Goatskin
1 290 € - NEW SEASON
Balenciaga Sunglasses In Brown Acetate And Metal With Brown Lenses
326 € - NEW SEASON
Balenciaga Sunglasses In Brown Acetate With Brown Lenses
275 € - NEW SEASON
Balenciaga Shiny Dedicated Balenciaga Havana
356 €
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Balenciaga Track Sneakers In Black, Pink And Red Mesh And Nylon
695 € -
Balenciaga B. M Bag In Black Calfskin
1 150 € -
Balenciaga B. Continental Chain Bag In Black Calfskin
850 € -
Balenciaga Sharp Chain Bag In Black Calfskin
1 390 €
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Balenciaga Sharp Xs Belt Bag In Black Shiny Croc Embossed Calfskin
750 € -
Balenciaga Shopping Phone Holder Bag In Balenciaga Grey Calfskin
690 € -
Balenciaga Wheel S Bum Bag In Black Logo Embroidered Sport Nylon
590 € -
Balenciaga Speed Sneakers In Black Knit With Multicoloured Soles
585 €
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Balenciaga Hybrid Oval Sunglasses In Brown Acetate With Brown Lenses
326 € - NEW SEASON
Balenciaga Flat Butterfly Sunglasses In Brown Acetate With Brown Lenses
275 €