In 1895, Cristobal Balenciaga was born in Gueteria in the Spanish Basque country. At the age of 24 he opened his first fashion house in San Sebastian and by 1933 he had fashion houses in Madrid and Barcelona. By 1947 he had opened his fashion house at 10 avenue George V. Presentatio in Paris. His first fashion collection met with great applause. The remainder of the 40s and 50s saw his fashion designs go from strength to strength and in 1958 he was awarded the Legion of Honour. The 60s saw him move into footwear and sportswear and he was also responsible for the fashion designs of the uniforms of Air France hostesses. In 1967 after 30 years, he retired to Spain. Nicolas Ghesquiere was born in London in 1971 and presented his first ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga in october 1997. In 2000 he received the VH1 Award and in 2001 the CFDA Best Designer Award. Balenciaga was aquired by the Gucci Group in 2001 and in 2003 the opening of the New York and the 10 Avenue George V, Paris shops, designed by Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster were inaugerated.
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Balenciaga 'Box' Bag Brown
Open-road styling adds sizzle to this gorgeous brown leather bag from Balenciaga. Embellished with a front zip pocket, tassels, studs, zip top and buckles. Dimensions: 11"L x 5"W x 7"H; 4" drop handle.
PRICE: $399.00
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Balenciaga 2006/07 Autumn Winter The Part Time (Blanc, Perle)
* The traditionally styled "The Part Time" bag by BALENCIAGA features buckle, zip and fringing details, a removable mirror and an optional shoulder strap
* Made from the trademark BALENCIAGA distressed goatskin with antiqued brass hardware
* Made in Italy.
PRICE: $399.00
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Balenciaga 2007/08 Autumn Winter Giant City (Noir, Argent)
* This hot BALENCIAGA handbag features oversized silver hardware, a convenient inner mirror and a removable shoulder strap.
* Made from the trademark distressed goat leather with silver tone hardware.
* Made in Italy.
PRICE: $399.00
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Balenciaga 2007/08 Autumn Winter The City (Ocean)
* This hot BALENCIAGA "The City" bag features oversized leather zip pulls, a convenient inner mirror and a removable shoulder strap
* Made from the trademark distressed goat leather with antiqued metal hardware
* Made in Italy
PRICE: $499.00
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Balenciaga 2007/08 Autumn Winter The Day (Mastic)
* This hot BALENCIAGA shoulder bag features buckle and and zip details, oversized leather zip pulls, a zip closure and a removable hand mirror
* Made from the trademark distressed goat leather with antiqued metal hardware
* Made in Italy.
PRICE: $699.00
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Balenciaga 2007/08 Autumn Winter The Day (Noir)
* This delicious BALENCIAGA The Day boasts exquisite detailing and a contemporary, well-defined shape
* Made of a premium leather
* Made in Italy
PRICE: $399.00
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Balenciaga 2007/08 Autumn Winter The Day (Tabac)
* This hot BALENCIAGA shoulder bag features buckle and and zip details, oversized leather zip pulls, a zip closure and a removable hand mirror
* Made from the trademark distressed goat leather with antiqued metal hardware
* Made in Italy
PRICE: $599.00
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Balenciaga 2007/08 Autumn Winter The First (Ocean)
* The traditionally styled "The First" bag by BALENCIAGA features buckle and zip details, a removable mirror and an optional shoulder strap
* Made from the trademark BALENCIAGA distressed goatskin with antiqued brass hardware
* Made in Italy
PRICE: $499.00
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