Balenciaga
Cristóbal Balenciaga founded his fashion label in 1917 in San Sebastian, Spain. In 1937, following the Spanish Civil War, he moved the brand in Paris, where he became a celebrated couturier and established Balenciaga’s reputation for highly conceptual, ultra-modern shapes.
After more than 50 years in business, Balenciaga closed his atelier in 1968. It was revived in 1986 under the ownership of Jacques Bogart SA and following a series of lackluster collections, found new life under designer Nicolas Ghesquière, who served as creative director from 1997 to 2012.
Since October 2015, Balenciaga’s men’s and women’s collections have been overseen by Georgian designer and artistic director Demna Gvasalia, who has worked to create desirable fashion while also engaging in broader dissertations on cultural, social and political topics.
At the same time, Gvasalia has built close relationships with other luxury and sportswear brands through a plethora of collaborative efforts with the likes of Gucci, Adidas and Vibram. Balenciaga’s work with Crocs, in particular, has produced numerous head-turning shoes that have gotten the fashion set talking.
In recent seasons, Balenciaga become a serious player in the sneaker space with its maximalist Triple S and Track sneakers, as well as its distinctive knit Speed sneaker.
Balenciaga has been part of the Kering group since 2001.
Balenciaga
Nicole Kidman Laces Up in Red Balenciaga Dress at 2024 GQ Men of the Year Awards in London
Kidman made the British issue's annual list alongside fashion designer Haider Ackermann.
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Lashana Lynch Delivers Larger-than-life Dark Glamour in Voluminous Balenciaga Gown at ‘The Day of the Jackal’ Berlin Premiere
The look comes from the fashion house's pre-fall 2024 collection.
Balenciaga’s Favorite Photographer Is the Subject of a New Book
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Happy 50th Birthday, Hello Kitty! Celebrate the Fashionable Feline’s Collaborations Through the Years With Balenciaga, Blumarine and More
The beloved character celebrates her 50th anniversary this year.
Kering Commits to New Science-based Biodiversity, Nature Targets
By 2030, the luxury group aims to cut fresh water use by 21 percent and land use by 3 percent, and source no…
Kim Kardashian Is Looking for a Dinner Date in Balenciaga’s ‘Character Study’ Campaign for Bel Air Handbag
Kardashian was appointed as a Balenciaga ambassador earlier this year.
Nicole Kidman Heightens the Drama in Balenciaga Dress With a Plunging Back at Academy Museum Gala 2024
Kidman joined Nicole Richie, Kim Kardashian and more at Saturday's star-studded event.
Balenciaga to Open First North Carolina Store in Charlotte
The boutique will be in the SouthPark mall and will feature the Raw Architecture design.
‘Flash Robbery’ at Los Angeles Area Mall Leads to Six Arrests
The Los Angeles Police Department said that $90,000 worth of merchandise was stolen "within seconds."
The 7 Biggest Trends From Paris Fashion Week, According to Retailers: Lingerie, Boho-revival and More
Buyers put quiet luxury on the back burner, as a more romantic, expressive way of dressing came to the fore.
Lingerie-inspired Looks Send a Sex-positive Message for Spring 2025
The runways from Balenciaga to Nensi Dojaka served up body, much to the delight of retailers.
Gigi Hadid’s Vetements Minidress Was Signed and Sealed by DHL
The German logistics and shipping company knew in advance what Guram Gvasalia had planned for his runway…
Lindsay Lohan Sparkles in Black Sequined Dress at Balenciaga’s Spring 2025 Paris Fashion Week Show
Last month, Lohan wore the label at Kering's Caring for Women dinner.