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Balenciaga

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French Fashion House

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Founded 1919
Headquarters Paris, France

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Founded by the Spanish fashion designer Cristóbal Balenciaga over a century ago, Balenciaga was originally known for its sculptural, impeccably-constructed couture. After its revival by Nicolas Ghesquière in the 1990s, the label is now revered as one of luxury fashion’s most progressive, agenda-setting labels, notorious for its ability to create instant cult classics. Its current creative director, Vetements founder Demna Gvasalia, has brought a streetwear-inspired, disruptive energy to the house.
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The IKEA Obsession Continues With the FRAKTA Bag-Constructed Balenciaga Speed Trainer
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The IKEA Obsession Continues With the FRAKTA Bag-Constructed Balenciaga Speed Trainer
Another IKEA bag becomes a wearable item.
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Zara Rips off the Balenciaga Speed Trainer and adidas Originals NMD CS1 PK
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Zara Rips off the Balenciaga Speed Trainer and adidas Originals NMD CS1 PK
Fast fashion attacks again.
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Feast Your Eyes on the First Good Look at Balenciaga's Triple-S Sneaker
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Feast Your Eyes on the First Good Look at Balenciaga's Triple-S Sneaker
Check out Demna Gvasalia’s Fall/Winter 2017 kicks.
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This Is What IKEA Thinks About Balenciaga's Copycat Tote Bag
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This Is What IKEA Thinks About Balenciaga's Copycat Tote Bag
How do you identify the original?
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The Best Street Style on Instagram This Week
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The Best Street Style on Instagram This Week
Our favorite outfits from the intersection of fashion and social media.
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Balenciaga Made a $2,145 USD Version of IKEA's FRAKTA Shopping Bag
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Balenciaga Made a $2,145 USD Version of IKEA's FRAKTA Shopping Bag
Demna Gvasalia’s Italian-made leather take on an IKEA staple.
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Balenciaga's New Bag Is Inspired by Moroccan Footstools
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Balenciaga's New Bag Is Inspired by Moroccan Footstools
Demna Gvasalia’s latest bazaar-themed accesory.
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Russian Freeskiing Champion, Anton Golubev Hits the Slopes in the Latest Gosha Rubchinskiy, Vetements & Balenciaga
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Russian Freeskiing Champion, Anton Golubev Hits the Slopes in the Latest Gosha Rubchinskiy, Vetements & Balenciaga
In SVMOSCOW’s latest editorial.
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Alexander Wang Talks About the Color Black, Balenciaga and Amazon
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Alexander Wang Talks About the Color Black, Balenciaga and Amazon
“I think everyone has their own interpretation about whether black feels inclusive or exclusive.”
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Sock-Inspired Sneakers That Are Worth the Investment
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Sock-Inspired Sneakers That Are Worth the Investment
The sneaker game is shifting.
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Bernie Sanders Responds to the Balenciaga Collection Inspired by Him
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Bernie Sanders Responds to the Balenciaga Collection Inspired by Him

The senator denies being a fashion maven.
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Balenciaga's Speed Trainer Is Available in Two More Colorways
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Balenciaga's Speed Trainer Is Available in Two More Colorways
Weighing in at just 240g.
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