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
Balenciaga Fall 2025 Couture: A Swan Song That Really Sang
This was Demna at his most polished, leaving a clean and classy slate for his successor, Pierpaolo Piccioli.
Cardi B Channels Dolly Parton With Bird’s Nest Hairdo at the Balenciaga Fall 2025 Couture Show in Paris
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Demna's final collections made the distressed sneaker a luxury provocation.
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The executive unpacked a flurry of designer and CEO changes, and shared her views on creativity, mentorship…
The RealReal’s ‘Clueless’ Edit Celebrates ’90s Shoe Style: From Cher’s Versace Bow Mules to Dionne’s Prada Boots and More
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Demna Narrates His Balenciaga Retrospective — All at Once
The display features some of the Georgian designer's own clothes, and voiceovers simultaneously explaining 50…
Tate McRae Sharpens Black Gown With Pointed Heels for ‘F1: The Movie’ London Premiere
The "Sports Car" singer was present to celebrate the movie's release on Wednesday.
Ciara Elevates Denim With Bold Balenciaga Thigh-high Boots for ‘Watch What Happens Live’
The shoes are a part of the brand's summer 2025 collection.
Former Fashion Editor Patricia Peterson Dies at 99
At The New York Times and Henri Bendel, Peterson challenged fashion norms and societal issues — sometimes…
Balenciaga Is Selling Both Clean and Worn-Out Versions of Its New $890 Hamptons Sneaker
One of the final footwear designs from Demna's tenure as creative director is arriving in stores.
Shoppers Are Investing in Luxury Handbags Over Stock
A new report from Whatnot looks at how shoppers are prioritizing spending on luxury goods.