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Balenciaga (/ b ə ˌ l ɛ n s i ˈ ɑː ɡ ə / bə-LEN-see-AH-gə, [1] Spanish: [balenˈθjaɣa], Basque: [balents̻i.aɣa]) is a French luxury fashion house headquartered in Paris. It designs, manufactures and markets ready-to-wear footwear, handbags, and accessories, and licenses its name and branding to Coty for fragrances. [ 2 ]
Balenciaga's ongoing controversy has led some conspiracy theorists to try to baselessly link the brand to satanism, based on a supposed Latin translation of its name.
"Balenciaga" is Latin for "Baal is king." Rating: False. About this rating. Luxury fashion brand Balenciaga has been the focus of outrage and conspiracy theories due to a backlash over ads...
Translated into Latin, the sentence “Baal Is King” would read “Baal rex est.” “Balenciaga” is, in fact, the surname of the brand’s Spanish founder, Cristóbal Balenciaga. It’s a name native to the Basque region of Spain, where Mr. Balenciaga was born in 1895.
Get to know the history of Cristobal Balenciaga, the brand's creative directors, and controversies over the years. The luxury house, albeit one of the most controversial, has cemented its place in the fashion world.
January 29, 2013. “Mystique” is something of a fashion cliché, but if any designer can claim honest ownership of the term, it’s Cristóbal Balenciaga. Bunny Mellon said his clothes gave her...
Balenciaga's avant-garde approach to design transcends mere clothing, embodying a profound reflection of societal dynamics and cultural shifts. The brand's ability to challenge traditional norms and redefine the boundaries of fashion has sparked a wave of cultural introspection, inspiring a new generation to embrace individuality and self ...
From culture to couture, Cath Pound explores how the beautiful art of Spain influenced Balenciaga’s stunning, seductive creations.
Opening of the Couture store in Paris at the historical address of the House, 10 avenue George V. Founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917, Balenciaga has become renowned in couture and in luxury ready-to-wear. Discover the history of the House here.
Balenciaga describes the sneakers as elevating the sock-like construction of performance athletic footwear alongside an oversized articulated sole to establish a sporty and “forward-looking”...