Balenciaga is a French brand that designs and sells clothing, accessories and shoes. This brand is very famous in every sense. The quality of its products and the luxurious lifestyle it provides is par excellence. This brand offers clothing like jackets, dresses, skirts and pants. They also sell handbags, shoes, jewelry, men’s accessories and more. Balenciaga is famous for designing ‘Bubble Skirts’.
About Balenciaga and Its History
Balenciaga originated in Spain in 1918 by Cristobal Balenciaga. The brand is named after the name of its owner. Cristobal shifted to Paris during the Spanish Civil War and thus Balenciaga became the best known French luxury brand. It was later acquired by the multinational company kering who also owns Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Alexander Mc Queen in 2001. This brand is ruling in the western world. Its current creative director is Demna Gvasalia. His major aim is to design outfits to fuse fashion with street wear.
Balenciaga designs really classic sunglasses and luxurious handbags which gives a really cool lifestyle to the people. Many famous western stars and artists have been seen wearing this brand that brought it major popularity.
| Brand Name | Balenciaga |
| Found Year | 1918 |
| Founder | Cristobal Balenciaga |
| Launched In | Spain |
| Acquired By | Multinational French Company ‘Kering’ in 2001 |
| Famous For | ‘Bubble Skirts’ |
| Products | Clothing, Accessories (Bags, jewelry, sunglasses), Shoes |
| Current Creative Director | Demna Gvasalia |
Major Facts About Balenciaga
- Cristobal Balenciaga is famously known as the master of haute couture. His designs have conquered the fashion industry.
- Balenciaga has influenced the major beauty and fashion brands like Coco Chanel and Christian Dior.
- His linear and sleek designs in the post war era have deviated from the most popular design of hourglass shape by Christian Dior.
- First Indian Store of Balenciaga was opened at the Jio World Plaza in Mumbai by Isha Ambani.
- Reliance Brands Limited is the sole partner of this French Luxurious Brand in India.
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