What does Balenciaga mean?

For the surname, see Balenciaga (surname). Balenciaga SA ( / bəˌlɛnsiˈɑːɡə / bə-LEN-see-AH-gə ) is a luxury fashion house founded in 1919 by the Spanish couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga in San Sebastian, Spain, and currently based in Paris.

Who is Cristóbal Balenciaga?

A chronicle of the rise of designer Cristóbal Balenciaga from humble origins to fashion icon. A chronicle of the rise of designer Cristóbal Balenciaga from humble origins to fashion icon. By what name was Balenciaga (2023) officially released in Canada in English?

How much money does Balenciaga make a year?

Although Kering doesn’t break down the annual revenue for Balenciaga, HSBC estimates that the fashion house generated about 1.76 billion euros, or $1.81 billion, in sales in 2021. As of Monday, there were no plush bondage bear handbags for sale on Balenciaga’s website.

When did Balenciaga show his collection?

In 1957, Balenciaga famously decided to show his collection to the fashion press the day before the clothing retail delivery date, not the standard four weeks before the retail delivery date the fashion industry followed at the time.