Balenciaga

One of the most venerable names in the industry, Balenciaga was founded by visionary dressmaker Cristóbal Balenciaga in Spain in 1917. Twenty years later, the eponymous House moved to Paris, where the designer presented his first Couture collection, immediately acclaimed for its technical perfection, sense of proportion and avant-garde allure. Under his exacting eye, waistlines drop to hip level, volumes are exaggerated and jackets adopt a structural hourglass shape, transforming the feminine silhouette. This forward-thinking approach continues to drive the brand today, over fifty years after the founder’s passing.  

Known for revolutionizing modern couture with architectural silhouettes and cutting-edge materials, Balenciaga has always pushed the boundaries of fashion, a trait reflected in its legacy of code-defying creative directors, from Nicolas Ghesquière to Demna. Today, under Pierpaolo Piccioli’s creative direction, the brand’s signature sculptural shapes redefine the body with a purity of cut that reveals his meticulous attention to craftsmanship, marking a new chapter in Balenciaga’s ongoing dialogue between innovation and heritage.