Balenciaga as we know it today is a front runner in the fashion industry. They give the world beautiful clothing, accessories, handbags, sunglasses, and shoes that are stunning and yet ready to wear. The House of Balenciaga has seen ups and downs in its brief history, but has cemented itself into the history of the fashion world and seems it is here to stay.
It was 1918 when Christobal Balenciaga opened his first haute couture boutique. His designs became instant hits with the wealthy and he soon opened two more boutiques. He received accolades from many of the other top designers and was considered to be the leader in couture. So, it came as a surprise to many people when Christobal closed Balenciaga in 1968.
This came as a shock to the fashion world and especially to the devoted clients that Balenciaga had amassed in the previous fifty years. It is said that Countess Mona Bismarck locked herself indoors for three days and she grieved the loss. Of course, we know that Balenciaga did not remain closed and so there is no need to lock ourselves indoors at this point in time.
Christobal passed away in 1972 and his nephews took over the business in 1978. Once again, the world rejoiced in the fashions of Balenciaga. It was at this time that they sold their fragrance line. While the business was continued to run by family, in 2001, it was sold to Gucci Group.
Over the past ninety years, Balenciaga has given fashion something to aspire to. Other designers look at what this couture company has offered and can only try to imitate it. Fast forward to the present and take a look at The House of Balenciaga as it is today.
Balenciaga handbags are coveted. These handbags are both beautiful and still wearable in any situation. With their diverse designs and color choices, Balenciaga handbags can be seen worn by many of today’s most wealthy people including celebrities and other public figures.
In addition to their handbags, this company has created an empire in fashion and other accessories. They design clothing for everyday wear as well as evening events. Regardless of the situation, Balenciaga has something for every occasion.
The history of Balenciaga is one that any up and coming designer can learn from. Christobal Balenciaga new exactly what he was doing when he started designing and to this day, his name is synonymous with couture.