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Balenciaga

American  
[buh-len-see-ah-guh, bah-len-thyah-gah] / bəˌlɛn siˈɑ gə, ˌbɑ lɛnˈθjɑ gɑ /

noun

  1. Cristóbal 1895–1972, French fashion designer, born in Spain.


Balenciaga British  
/ balenˈθjaɣa /

noun

  1. Cristobal (krisˈtoβal). 1895–1972, Spanish couturier

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While Beene and Balenciaga received praise for their restraint and elegance, the lesser-known London-born designer Walter Holmes created controversy with his “mini-medievals” in 1968.

From Salon May 17, 2026

During the film’s premiere in Seoul, Hathaway donned a red leather Balenciaga number.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 21, 2026

A premium Japanese denim producer, for example, might supply several labels, from Gucci to McQueen or Balenciaga, rather than working with just one.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 9, 2026

Later that year, brands begin to drop the star, including fashion house Balenciaga, talent rep Creative Artists Agency, JP Morgan bank and Gap.

From BBC Apr. 7, 2026

“I am Balenciaga Wren, and I’m so pleased you’re here.”

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs

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