Balenciaga

American

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

noun

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

Balenciaga British

/ balenˈθjaɣa /

noun

Cristobal (krisˈtoβal). 1895–1972, Spanish couturier

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A breach of Japanese beer giant Asahi forced the company back to pen and paper to cope, while the fashion house behind Gucci and Balenciaga was also targeted in September.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Williams rocked an all-black Balenciaga ensemble -- double-breasted suit, shirt and tie -- with a glittering brooch to finish the look.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

Commentators would highlight a player’s stats, Smith noted, but not the fact that he was arriving to games in “a very cool, fresh-off-the-runway Balenciaga look.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

“Good evening, everybody,” Huppert began, her structural, white Balenciaga gown commanding the room’s attention.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

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

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs

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