Balenciaga
Cristóbal Balenciaga founded his house in Spain in 1917 and established it in Paris in 1937.
Get to know Balenciaga.
Cristóbal Balenciaga founded his house in Spain in 1917 and established it in Paris in 1937. Its experiments with proportion and constructed volume remain central to its history. Kering’s current house profile records the launch of Le City in 2001. The chain pouch translates that accessories language into a compact flap shape with a removable chain.
Read the official history ↗︎- Country of origin
- Spain ↗︎
- History
- 1917
- Founder / documented history
- Cristóbal Balenciaga
- Current owner
- Balenciaga is listed among Kering’s fashion and leather goods houses. Company information ↗︎
- Product world
- Bags ↗︎
Discover the Balenciaga selection.
A few pieces tell the story in their own way, through a shape, a material or a familiar gesture.
A closer look.
What catches our eye.
Soft black lambskin and bright gold-tone hardware create a clear material contrast. The detachable chain changes how the pouch is carried without changing its compact outline.
Where does Balenciaga come from?
Balenciaga is a brand of Spain origin. This describes where the brand began; individual products may be made elsewhere.
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Where to find Balenciaga.
Official website ↗︎Delivery and store links checked 2026-10-21. Check the official site for subsequent changes.
Sources & image credits
Editorial product selection, not a bestseller ranking.
Editorial reviewed 2026-10-21. Design perspectives express the Selezio editorial view.
Official brand imagery · Balenciaga