Balenciaga Bags and Purses

Those fashionable Balenciaga purses that you see stars like Madonna and Nicole Ritchie sporting around Hollywood had their beginning in a fashion boutique in Spain in the early 1900’s.  This was the first boutique founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga, a successful Spanish designer, who opened this boutique in Spain in 1914.  Balenciaga’s designs were very popular and were even worn by the Spanish Royal family.  Due to the success of his first boutique, Cristóbal opened other boutiques in Madrid and Barcelona.  Balenciaga was very successful until he closed his shops there possibly due to the Spanish Civil War.

 Balenciaga then moved his boutiques to Paris and within a year wealthy Parisians were wearing Cristobal’s  gowns to all  the major events in the city. Balenciaga was seen as a huge inspiring talent coming up in the fashion industry.  Balenciaga’s uncompromising standards earned him respect in the fashion world.  Balenciaga was referred to as “the master of us all” by Christian Dior.  Cristobal Balenciaga died, at the age of 77, in 1972.  Balenciaga is now owned by the Gucci Group and is most famous for the beautifully crafted Balenciaga handbags.

Balenciaga purses come in every color of the rainbow:  bubblegum pink, navy, pewter, apple green and magenta, just to name a few.  The most popular Balenciaga purses are the Weekender, the City, the Work, and the very popular Motorcycle bag.  All Balenciaga purses are crafted of soft, naturally distressed goat leather, which gives them the slouch they are known for.  Due to the naturally distressed leather, each Balenciaga bag is unique even when made in the same color and style.  

All Balenciaga purses have a removable signature Balenciaga make up mirror attached to the purse and are known for bold gold tone hardware.  Tassels, buckles, and braided handles give Balenciaga handbags the boho chic look that is popular today.  All Balenciaga purses use “Lampo” quality crafted zippers with a tassel tied on for a pull.  Balenciaga purses have an authenticity nameplate inside the bag.

Balenciaga purses compliment many looks with a casual elegance that conveys success. They are the ultimate status designer bag for the woman who knows where she is going in life.  Balenciaga purses present who you are to the world without the need for words.