Founded in 1917 by Christóbal Balenciaga in San Sebastian, the luxury label Balenciaga embodies a unique style by combining elements of urban street culture with classic design. The history of the label reads like the menu at the Ritz-Carlton. Of Christian Dior Balenciaga was called "our master of all". The designer's assistants included Oscar de la Renta and Emanuel Ungaro. Hubert de Givenchy was considered one of Christóbal Balenciaga's closest friends and advisors. His clients have included legends such as Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich and Grace Kelly, while today it is mainly stars and models such as Angelina Jolie, Bella Hadid and Irina Shayk are loyal fans of the label. It's not for nothing that Balenciaga is one of the most exciting labels, because the brand keeps reinventing itself without losing its original DNA.
