Posts Tagged ‘ Balenciaga ’

Canvas Bags: Is canvas the new leather?

April 22, 2013
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Canvas Bags: Is canvas the new leather?

Canvas bags have recently come into their own of late, moving from what was once thought of as the most casual of handbag material into a niche, artisanal handbag form.  The canvas bag is springing up everywhere and it’s not just your beat up old canvas beach bag or well-travelled canvas rucksack anymore.  The...

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Balenciaga: Designer of the Week

November 9, 2012
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Balenciaga: Designer of the Week

Balenciaga introduces metallic bags that are so on trend this season…   Who? What? Where? When? Balenciaga is a fashion house founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga, a Spanish designer, born in the Basque Country. He introduced couture shapes to the women’s world and was referred to as “the master of us all” by Christian Dior. Balenciaga...

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Balenciaga: The brand for a working city girl with a spontaneous streak

November 28, 2011
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Balenciaga: The brand for a working city girl with a spontaneous streak

Notorious for its experimental and alternative take on fashion, Balenciaga has always enjoyed playing with women’s silhouettes. Bubble skirts and structured shapes attracted a huge following, including the Spanish royal family and aristocracy. Today, the brand has creative director Nicholas Ghesquiere to thank for its success. ALL LIES IN THE PAST Cristobal Balenciaga launched...

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