Founded in Spain in 1919 by Cristóbal Balenciaga, the house established itself in Paris as a haute couture benchmark. The 1950s and 1960s were particularly significant, defining an architectural and sculptural style characterized by innovative volumes and exceptional technical mastery. Balenciaga is recognized for its…
Creative directors
Who designed each line of the house, and when. The years are those of our sources.
Creative direction
Cristóbal Balenciaga
Demna Gvasalia
Haute couture
Women
Nicolas Ghesquière
Men
1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
- Cristóbal Balenciagahouse 1917–1968
- Michel Gomawomen 1987–1992
- Josephus Thimisterwomen 1992–1997
- Nicolas Ghesquièrewomen 1997–2012 · men 2004–2012
- Alexander Wanghouse 2012–2015
- Demna Gvasaliahouse 2015–today · haute couture 2021–2025
Sources
- fr.wikipedia.org — Balenciaga — accessed 27 October 2026
- fr.wikipedia.org — Michel Goma — accessed 27 October 2026
- fr.wikipedia.org — Nicolas Ghesquière — accessed 27 October 2026
- fashionpost.jp — accessed 27 October 2026
- basedistanbul.com — end of an era demnas last coup at balenciaga couture — accessed 27 October 2026
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