Balenciaga has stood the test of time. There can be no doubt that this high-end, trendsetting brand has carved out a niche in the style world that only it can fill. Here at Miinto, you have the opportunity to explore the many iconic Balenciaga bag designs that are rooted in fashion history of over 100 years.
Balenciaga bag envy
This emulative desire is what those around you will have, once you step out with one of the legendary silhouettes known the world over. Uncompromising standards ensure that each and every Balenciaga bag is admired for its modern elegance, whether structured or slouchy. Balenciaga has a resolute focus on proportions, understanding how each piece works together with a woman’s body.
Details are not to be overlooked, as tassels, chain links, oversize buckle closures and metal embellishments are precisely selected to adorn each piece of master craftsmanship. Choose your preferred way to make a statement, with the more subtle double-B logo or the by flashing the brand name all in caps.
Stick with a classic deep shade of black, which Balenciaga has always gravitated towards, or perhaps venture into a creamy, rich cocoa tone. Maybe now is the time to challenge yourself with a pop of bright colour as a point of contrast to the rest of your style, a concept Balenciaga has also been known to play with.
You will be certain to achieve icon status if you grace yourself with one of the instantly recognisable hourglass Balenciaga bag designs or go for the much-coveted motorcycle-inspired ‘Lariat’ handbags that have dominated street style for decades.
Accessories as Art
Balenciaga bags can be considered works of art in themselves, and the early inspiration for the label did indeed come from the Spanish Renaissance. Self-taught designer Cristóbal Balenciaga founded the luxury fashion house in 1919 in San Sebastián, Spain, and achieved near immediate success. His revolutionary designs quickly captured the eye of the aristocracy as well as members of the Spanish royal family, launching the label into the fashion stratosphere.
The brand’s original couture house opened its doors at 10 Avenue George V in the fashion capital of Paris in 1937 and has remained the label’s flagship store ever since. Balenciaga’s inventiveness with heavy fabrics and bold, innovative silhouettes garnered acclaim on a global level and spawned legions of fans. Some of the best-dressed women in the world, including the queen of Belgium and Jackie Kennedy, aspired to be adorned by Balenciaga’s haute couture creations.
Several proteges followed in his footsteps, learning the nuances of his artistry, most notably Oscar de la Renta and Hubert de Givenchy. Called “the master” of all couturiers, he was revered by his peers and celebrated for designing some of the most powerful styles of the twentieth century and for his far-reaching influence. After 30 years as a fixture in the fashion world, Balenciaga closed his doors in 1968, passing away not long after, in 1972.
The brand would lay dormant until 1986, but clearly, demand for a reinvigorated version of Balenciaga’s trademark avant-garde and structural styles persists. In 1987, a new collection was launched under fresh creative leadership, and the fashion house has once again landed in its familiar place as the bellwether of women’s ready-to-wear.
Fortunately for the rest of us, we here at Miinto can proudly feature the sophisticated elegance of Balenciaga bags, and you, too, have your chance to own such a timeless piece.
