It’s hard to imagine that the trapezoidal Babydoll dress, the nailed it bag Motorcycle and the chunky sneaker Triple S could have anything in common. Universe, styles, creators, they are all opposites. And yet, these emblematic pieces have contributed to the fame of only one brand: Balenciaga! While the latest collections are now in the spotlight, the history of this century-old House has not always been as smooth as the gazar. After the pharaminous success of its creator, it almost remained forever a memory of the 1950s. But like a phoenix, Balenciaga was reborn from its boleros to sparkle on the catwalks.
