Balenciaga black mini city
By Balenciaga
Located in Capri, IT
Balenciaga black mini city
Balenciaga black mini city
By Balenciaga
Located in Capri, IT
Balenciaga black mini city
Balenciaga City Mini Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Athens, GA
Balenciaga City Mini Bag. Dark grey/ black mini leather bag.
BALENCIAGA Pink Mini Crossbody City Bag 2BAL1214K
By Balenciaga
Located in Dix hills, NY
BALENCIAGA Pink Mini Crossbody City Bag 2BAL1214K Date Code/Serial Number: 2372086603002123 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 10 " Width: 2" Height: 7 " Shoulder Handle Drop: ...
BALENCIAGA black distressed leather GIANT CITY MINI Crossbody Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Balenciaga City Mini bag is crafted in black distressed Arena lambskin leather with signature silver-tone Giant 12 hardware.
2017 Balenciaga Gris Acier Chevre Goatskin Leather Mini City
By Balenciaga
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
BALENCIAGA Gris Acier Chevre Goatskin Leather Mini City Xupes Reference: HB3080 Serial Number: 3901601320-B-528147 Age (Circa): 2017 Accompanied By: Balenciaga Dust Bag, Care Bookle...
2017 Balenciaga Gris Acier Chevre Goatskin Leather Mini City
By Balenciaga
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
BALENCIAGA Gris Acier Chevre Goatskin Leather Mini City Xupes Reference: HB3080 Serial Number: 3901601320-B-528147 Age (Circa): 2017 Accompanied By: Balenciaga Dust Bag, Care Bookle...
Balenciaga Dark Grey Leather City Classic Mini Handbag with Strap
By Balenciaga
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into the world of effortless edge with the Balenciaga City, an icon of the 2010s that continues to define the "cool girl" aesthetic.
BALENCIAGA City Classic Mini neon yellow scaled leather motocross bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA City Classic Mini neon yellow scaled leather motocross bag Reference: TGAS/F00513 Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Demna Model: City Classic Mini Material: Leather Color: Neon ...
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H 6 in W 3.5 in L 9.4 in
Balenciaga Green Matte Calfskin Patent Giant 12 Silver Hardware Mini City 20ba83
By Balenciaga
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 309544-5260-F-535269 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9.4" Width: 3.5" Height: 6" Shoulder Handle Drop: 19.5" Handle Drop: 3" OVERALL VERY GOOD COND...
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H 6 in W 3.5 in L 9.4 in
Balenciaga Green Matte Calfskin Patent Giant 12 Silver Hardware Mini City 20ba83
By Balenciaga
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 309544-5260-F-535269 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9.4" Width: 3.5" Height: 6" Shoulder Handle Drop: 19.5" Handle Drop: 3" OVERALL VERY GOOD COND...
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H 6 in W 9.5 in D 4 in L 14.5 in
Balenciaga Dark Blue Aged Lambskin Classic Small City Bag w/Mirror
By Balenciaga
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is the Balenciaga Classic City Mini leather two way bag, with top braided handles and a removeable crossbody strap.
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Mini, crafted in black leather, features dual leather handles and aged gold and antique brass-tone hardware.
Balenciaga City Giant Studs Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga City Giant Studs Leather Mini is miniature in size but bold in style.
Balenciaga City Classic Studs Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga City Classic Studs Leather Mini is for the on-the-go fashionista.
Balenciaga City Giant Studs Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga City Giant Studs Leather Mini is for the on-the-go fashionista.
Balenciaga City Classic Studs Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga City Classic Studs Leather Mini is miniature in size but bold in style.
Balenciaga City Classic Studs Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga City Classic Studs Leather Mini is miniature in size but bold in style.
Balenciaga City Classic Studs Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga City Classic Studs Leather Mini is miniature in size but bold in style.
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 6", Width 9.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Leather Mini Exterior...
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 6.5", Width 9.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 20.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Leather Mi...
Balenciaga Black Leather Mini City Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...
Balenciaga City Giant Studs Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga City Giant Studs Bag Leather Mini, crafted from pink leather, features dual braided woven handles, exterior front zip pocket, stud detailing, and gold-tone hardware.
Balenciaga City Classic Studs Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga City Classic Studs Bag Leather Mini, crafted from gray leather, features dual braided woven handles, front zip pocket, studs and buckle details, and antique brass-ton...
Balenciaga City Classic Studs Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga City Classic Studs Bag Leather Mini, crafted from gray leather, features dual braided woven handles, front zip pocket, studs and buckle details, and antique brass-ton...
Balenciaga City Giant Studs Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga City Giant Studs Bag Leather Mini, crafted from red leather, features dual braided woven handles, exterior front zip pocket, stud detailing, and gold-tone hardware.
Balenciaga City Giant Studs Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga City Giant Studs Bag Leather Mini, crafted from pink leather, features dual braided woven handles, exterior front zip pocket, stud detailing, and gold-tone hardware.
Balenciaga City Giant Studs Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga City Giant Studs Bag Leather Mini, crafted from pink leather, features dual braided woven handles, exterior front zip pocket, stud detailing, and gold-tone hardware.
Balenciaga City Giant Studs Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga City Giant Studs Bag Leather Mini, crafted from pink leather, features dual braided woven handles, exterior front zip pocket, stud detailing, and gold-tone hardware.
Balenciaga City Classic Studs Handbag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga City Classic Studs Handbag Leather Mini, crafted with gray leather, features whipstitched top handles, front zip pocket, classic studs, and silver-tone hardware.
Balenciaga City Giant Studs Handbag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga City Giant Studs Handbag Leather Mini is for the on-the-go fashionista.
Balenciaga City Classic Studs Handbag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga City Classic Studs Handbag Leather Mini is miniature in size but bold in style.
Balenciaga City Classic Studs Handbag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 6", Width 9", Depth 3", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Studs Handbag Leather Mini Item Number: 39400/62
Balenciaga City Classic Studs Handbag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 6", Width 9.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 19.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Studs Handbag Leather Mini Item Number: 38702/1
Balenciaga City Giant Studs Handbag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga City Giant Studs Handbag Leather Mini is for the on-the-go fashionista.
Balenciaga Neo Classic City Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 5.5", Width 8.5", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 20-25" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Neo Classic City Bag Leather Mini Exterior Ma...
Balenciaga Neo Classic City Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 5.5", Width 8.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 20-25" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Neo Classic City Bag Leather Mini E...
Balenciaga Indigo Leather Mini Classic City Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Balenciaga is known for its finely made products and the City bags are one of them.
Balenciaga City Flat Studs Handbag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga City Flat Studs Handbag Leather Mini is miniature in size but bold in style.
Balenciaga City Classic Studs Handbag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga City Classic Studs Handbag Leather Mini is miniature in size but bold in style.
Balenciaga City Classic Studs Handbag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga City Classic Studs Handbag Leather Mini is miniature in size but bold in style.
Balenciaga Blackout City AJ Handbag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Blackout City AJ Handbag Leather Mini is stylish bag perfect for your everyday use.
Balenciaga Indigo Leather Mini Classic City Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Balenciaga is known for its finely made products and the City bags are one of them.
Balenciaga Neo Classic City Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 5.5", Width 8.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 14.5-22.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Neo Classic City Bag Leather Mini Exter...
Balenciaga City Rubber Studs Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Mirror Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 6", Width 9.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 17-19" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Rubber Studs Bag Leather Mini Exterio...
Balenciaga City Rubber Studs Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Mirror Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 6", Width 9.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 17-19" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Rubber Studs Bag Leather Mini Exterio...
Balenciaga Neo Classic City Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 5.5", Width 8.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 14-22" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Neo Classic City Bag Leather Mini Exterior Ma...
Balenciaga Neo Classic City Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 5", Width 8.5", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 19-21" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Neo Classic City Bag Leather Mini Exterior Mate...
Balenciaga City Classic Studs Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 5.5", Width 9", Depth 3", Strap Drop 19.5-22" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Studs Bag Leather Mini E...
Balenciaga City Classic Studs Bag Nylon Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 6", Width 9.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Studs Bag Nylon Mini Exterior...
Balenciaga City Classic Studs Handbag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga City Classic Studs Handbag Leather Mini is for the on-the-go fashionista.
Balenciaga Blackout City AJ Handbag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Blackout City AJ Handbag Leather Mini is stylish bag perfect for your everyday use.
Balenciaga City Classic Studs Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 6", Width 9.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Studs Bag Leather Mini Exter...
Balenciaga Neo Classic City Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 5.5", Width 8.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 18-20" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Neo Classic City Bag Leather Mini Exterior Mate...
Balenciaga City Rubber Studs Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Mirror Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 6", Width 9.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 17-19" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Rubber Studs Bag Leather Mini Exterio...
Balenciaga City Giant Studs Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 6", Width 9.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Giant Studs Bag Leather Mini Exterio...
Balenciaga City Rubber Studs Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 6", Width 9.5", Depth 3" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Rubber Studs Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather ...
Balenciaga City Classic Studs Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 6.5", Width 9", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Balenciaga Model: City Classic Studs Bag Leather Mini Exte...
Starting as a modest boutique, Balenciaga evolved to transform the landscape of women’s fashion with shapes and contours during the middle of the 20th century that were nothing less than groundbreaking. Today, the brand is as venturesome as ever and is well known for its shoes, handbags, sneakers, streetwear and other clothing and accessories.
Though he was born in the quiet fishing village of Getaria in Spain’s Basque region, Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895–1972) was destined to reshape modern fashion. As a child, he worked alongside his seamstress mother. Showing immense talent, he earned commissions as a teenager from local patron Marquesa de Casa Torres, who paid for his tailoring education in Madrid. In 1917, he established his first haute couture house — named Eisa, for his mother — in the trendy resort town San Sebastián. He soon followed it with boutiques in Madrid and Barcelona, drawing such clientele as the Spanish royal family.
When the Spanish Civil War put a hold on his prospects in Spain, the designer moved to Paris, opening a house on Avenue Georges V in 1937. There, Balenciaga rubbed elbows with fashion greats like Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli and quickly won over clients like Gloria Guinness, Pauline de Rothschild and Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor.
As a couturier, Balenciaga drew from his Spanish heritage for ideas, riffing on everything from matador costumes and flamenco dresses to the paintings of Diego Velázquez, whose portraits of Spanish princesses famously inspired Balenciaga’s Infanta gown.
An expert tailor, he experimented with sculptural silhouettes that didn’t follow the body. Some of his notable designs include the 1953 balloon jacket, and from 1957, the cocoon coat, the baby-doll dress and the sack dress, which he popularized with his good friend designer Hubert de Givenchy. All of these could be considered not just the masterpieces of haute couture, but also objets d’art in their own right, leading to Balenciaga’s nickname, “The Master.”
Balenciaga continued designing until 1968, when he retired after three decades of influential work and his fashion house went dormant. The rights to Balenciaga were acquired by Jacques Bogart S.A. in 1986. Under designer Michel Goma, who focused on ready-to-wear, the brand experienced a resurgence, with his first collection introduced in 1987.
The brand returned to high fashion with the arrival of designer Josephus Thimister in 1992. It has since been led by a series of creative directors who have paid homage to Balenciaga’s iconic designs, including Nicolas Ghesquière, Alexander Wang and, most recently, Demna Gvasalia. In 2011, a museum celebrating Balenciaga’s legacy opened in his hometown in Spain, commemorating where it all began.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Balenciaga crossbody bags, tote bags, day dresses, shirts and more.
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.