Croc-effect leather logo card holder.

With the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, Cristóbal Balenciaga moved his business to Paris in 1937, the city that would become the center of his extraordinary career. There, he presented his first haute couture collections, revolutionizing the industry with sculptural silhouettes, innovative volumes, and essential lines. His creations, characterized by an extraordinary research into proportions and impeccable tailoring, earned him the title of "master of couturiers." Designers such as Christian Dior and Coco Chanel deeply admired his talent and creative vision.

In the 1950s and 60s, the maison introduced models destined to enter fashion history, such as the baby doll dress, the sack dress, the balloon coat, and tunic lines. Cristóbal Balenciaga favored pure and innovative shapes, anticipating many trends that would influence contemporary fashion. However, in 1968, he decided to close the maison, believing that the evolution of the industry was no longer compatible with his conception of haute couture.

In the 1990s, Balenciaga was relaunched with a new identity, keeping the founder's creative heritage alive. Thanks to the contribution of various creative directors, the maison has been able to reinterpret its stylistic codes with a modern language, combining luxury, experimentation, and streetwear influences.