By Ellie
One of the most influential labels of both the 20th and 21st centuries, Balenciaga has been at the forefront of fashion for nearly 100 years. We chart the rise and dominance of one the world's most popular brands.
1918After being introduced into sewing by his seamstress mother, Cristbal Balenciaga founded his company Balenciaga y Compaa in Eisa, Spain, in 1918. Popular with the aristocratic set, Balenciaga's designs were ...