The French fashion house was founded by Spanish born Cristobal Balenciaga in 1917 and established in Paris in 1937. It continues today, nearly one hundred years later, to create beautiful pieces of quality and desirability having defined the concept of modernity and elegance through the mastery of techniques and use of innovative fabrics. Balenciaga offers women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes, accessories, eyewear and a fragrance for women.