Question 1

Who founded Balenciaga and in what year?

Accepted Answer

The house was founded in 1919 by Spanish couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga in San Sebastián, later expanding to Madrid and Barcelona before opening its Paris couture house in 1937.

Question 2

What is the Balenciaga City bag?

Accepted Answer

The City bag, first known as the Motorcycle or Le Dix, was created by Nicolas Ghesquière in 2001. Made of supple lambskin with studded zips and lariat tassels, it became a cult object of the 2000s.

Question 3

Are the Balenciaga pieces sold at Old Fashioned Club authentic?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every Balenciaga piece is authenticated by our experts and supplied with a certificate of authenticity. You are also welcome to view it in person at our Paris showroom.

Question 4

What pre-owned Balenciaga can I find at Old Fashioned Club?

Accepted Answer

Our edit spans leather goods (City and Hourglass bags, clutches), ready-to-wear (tailoring, oversized jackets, knitwear) and accessories such as Triple S sneakers, belts and eyewear.

Question 5

Why buy Balenciaga pre-owned rather than new?

Accepted Answer

Buying pre-owned gives access to pieces that may no longer be in stores, at a fair price, while supporting a sustainable approach to fashion that extends the life of exceptional pieces.

Pre-Owned Balenciaga — Authenticated Ready-to-Wear, Bags & Accessories | Old Fashioned Club

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Balenciaga vintage silk scarf

Balenciaga Track Trainers sneakers

Balenciaga black leather perfecto

Balenciaga synthetic fur jacket

Balenciaga monogram sweater

Balenciaga City bag

Balenciaga reversible bomber

Balenciaga Triple S

Balenciaga wool coat

Balenciaga studs Monuments de Paris

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