Balenciaga was founded in 1917 by Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga in San Sebastián, later moving to Paris in 1937. The brand became renowned for its innovative silhouettes, precise tailoring, and architectural approach to fashion.

Balenciaga gained global acclaim for shaping modern couture and continues to be influential under new creative directors, presenting collections at Paris Fashion Week and blending luxury with contemporary, often experimental designs.