38 Brilliant Balenciaga Features

Showcasing Fashion Genius as Nicolas Ghesquiere Leaves Balenciaga

— November 6, 2012 — Fashion
It seems to be the end of an era as Nicolas Ghesquiere leaves Balenciaga after reigning supreme as creative director for 15 years.

During his time at the historic fashion house, the French designer spearheaded the brand's collective genius with season after season of critical acclaim. Deemed "an incomparable creative talent" by François Pinault, founder of PPR, the designer's surprising exit from the brand has left the fashion industry in a speculative state.

This compiled list showcases Nicolas Ghesquiere's creative brilliance throughout his time at the Basque fashion house. It entices with its display of design genius characterized by iconic structural garments, sleek overcoats and statement shoes. His tireless quest to keep the legacy of Cristóbal Balenciaga alive has made his creations some of the most coveted by world-renowned editors.
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Prophetic Print Footwear
Prophetic Print Footwear
The Pierry Hardy x Balenciaga Resort 2012 Sandals are Out of This World
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Volcanic Autumn Campaigns
Volcanic Autumn Campaigns
Balenciaga Fall 2010 Advertisements Add a Fiery Twist
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Couture-Clad Disney Stars
Couture-Clad Disney Stars
The Barney’s x Walt Disney Electric Holiday Campaign is Cute
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Speckly Turtleneck Dresses
Speckly Turtleneck Dresses
Jennifer Connelly Balenciaga Fall 2009 Campaign Features Polkadot Tight
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Continuous Collar Coats
Continuous Collar Coats
Phil Oh Finds a Fashion Forward Balenciaga Jacket in Tokyo
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Craftful Fashion
Craftful Fashion
Balenciaga'S Cut and Paste Spring/Summer 2010 Campaign
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Belt-Like Timepieces
Belt-Like Timepieces
The Balenciaga Watch is Inspired by Cristobal Balenciaga Historical Clock
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Eccentric 80s Advertorials
Eccentric 80s Advertorials
The Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2012/2013 Campaign is Retro-Infused
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Grand Gilded Garments
Grand Gilded Garments
The Balenciaga Spring 2012 Collection is Sure to Steal Your Heart
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Bootyful Boot Ads
Bootyful Boot Ads
Balenciaga Studded Boot Ad from Italian Vogue is Steamy
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Retro Mod Menswear
Retro Mod Menswear
The Balenciaga Autumn/Winter Mens Collection is 60s Inspired
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Ruffled Oceanic Ensembles
Ruffled Oceanic Ensembles
The Balenciaga Resort 2013 Collection Channels the Deep Blue Sea
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Parisian Celebrity Perfumes
Parisian Celebrity Perfumes
Charlotte Gainsbourg Says Balenciaga Paris Perfume is Worth Waiting Fo
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Retro Sci-fi Campaigns
Retro Sci-fi Campaigns
The Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2013 Collection was Shot by Steven Meisel
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Faux Gorilla Fashion Arms
Faux Gorilla Fashion Arms
Balenciaga 2009 Pre-Fall Collection Focuses on Gloves to Keep Hands Hot
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Luxury Leisure Sneakers
Luxury Leisure Sneakers
The Balenciaga Contrast Panel Trainers are Headed in the Right Direction
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Rabbit Silhouette Fashion Crests
Rabbit Silhouette Fashion Crests
Balenciaga S/S 2009
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Kaleidoscopic Print Runways
Kaleidoscopic Print Runways
The Balenciaga Resort 2012 Collection Defies the Color-Blocking Theme
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Sophisticated Racecar Shoots
Sophisticated Racecar Shoots
The China Chow for Elle US Editorial is About Speed & Style
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Dynamically Textured Fashion
Dynamically Textured Fashion
The Balenciaga AW10 Collection Explodes with Detail
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Haute Industrial Rings
Haute Industrial Rings
The Balenciaga Resort 2011 Accessories Collection is Big and Bold
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Awkwardly Posed Editorials
Awkwardly Posed Editorials
Jennifer Connelly Looks Broken in Balenciaga Spread
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Disco Jumpers
Disco Jumpers
Balenciaga Spring 2009 Ready-To-Wear
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China Doll Gladiator Fashion
China Doll Gladiator Fashion
Jennifer Connelly for Balenciaga
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Stiffly Structured Dresses
Stiffly Structured Dresses
Balenciaga's Fall 2008 Collection
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Fashion Royalty Photo Shoots
Fashion Royalty Photo Shoots
The Vogue 120 Editorial Showcases the Industry's Brightest Stars
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Contemporary Colorblock Heels
Contemporary Colorblock Heels
The Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2010 Shoes
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Oil Spill Inspired Fashion
Oil Spill Inspired Fashion
Runways Blacked out for Fall
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Pastel Eyebrows
Pastel Eyebrows
Pastel Brow Colors Emerge at Balenciaga Fall 2010
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Sci-Fi Pants
Sci-Fi Pants
Nerd It Up With Studded Leggings C3P0 Will Be Jealous of
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Futuristic Folk Fashion
Futuristic Folk Fashion
Ethnic Warrior Style at the Balenciaga Spring 2010 Show
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Disheveled Couture Ads
Disheveled Couture Ads
The Balenciaga Spring 2012 Campaign is in Structured Disarray
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Play-Doh Booties
Play-Doh Booties
The Balenciaga Spring 2010 Shoes are Playfully Colortastic
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Eccentric 80s Menswear
Eccentric 80s Menswear
The Balenciaga Spring/​Summer 2013 Collection is a Retro Throwback
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Gold C-3PO Leggings
Gold C-3PO Leggings
Balenciaga's Futuristic Fashion
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Stilettos Inspired by Snowboard Boots
Stilettos Inspired by Snowboard Boots
Balenciaga's Bizarre Sportiletto Sandals
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