The Balenciaga line has really changedin the last 60 years. From the very classical to extremely futuristic in the clothing designs seen on the runways, however the handbags have kept a bit of the original styling, well, maybe. The balenciaga shoes, ahh, those are always very interesting if not always wearable. I love some of the Balenciaga shoes, even though I may be too scared to try to walk in many of them. Either way, Balenciaga always amazes and pushes into the areas of fashion that many other designers will not roam.
Here are a few of the items from the Balenciaga collection of shoes and handbags. Very colorful
Balenciaga is a Design house that has made it through half a century. The garments designed by Balenciaga in the 1950’s are absolutely exquisite and really show off the fine craftsmanship and complete attention to the tiniest of detail. The following black and white photos are all from the 1950’s or early 60’s and reflect the high waisted, very finished look that was all about elegance, grace and glamor. Unlike the free-er 60’s fashion that followed, the models of the 50’s had their hair up and back in exquisite hats to finish off a very polished and refined look. I love this look, especially the gloves that women wore as the final touch.
Vintage Balenciaga Gown
Pictures from the Spring 2009 Balenciaga show. As always, Balenciaga breaks away from fashion norm and into their own style. This collection leaps you into the future with shiny, stretchy fabrics of gray, black and metallics.
Actually, the 2009 collection is not too far off of the 2008 collection which also saw a very futuristic look and tons of shiny fabrics. This is from the 2008 Balenciaga runway show.
I gotta say, I wonder who will be the first to go out on a limb and wear this not to the Star Trek convention, but rather, to a red carpet affair. I doubt anyone has the guts, but it would be way too cool if a celebrity got up the nerve to do so… a bottle of Jack with a Budweiser chaser may help to get them in the spirit.
I have found the ultimate Balenciaga shoe and this is it. from a year or two back, this is the multi colored Balenciaga (balance if you can Mofo) Stiletto. From the people who love colorful accessories, the every color skyhigh heel. The good news is that it will most likely match anything in your closet, the bad… well, you may need to walk or at least try.
