BALENCIAGA

Hailed as fashion’s ultimate master, Cristóbal Balenciaga founded his house in 1918, eventually moving from Spain to Paris to escape the Civil War. He revolutionised the 1950s silhouette through architectural icons like the balloon jacket and the sack dress. Following his death in 1972, the label saw a modern revival through Michel Goma and Josephus Thimister, before Nicolas Ghesquière restored its avant-garde prestige and Alexander Wang introduced a minimalist edge. While Demna famously transformed the brand into a subversive streetwear powerhouse over a decade, the house entered a sophisticated new era in 2025 with the appointment of Pierpaolo Piccioli. This collection forms part of Circa’s designer archive, featuring archival vintage and museum-quality fashion pieces from the house of Balenciaga.