Where is Balenciaga from?

Balenciaga comes from Spain. It was founded in San Sebastián, Spain in 1917.^[1] Since 2001, it has been owned by Kering, headquartered in France.^[1]

Origin

Spain

Founded 1917 in San Sebastián

Owner today Foreign-owned

France

Kering · since 2001

Key facts

Country of origin: Spain^[1]
Founded: 1917, San Sebastián^[1]
Founder: Cristóbal Balenciaga
Current owner: Kering^[1]
Owner headquarters: Paris, France
Ownership: Owned, since 2001
Type: Brand — luxury fashion
Category: Fashion

Good to know

Founded in San Sebastián; the house moved to Paris in 1937.

Origin is not where products are made. Balenciaga’s origin is where the brand was created. Its products may be designed, manufactured or assembled in other countries. How we define origin.

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Sources

[1]Balenciaga — Wikipedia — Wikipedia

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