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In a Balenciaga you were the only woman in the room - no other woman existed.
Diana Vreeland

Meaning of "Balenciaga" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BALENCIAGA

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PRONUNCIATION OF BALENCIAGA

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BALENCIAGA

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Balenciaga is a noun.
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WHAT DOES BALENCIAGA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Balenciaga

Balenciaga is a French fashion house founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga, a Spanish designer, born in the Basque Country, Spain. He had a reputation as a couturier of uncompromising standards and was referred to as "the master of us all" by Christian Dior. His bubble skirts and odd, feminine, yet ultra-modern shapes were trademarks of the house. The House of Balenciaga is now owned by the French multinational company Kering. Balenciaga's current Creative Director is Alexander Wang.

Definition of Balenciaga in the English dictionary

The definition of Balenciaga in the dictionary is Cristobal. 1895–1972, Spanish couturier.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BALENCIAGA

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WORDS THAT END LIKE BALENCIAGA

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Synonyms and antonyms of Balenciaga in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Balenciaga» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BALENCIAGA

Find out the translation of Balenciaga to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Balenciaga from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Balenciaga» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

巴黎世家
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Balenciaga
570 millions of speakers

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Balenciaga
510 millions of speakers

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Balenciaga
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

بالينكياغا
280 millions of speakers

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Balenciaga
278 millions of speakers

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Balenciaga
270 millions of speakers

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Balenciaga
260 millions of speakers

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Balenciaga
220 millions of speakers

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Balenciaga
190 millions of speakers

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Balenciaga
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

バレンシアガ
130 millions of speakers

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발렌시아가
85 millions of speakers

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Balenciaga
85 millions of speakers
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Balenciaga
80 millions of speakers

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பாலென்சியாகாவின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बालेंसीगा
75 millions of speakers

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Balenciaga
70 millions of speakers

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Balenciaga
65 millions of speakers

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Balenciaga
50 millions of speakers

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Balenciaga
40 millions of speakers

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Balenciaga
30 millions of speakers
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Balenciaga
15 millions of speakers
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Balenciaga
14 millions of speakers
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Balenciaga
10 millions of speakers
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Balenciaga
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Balenciaga

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BALENCIAGA»

The term «Balenciaga» is very widely used and occupies the 17.955 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BALENCIAGA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Balenciaga

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5 QUOTES WITH «BALENCIAGA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Balenciaga.
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Christian Dior
Haute couture is like an orchestra, for which only Balenciaga is the conductor. The rest of us are just musicians, following the directions he gives us.
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Nicolas Ghesquiere
Your priority has to be the creativity - and build a brand. That's what everybody did - Balenciaga, Dior, Saint Laurent. That's the smart thing to do.
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Melanie Laurent
I like Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent. I have some great Balenciaga jackets and I'm shoe crazy.
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Diana Vreeland
In a Balenciaga you were the only woman in the room - no other woman existed.
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Diana Vreeland
Balenciaga did the most delicious evening clothes. Clothes aren't delicious any more.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BALENCIAGA»

Discover the use of Balenciaga in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Balenciaga and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Balenciaga
His Spanish roots combined the austere with a beautiful baroque violence. This books aims to presents a fashion memoire of this figure.
Marie-Andrée Jouve, 2004
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Balenciaga
This absorbing new book, with breathtaking illustrations, examines Balenciaga's design and business and places him firmly in the context of the time and country in which he learned his trade—and the international fashion scene in which he ...
Lesley Ellis Miller, 2007
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Balenciaga Paris
Ranging from 1937 to 2006, a stunning compilation of photographs, press cuttings, sketches, and other archival material provides a retrospective overview of the career of legendary designer Cristobal Balenciaga and his signature textile and ...
Pamela Golbin, 2006
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Balenciaga and Spain
This unprecedented volume considers the profound and enduring impact of Spain's history, art, and culture - on one of the greatest designers of the twentieth century, the legendary Cristobal Balenciaga.
‎2011
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Balenciaga
A catalog to celebrate the opening of the Cristâobal Balenciaga Museoa features a selection of Balenciaga's work and includes four essays written by specialists on the master designer.
‎2011
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The Master of Us All: Balenciaga, His Workrooms, His World
A sparkling life of the monumental fashion designer Cristobal Balenciaga.
Mary Blume, 2014
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Cristóbal Balenciaga: The Making of a Master
In extraordinary detail, this fascinating book examines how and where garments were made, and why some demonstrate the cutting edge of fashion while others may seem conservative.
Miren Arzalluz, 2011
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Balenciaga Fashion Review
3 dolls, including the designer and 2 models, with 27 outfits from 1930s–1960s — among them lavish evening gowns and cocktail dresses, tailored suits, elegant capes. Notes.
Tom Tierney, 2000
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As Seen in Vogue: A Century of American Fashion in Advertising
Fifties Themes and Variations In 1951, Dior and Balenciaga offered collections that were uncharacteristically similar in line. The Spanish couturier had never liked the artifice of Dior's designs, preferring instead to accentuate the natural ...
Daniel Delis Hill, 2007
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Cristóbal Balenciaga, Philippe Venet, Hubert de Givenchy: ...
Givenchy initiated and was actively involved in the creation of this handsome work, which recalls the precious "compacts" of centuries past--miniature gift cases of gold, enamel, or mother-of-pearl that were offered as a sign of friendship.
Christiane De Nicolay-Mazery, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BALENCIAGA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Balenciaga is used in the context of the following news items.
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Is Balenciaga dumping Alexander Wang?
Alexander Wang has been the creative director of Balenciaga since December 2012 — but sources say that the two may be parting ways when ... «New York Post, Jul 15»
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Must Read: Alexander Wang May Soon Part Ways With Balenciaga
Could Balenciaga's spring 2016 collection be Alexander Wang's last for the house? Despite "double-digit growth," sources say that Wang's ... «Fashionista, Jul 15»
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Why Naomi Campbell Won't Retire From the Runways, and More of …
Wang has been at the helm of Balenciaga since December 2012, and in that time has helped the company achieve “double-digit gains.” [WWD]. «Style.com, Jul 15»
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Christian Dior Paris Fashion Week review: Raf Simons takes us on a …
Back in the fifties, Balenciaga and Givenchy showed their clothes to clients and buyers a full three weeks before the press, to ensure their waffle ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
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The Way To My Heart Isn't Being 'One Of The Guys', It's Being Yourself
I mean, if I started carrying around a Balenciaga clutch – to keep my weed paraphernalia in – and started criticizing her shoe selection, I don't ... «Elite Daily, Jul 15»
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Kendall Jenner Steps Out In An Inneresting Model Off-Duty Look In …
Later in the day, the 19-year-old was a strange mix of casual and not-so-casual in leather Balenciaga skinnies, peep-toe slouchy Jimmy Choo ... «PerezHilton.com, Jul 15»
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What the Hell Is Going on in Meek Mill and Future's "Jump Out the …
Future Balenciaga. I need to know that this commas jacket is widely available for sale, and I need to own one now. "Do you like True Detective? «Noisey, Jul 15»
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Giuseppe Zanotti Reveals Fall 2015 Ad Campaign
Josh Olins, who has worked on campaigns for J Brand, Adidas, H&M, Balenciaga and Iro, shot the trio at Hotel du Duc in Paris. Giuseppe ... «Footwear News, Jul 15»
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley attempts to go incognito in all-black outfit
Have your style in the bag at all times with Rosie's Balenciaga tote Whether she is on the treadmill or the red carpet, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley ... «South Carolina SC, Jul 15»
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Is Alexander Wang Moving On From Balenciaga?
The designer took over at the helm of Balenciaga in December 2012 following Nicolas Ghesquière's departure and has since triumphed as ... «HarpersBAZAAR.com, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Balenciaga [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/balenciaga>. Apr 2024 ».
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