Balenciaga, the French luxury fashion house founded by Mr. Cristóbal Balenciaga, has always enjoyed a reputation of uncompromising standards. Mr. Balenciaga's iconic designs such as the bubble skirt and other odd yet feminine cuts have served as inspiration for decades of designers to follow. As one of fashion's most renowned brands for combing street style and haute couture, collections include handbags, shoes and sneakers, ready-to-wear and more.