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"Balenciaga Handbags"

by Stella Kae
for About.com

Definition: Balenciaga is a French fashion house that creates some of the most exclusive handbags in the world, most famously, their line of motorcycle inspired handbags.

One of their most popular bags is the 'Lariat', which has been the trademark bag of celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Mary-Kate Olsen and Nicole Richie.

Balenciaga is owned by the Gucci Group and was founded by Cristobal Balenciaga. It is currently headed by Nicolas Ghesquiere.
Pronunciation: Bah-Len-Cee-Ah-Gah
Common Misspellings: balinciaga, balenceaga, balanciaga

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