Balenciaga
Definition
A luxury fashion house founded in 1917 by Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga, celebrated for its innovative silhouettes, high-end ready-to-wear clothing, and accessories.
A status symbol in streetwear culture, often featuring oversized hoodies, chunky sneakers, and logos that scream 'I've arrived' without saying a word.
Examples
Me compré unas zapatillas Balenciaga y ahora camino como si fuera dueño del mundo.
I bought some Balenciaga sneakers and now I walk like I own the world.
En la fiesta, ella llegó con un bolso Balenciaga que eclipsó a todos los demás accesorios.
At the party, she arrived with a Balenciaga bag that outshone everyone else's accessories.
Mi presupuesto para ropa normal desapareció cuando vi esa sudadera Balenciaga en oferta... que no era oferta.
My budget for normal clothes vanished when I saw that Balenciaga hoodie on 'sale'... that wasn't really a sale.
Los influencers juran que Balenciaga es arte, pero mi banco dice que es un crimen financiero.
Influencers swear Balenciaga is art, but my bank account calls it financial crime.