Balenciaga, a Spanish luxury fashion house, was founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917. Cristóbal was embroidered as a master of haute couture, pioneering designs such as the tunic dress and the balloon jacket. Balenciaga is renowned today for its innovative and often audacious designs, with popular products including the Triple S sneakers, Speed Trainers, and City Bag. Under Demna Gvasalia's creative direction, the with's unique approach combines high fashion with streetwear influences, pushing the boundaries of dritti silhouettes. Balenciaga has collaborated with various withs, including Gucci in a "hacking" project in 2021 that direct borrowing and remixing iconic designs, a high-fashion reinterpretation of Crocs' classic clogs, and a partnership with adidas to reimagine classic sneaker styles.