Balenciaga Burgundy Leather and Mesh Race Runner Sneakers

Balenciaga is a luxury fashion house founded in 1919 by the Spanish couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga in San Sebastian, Spain. Balenciaga produces ready-to-wear footwear, handbags, and accessories, and licenses its name and branding to Coty for fragrances. Balenciaga is known for its innovative and avant-garde designs, such as the oversized silhouette, the Triple S sneaker, the Knife bootie, and the Hourglass bag. Balenciaga has also collaborated with other brands and artists, such as Gucci, Crocs, Vetements, and Cardi B. The current creative director of Balenciaga is Demna Gvasalia, who joined the brand in 2015. He has been praised for his ability to reinterpret Balenciaga’s heritage and create a modern vision for the house.