AW04 Balenciaga By Nicholas Ghesquiere Leather Jacket

Balenciaga

97000,00

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Nicolas Ghesquière remains a heavily underrated name on the archival market—resellers are only just beginning to elevate his work for Balenciaga, and pieces of this caliber are almost impossible to find.
A runway look from AW04, the definitive collection that earned Ghesquière his reputation as a visionary of form. It is crafted from an ultra-dense, heavyweight leather featuring a meticulously engineered fit and particular attention to the shoulder silhouette, which boasts a powerful, protective volume inspired by rugby gear. It is equipped with 5 Lampo zippers: one on each sleeve, a central closure, and two diagonal decorative zips that allow for fluid manipulation of the silhouette and materials. The body is lined with a premium plaid wool-and-alpaca blend, while the sleeves are lined with pure silk—a detail hidden from plain sight that speaks volumes about the garment's level of execution. Made in France.
There is minor, treatable soiling that does not affect wear. The versatile cut functions flawlessly on both men's and women's silhouettes. Aside from this exact piece, the only other active listing on the global market is currently valued at $3,000.