Harlem Man’s Street Style, NY 1940’s By Cristobal Balenciaga
We love this timeless photograph taken by luxury fashion designer Cristobal Balenciaga of a Harlem square-jawed man in pure Harlem style.Continue reading
It’s A Croc, By Couture Copier Balenciaga
First, in 2016, Harlem World Magazine found a photograph taken by Cristobol Balenciaga finding inspiration in Harlem from the 1940's, then, in May 2017, Balenciaga had copied some of the jacket designs of Harlem man Dapper Dan.Continue reading
Balenciaga Did It, Gucci Looks To Harlem For Divine Design Inspiration
Cristobol Balenciaga came to Harlem for inspiration in the 1940's, so it only makes sense that Gucci's creative director Alessandro Michele would look for inspiration from Harlem too.Continue reading
Harlem Inspires Balenciaga In Cruise 2017 Wear
Cristobol Balenciaga as always loved and been inspired by Harlem since his first visit in the 1940's and now with their new Cruise 2017 Balenciaga gear.
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Balenciaga Canvas And Leather Tote, Noir Black Baby
Last year we found a rare picture taken by Cristobol Balenciaga visiting Harlem for ideas in the 1940's, when we saw this minimalist shape, with a contemporary combination of crafted calfskin leather and cotton canvas it spoke to the timelessness of Harlem style.Continue reading
Balenciaga’s Harlem Style For Spring 2017
Since Cristobol Balenciaga visited Harlem in the 1940's we better understand how the brand has been inspired by Harlem's style, its history and its savoir faire.Continue reading
