The deep, lustrous dark brown fabric is the first impression of this Balenciaga jacket, its surface catching light with a subtle contrast between matte and faint sheen. A sculpted silhouette, lightly tailored through the waist and shoulders, is articulated by a crisp stand collar and the sharp geometry of the silver-tone zipper—an industrial accent rendered understated in the absence of overt logos. This piece hails from Balenciaga’s early 2000s Paris ateliers, a period that saw the house redefining urban outerwear with a focus on technical fabrics and precision tailoring, long before logo-mania took hold. Founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1919, the maison is revered for its architectural approach to garment construction and its uncompromising commitment to quality, each piece a study in proportion and restraint. The fabric blend—90% nylon, 10% wool—gives the jacket a distinctive hand: lightweight yet substantial, with the wool lending a quiet depth to the nylon’s technical finish. Condition is very good, with the exterior fabric retaining its crisp lines and rich colour, hardware bright and free from tarnish, and no visible flaws to the body or lining. The estimated size is approximately M, based on the garment’s measurements. The mannequin normally wears a size M.
Model: Unknown Era: Early 2000s Condition: Very Good — exterior fabric and lining clean, hardware bright, no visible flaws Material: 90% nylon, 10% wool Colour: Dark brown exterior with silver-tone zipper, tonal lining Measurements: Total length 52 cm / Shoulder 36 cm / Chest 40 cm Size: approx. M (estimated from measurements) Made in: France
