A modern relic of the house’s storied past, this Fall/Winter 2006 runway jacket by Nicolas Ghesquière reimagines a 1960s Balenciaga couture silhouette through the lens of contemporary innovation. Seen in Look 34 of the season's runway.

Tailored in a rich midnight navy wool, the jacket features a sculptural, rounded mod shoulder line with no visible shoulder seams, echoing the experimental construction techniques of Cristóbal Balenciaga himself. The silhouette is clean and cropped, subtly belled at the sleeves and structured with a softly flared hem. A belted back detail adds volume and historical reference, while two sculptural front flap pockets emphasize utility through elegance.

The pièce de résistance: eight signature jewel-encrusted buttons adorn the double-breasted front—each like a miniature sculpture—concealing a hidden snap-front closure for seamless wear. 

A seminal piece from one of Ghesquière’s most critically celebrated collections, this jacket exemplifies his mastery of archival transformation—where restraint, construction, and futuristic femininity meet. 

Size 38, In excellent vintage condition