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Balenciaga (Kering)

Spain · FMCG

LeaveRussia detail: Scaling Back

Scaling back

Balenciaga SA (/bəˌlɛnsiˈɑːɡə/ bə-LEN-see-AH-gə) is a luxury fashion house founded in 1919 by the Spanish couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga in San Sebastian, Spain, and currently based in Paris. Balenciaga produces ready-to-wear footwear, handbags, and accessories, and licenses its name and branding to Coty for fragrances. It is currently owned by the French corporation Kering.

Status last verified 03/08/2026Source checked 04/09/2023Company website ↗LeaveRussia profile ↗

Decision trail

Decision date 07/11/2022 · Reference ↗

Lancome, Yves Saint Laurent, Armani and other brand of Kering are returning to Russia: when cosmetics will appear in stores.

Status history since 2022

  1. 03/08/2026 scaling back · Imported from KSE LeaveRussia

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