Balenciaga's avant-garde designs, like the clear tape bracelet, spark online buzz and criticism. Founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga, the brand continues to redefine luxury fashion with a disruptive aesthetic and unexpected collaborations.Balenciaga's avant-garde designs, like the clear tape bracelet, spark online buzz and criticism. Founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga, the brand continues to redefine luxury fashion with a disruptive aesthetic and unexpected collaborations.