Now don't think I'm hating on the genius that is Nicholas Ghesquiere... but after seeing the Balenciaga exhibit in Paris last week I think some pieces should almost be considered re-issues of Cristobal Balenciaga's original work. Check out my (bad) photo (on top) of Cristobal Balenciaga's early polka dot dress and then Nicholas Ghesquiere's redux from his Pre-Fall 06 Collection. Picture below courtesy of Balenciaga website.