From the highly sought-after Spring 2005 runway “Sailor” collection and featured in the ad campaign worn by Gisele, this navy striped military jacket is a standout example of Nicolas Ghesquière’s masterful ability to blend historical references with futuristic tailoring. A archival piece, the jacket reinterprets maritime tradition through a sharply contemporary, sculptural lens.
Crafted in a rich navy blue fabric adorned with white horizontal, vertical, and diagonal pinstripes, the piece is gently padded and structured for a sleek, hourglass silhouette. The sharply angled lapels, defined by bold black silk trim, anchor the design with visual authority. Ghesquière’s eye for detail is evident in the array of engraved gold-tone trumpet buttons, which decorate the lapels, cuffs, shoulders, and fasten the jacket with a double-button closure at the waist. Intricate gold thread buttonhole detailing elevates this collector’s item with couture-level finish.
Designed to transition effortlessly from day to night, this jacket pairs as easily with denim as it does with a structured skirt. It is a definitive representation of Ghesquière’s vision for modern uniform dressing—elegant, assertive, and enduringly relevant.
An iconic runway piece from one of Balenciaga’s most celebrated collections—a timeless statement for the true collector.

Size 40, in excellent condition
Shoulder width:43 cm
Bust :42 cm
Sleeve length:65 cm
Length:70 cm