Balenciaga by Nicholas Ghesquiere Strap Shoes.Nicolas Ghesquière is a globally recognized fashion designer and is currently creative director for the house of Balenciaga, and the man behind these shoes. This man is truly a genius when it comes to shoes, remember the lego-coloured pumps and the futuristic robot leggings (worn by Beyonce) from Balenciaga’s spring and winter 2007 collections? Well with Nicolas Ghesquière, you can always expect really interesting if not wearable footwear.