1895-1972 Cristobal Balenciaga

[DosViolines]

Cristobal Balenciaga works Couture magic with shimmering golden brocade in this "light as air" dress and jacket from the early 1960's.

The sleeveless dress has a fitted waist accented with a golden bow. The skirt is gently gathered, and falls in soft folds over the hips. There is a zipper at the left side as well as a series of fabric covered snaps. The dress is lined in sheer silk organza, and the construction includes a Merry Widow at the waistline.

The collarless jacket has three fabric covered buttons and bracelet length sleeves. The jacket is lined in pale gold silk, and it has the Balenciaga label as well as the numbered couture label at the center back.

katykane

 

[SomethingElse]

I don't think this little jacket has been posted yet.



http://www.eluniversal.com/estampastematica/archivo/moda220706/vivirmoda3.shtml in Spanish

 

[La bordélique]

^ Beautiful, but that's a piece from Spring Summer 2006...

 

[StyleIsInUs]

Thank you SomethingElse. I loved the ss06 collection. To me, it's beyond beautiful .

 

[SomethingElse]

^ To make up for my booboo. I hope none of these are posted already.

Detail of a 1961 fabric:

1961 - Evening ensemble of pink taffeta tunic with a long skirt and matching gathered cape. Tunic embroidery of vinyl, chenille and rhinestones by Lesage. Label: Made in France. Gift of Bert de Winter in 1969.

Source: http://www.tfc.unt.edu/main/WebGallery/Balenciaga/Balenciaga.htm

 

[ApertureRomance]

A designers , designer for sure. And thankyou for all the images !

 

[DosViolines]

Here's another gorgeous gown

thefrock

 

[vogue_addiction]

what a great talent! Amazing!!!

 

[DosViolines]

Balenciaga Wool Suit, c. 1955

whitakerauction

 

[DosViolines]

Balenciaga Couture Dress & Jacket, 1960s

whitakerauction

 

[DosViolines]

Balenciaga Couture Dress, 1960s

whitakerauction

 

[DosViolines]

Balenciaga Couture Suit, 1960s

whitakerauction

 

[SomethingElse]

Those are all breathtakingly magnificent, DosViolines! I just found this very strange hat.

beverleybirks.com

 

[DosViolines]

I just found this very strange hat.

Indeed, but I like the fact that it seems so different then what we'd expect from him. It's kinda boho

 

[SomethingElse]

I can only translate this part: moiré color ivory accompanied with a cap of the same weave embroidered in pedrería, and a tuille veil. c. 1965.

museodeltraje.mcu.es

 

[DosViolines]

thefrock

 

[BaroqueRockstar]

from US vogue sept
scanned by MMA

 

[DosViolines]

from US vogue sept
scanned by MMA

Thanks for the article

I would never have thought that she would collect vintage Balenciaga.
When I think of Stephanie Seymour it's all Axl Rose and guitar solos

 

[SomethingElse]

Couture Coat, c. 1960.

whitakerauction.com

 

[SomethingElse]

Couture Coat, 1960.

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