Object: Evening dress
Brand:
Balmain
(French, founded 1945)
Designer:
Pierre Balmain
(1914 - 1982)
Date: Fall 1956
Medium: Net and taffeta
Country: France
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Fernand Leval
Object number: 84.125.5
DescriptionEvening gown of tan, beige net; waltz length; camisole bodice with self straps, horizontally pleated; full gathered skirt (tutu) in four net layers (tulle); attached white taffeta petticoat; center back zipper closure.
Exhibitions:
- Ballerina: Fashion's Modern Muse