Evening dress
Brand
Balmain
(French, founded 1945)
Designer
Oscar de la Renta
(1932 - 2014)
Spring 2002
Black silk embroidered organza
Gift of Mrs. Martin D. Gruss
Object number2009.16.63
Oscar de la Renta designed couture and ready-to-wear for Balmain from 1993 until 2002, and at the same time maintained his own highly-successful label. With his use of elegant embroidery on this gown, de la Renta reveals his penchant for feminine designs while also giving a subtle nod to the design heritage of the House of Balmain.
DescriptionShort sleeve evening dress with train in black silk organza embroidered overall in white floral pattern with border details and scalloped finished edges; shirtdress styling; curved dropped waist - high front to lower back; full skirt; silk knotted CF buttons, hidden snap closureCollections
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