Dress
Brand
Balenciaga
(French, founded 1937)
Designer
Cristóbal Balenciaga
(1895 - 1972)
c. 1960
Wool
Gift of David Biderman
Object number82.208.6
Balenciaga was an undisputed leader of fashion during the 1950s. Christian Dior, arguably the most famous couturier of the era, referred to his fellow designer as “the Master of us all.” Balenciaga’s work relied not on ostentation, but skillful design. This elegantly simple sheath dress is adorned only with a self-fabric bow.
DescriptionSheath dress in dark brown wool with cap sleeves, large bow tie collar; coutureExhibitions