Lot 69
  • 69

Pierre Balmain Haute couture, 1955

Estimate
800 - 1,200 EUR
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Description

  • Velvet
Model 'Berlin', a silk faille and velvet dance dress

Provenance

Runway model, from the wardrobe of the iconic Balmain model Paulette.

Condition

A Pierre Balmain couture velvet and faille cocktail dress, ‘Berlin’, 1955, with muslin defile label ‘Berlin, 414, Paulette, Elise’, side drapes to skirt, bust 81cm, 32in, waist 56cm,22in Heavily altered overall
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