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Dinner Gown

Description: Dinner gown with black crepe skier and white faille bodice; bodice is hand embroidered in iridescent rhinestones, sequins, silver thread, and crystal drops. b) 2" sash of bright pink satin at natural waist.
Date: 1960
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Draped hat

Description: Hat of orange silk chiffon. The wide brim and high crown are draped in orange chiffon which folds under the brim at the left back. The white grosgrain headband has stiffened black net at the back to support the hat on the head. Lined in straw net. No labels.
Date: 1961
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Dress

Description: Dress of black wool. Below-knee length. V neckline with trim of black chenille fringe. 3/4 sleeves with matching fringe. Center front opening from neckline to below waist, secured with tiny hidden snaps and single hook and eye at waist. Attached self belt at waist, the ends of which cross over and secure with pairs of hooks and eyes to side seams. Skirt is gathered at waistline. Hem with black chenille fringe. Bodice partly lined with sheer black organza across shoulder blades at back. Attached… more
Date: 1960
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Dress

Description: Dress of beige jersey knit. a) Dress with double breasted bodice and large notched collar. Two large circular beige buttons and covered buttonhole. 3/4 length sleeves. Left side zipper under sleeve. Gathered at waist. Skirt of dress lined in beige silk. Designer's label on inside right seam under arm opening: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Maker's tag under designer's label: "67007" b) Brown suede belt 3 3/4" wide with self-covered slide buckle. c) Beige silk slip. Three snap clo… more
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Dress

Description: Dress of hot pink with embroidered white polka dots. Zipper located on left back of dress. Sleeveless with four snap closures on left shoulder; above-knee length. Bateau neckline. Lined in bright pink silk. Side slit pockets. Slight pleating at waist.
Date: 1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Dress

Description: A) Evening gown of bright blue silk gazar; sleeveless, fitted bodice with high rounded neckline in front and DEEP squared backless to waistband scoop. Full-length skirt with slight A-line. Designer's label at center front neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Style number behind Designer's label: "[?]5228" "Made in France" tag attached to lower edge of Designer's Label. Retailer's label: "Made in France especially for / Neiman-Marcus" B) Matching blue feather boa.
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Dress

Description: Dress of light weight apple green wool crepe with sack back. Short sleeves; knee-length; round neckline, low waisted. Back closure of 5 snaps with top hook & eye. Slit pockets at left and right seams. Top part lined in olive green silk. Bottom lined in apple green silk.
Date: August 1960
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Dress

Description: Cocktail dress of black silk brocade; form-fitting. Half-length dolman sleeves with underarm gussets have hook & eyes to create "puff" at elbow. Dropped waist; sash of same at hips ties at left hip; knee-length. Low, U-shaped neckline. Skirt of dress is lined in black silk. Designer's Label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Maker's label on back of designer's label, barely legible: "96725" Tag attached to bottom of designer's label: "Made in France"
Date: 1960
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Dress

Description: Evening gown of black wool boucle trimmed with black fur (mink?) around neckline. Long gown, high neckline in front, sleeveless, low cut back with "tail" of fur at bottom of back. Boned understructure.
Date: 1962
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Dress

Description: Two-piece dress of black silk with black double satin 3" wide tie belt. a) Overblouse has weighted yolk neckline and gathers below. Sleeveless. Snaps up center front. Unlined b) Below knee-length tubular skirt with narrow waistband. Hook & eye closure over concealed zipper. c) Tie belt of 3" wide black satin with frayed ends.
Date: 1964
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Dress

Description: Two-piece suit of cinnamon colored textured wool. A) Short, unfitted top of cinnamon colored knit wool. Bateau neckline with opening at left shoulder with four snaps and two hook & eyes. 3/4 length sleeves are cut in one with body and supplemented by two triangular shaped gussets under the arm. A hole at center front waist allows a chocolate silk ribbon attached to the skirt to tie through in a bow. Zipper set upside-down at left side seam supplemented by two hook & eyes. Fully lined in cinnam… more
Date: 1960
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Dress

Description: Two-piece black wool crepe dress. a) Blouse of black wool crepe with dolman shaped sleeves. No shoulder seams; top cut in one bias piece. Bateau neckline. Gussets at right and left waist sides extending over hips. Unlined. b) Knee-length straight skirt in same, slightly eased into piped waist-band. Metal zipper at left side with large hook & eye. Lined in black silk.
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Dress and cape

Description: Day dress of heavy, white matelasse with matching cape. A) Cape. Collarless with no arm slits. Lined in cream colored silk. Evidence of removed label, of the "EISA" size. B) Dress. Sleeveless. Collarless with center front opening of 8 self covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Left and right slit pockets at seams. Lined in cream colored silk. Evidence of removed label, of the "EISA" size.
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Dress ensemble

Description: Dress of navy blue with navy blue wool twill coat embellished with silver buttons. a) Coat of navy blue wool twill with convertible collar. Single breasted with 5 silver domed buttons and welt buttonholes. Inseam pockets at front sides. Shaped 3/4 length sleeves. Street length. Back has one large inverted box pleated topped with two matching buttons at back waist. Lined in navy blue acetate. Designer's label at inside center back neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Couture numb… more
Date: 1962
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble consisting of: a) Coat of silver lame with jeweled buttons lined in same black wool jersey as dress. b) Tunic top of black wool jersey. Sleeveless with two side slit pockets. Closure at back with two snaps and self-covered buttons. Lined in black silk. c) Pants of heavy black wool jersey. Double side zippers. Designer Label: "EISA"
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Ensemble

Description: Two-piece dress of bright pink summer silk with tiny white carnation print. a) Bias cut; sleeveless overblouse with pleats at shoulder that extend down back. Lined in cream colored crepe. Three weights at neckline. b) Knee-length tubular skirt with narrow waistband. Left side zipper with hook & eye on waistband. Lined in cream colored silk.
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Ensemble

Description: Navy blue linen tunic top and skirt with a pale pink faille day coat. (a) Day coat of pink silk faille bonded to silk pastel print. Dropped shoulder with full length, two piece sleeve set onto yoke that is raglan styled in front. Lapped center front opening with four round pink plastic buttons and bound buttonholes (top buttonhole is not functional). Facings of print side of fabric show at front neck. Two welt pockets with flaps in front lined in navy silk. Deep inverted boxpleat at center ba… more
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Ensemble

Description: Three piece ensemble of chartreuse linen jacket and shirt dress with sash of dark coral-orange dots on lighter coral-orange. a) Jacket of chartreuse linen with banded collar. Open front. Short sleeves. Lined in chartreuse silk. Label removed. b) Dress of chartreuse linen. Sleeveless with circular plastic button at each shoulder with bound buttonhole. Natural waistline, street length. Slit pockets at left and right seams. Long, hidden zipper down center front. Skirt lined in chartreuse silk. … more
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Ensemble

Description: Two piece suit of black and white alpaca wool tweed. (a) Semi-fitted jacket of black alpaca wool tweed. Jewel neckline. 3/4 length, two piece, set in sleeves. Lapped center front opening with two large ball buttons with jet beads and bound buttonholes supplemented by one hook and eye closure below buttons. Fronts have fish-eye darts and vents at hem slightly set toward the front from the sides. Fully lined in black silk. Designer's label stitched inside at back neck: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue … more
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble of black heavy wool twill. a) Jacket of black wool twill. Double breasted with 8 smooth circular 3/4" black buttons. Full length raglan sleeves and convertible collar. Faux flap pockets at left and right hem with single matching button at center of flap. Fully lined in black silk. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Haute Couture number under designer's label: "95650" b) Skirt of black wool twill. Flared with 3/4" rolled waistband. Street length. Left side z… more
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble of linen blend with green and fuchsia print of trees and flowers. (a) Dress has collarless V-neck; sleeveless; diagonal front snap closure; street length. Lined in emerald green silk. Designer's label: "EISA" (b) Box jacket of same has notched collar and narrow lapels; 3/4 length sleeves. Drawstring-look hem with tie belt of same fabric. Lined in emerald green silk. Designer's label: "EISA"
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
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