Evening Gown
Description:
Ballgown of olive/brown iridescent silk taffeta with all over Lesage embroidery of metallic thread, beads, small sequins, and green chenille yarn. Full length; round neck; long sleeves; center back zipper. Lined in copper colored organza.
Designer's label: "Pierre Balmain / Paris"
Style label under designer's label: "173666"
Accompanying gown, but not shown:
Stole of olive green silk; fringed ends.
Petticoat for dress. Under layers of very stiff olive netting. Inner support bodice of co…
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Date:
Autumn 1998
Creator:
De la Renta, Oscar