Fall 2000 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Silk Chiffon, Net & Feather Skirt Dress designer-paco-rabanne The sequins are sewn onto

The sequins are sewn onto a knit

/  (3-5) Cherie

I know that it was styled over a slim fitting top to give it a more casual feel as Vogue noted above but I think it is far more beautiful worn on its own as the gorgeous dress it was intended to be

The entire bodice has bead work and sequins worked into the design - quite heavily done in many areas and with an almost 3D feel

These were made in a variety of colours and this one is a gorgeous purple lavender colour

Fall 2000 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Silk Chiffon, Net & Feather Skirt Dress designer-paco-rabanne The sequins are sewn ontoThe Shrimpton Couture Archives Haute couture Pierre Balmain. The skirt is netting with feathers attached and it has transparency to it. Sleeves: " Shoulders: " Bust: " flat across from side seam to side seam Waist: " flat across from side seam to side seam Hips: " flat across from side seam to side seam Bodice: " from top of bodice to waist Skirt: " from waist to hem Modern Sizing Equivalent: Reference Photos: (1) Fall 2000 Pierre Balmain Couture