Fall 1959 Cristobal Balenciaga Haute Couture Black Jacket w Incredible Beaded Buttons designer-philip-hulitar Bodice: 11" from top of

Bodice: 11" from top of straps to empire waist seam

It is still a stunning and rare piece and a bargain because of these small flaws that do not impact the wearability of the gown

Look 28 (vogue

One day I will come across it once again and it will be sent to the new owner if it is sold already when that happens

Wired internally around the edges

Fall 1959 Cristobal Balenciaga Haute Couture Black Jacket w Incredible Beaded Buttons designer-philip-hulitar Bodice: 11" from top ofThis jacket is extraordinary. We have dated it to the Fall 1959 Haute Couture collection based on the similarity in the buttons used on it to another Balenciaga suit that is held in The Metropolitan Museum's permanent archives. Cristobal Balenciaga was known for his fine tailoring and sculptural approach to design. Christian Dior himself declared Balenciaga as 'the Master of us all'. Balenciaga's impact on fashion cannot be underestimated. He passed