c1957 Black Cristobal Balenciaga Haute Couture Suit designer-genny gathered at the neckline to

gathered at the neckline to emphasize breasts

A wonderful and vibrant dress by Leonard in a fabulous mix of blues with shots of purple and green

There is a faint mark under one arm

Signed Elsa Peretti item for Tiffany & Co

They are also very well made - this one is made to demi-couture standards - and the fabrics she brought back from those trips of the highest quality

c1957 Black Cristobal Balenciaga Haute Couture Suit designer-genny gathered at the neckline toThis wonderful Haute Couture suit is from the 1957 58 winter collection and comes from the closet of the original owner who commissioned it directly from the atelier. Cristobal Balenciaga was known for his fine tailoring and sculptural approach to design and the restrained and refined lines of this suit showcase that aesthetic. Even Dior himself declared Balenciaga as "the Master of us all" and Balenciaga's impact on fashion cannot be underestimated.