1970s Balestra Roma Alta Moda Haute Couture Silk Chiffon & Fused Glitter Dress designer-bessi An attached gathered sash cinches

An attached gathered sash cinches in the waist for added shape and balance

The top is fitted and lean and the skirt flows to the floor with the volume created by the opening of flat pleats that circle the waist

I have not seen another one of these in purple before and I love it

Item# DD3005

Its very rare to find these matched sets and both pieces are in excellent condition

1970s Balestra Roma Alta Moda Haute Couture Silk Chiffon & Fused Glitter Dress designer-bessi An attached gathered sash cinchesRenato Balestra launched his alta moda, Haute Couture label in Rome in 1951. His work quickly gained international fame and was one of the cornerstone ateliers of the Italian couture 'Alta Moda' movement. On their website they state: 'The Balestra brand blends the mastery of the artisans and the style of the designer to express its vision to the fullest, thanks to hundreds of hours of craftmanship and the highest attention to details.' This is a