1960s Numbered Couture Balmain Dress designer-james-galanos rare example of 1920s day

rare example of 1920s day wear with insanely fabulous fine detail design work

The gown is heavy to pick up because of how much fabric was used but is shockingly light and airy feeling when on because of the fine grade jersey used

This reference is furthered by the knotted fringe on the matching wide scarf

The Alexander McQueen site says of this collection:

each with a rhinestone at the top

1960s Numbered Couture Balmain Dress designer-james-galanos rare example of 1920s dayThis is an amazing couture, numbered piece from the house of Balmain! It is an exceptional example of day wear for the period and immaculately constructed. The exterior is a black silk crepe wool very fine and light and that is lined in the highest quality silk that feels amazing against the skin it is so sensual and soft feeling. All the interior work is by hand and the lining and zipper are hand set. Each of the two buttons on the cuffs are hand