1970s Pierre Balmain Jersey A-Line Yellow Halterneck Maxi Dress black-party-dress The silk jacquard fabrics each

The silk jacquard fabrics each have different oriental designs: bamboo

This Ted Lapidus dress is circa 1977 and is made entirely by hand

it is defined by a sculptural neckline that reflects Balmain’s own description of his work as “the architecture of movement

The silk twill fabric is printed with the words “Atelier Versace” and the original

1970s Pierre Balmain Jersey A-Line Yellow Halterneck Maxi Dress black-party-dress The silk jacquard fabrics eachPierre Balmain ran his eponymous fashion house until his death in 1982. This striking gown dates to the 1970s, the final decade of his tenure, and was produced under his Les Tricots (The Knits) label. Tailored from thick stretch jersey in a vibrant buttercup yellow, the dress features a floor sweeping A line silhouette. Sleeveless in cut, it is defined by a sculptural neckline that reflects Balmains own description of his work as the architecture of