c1957 Black Cristobal Balenciaga Haute Couture Suit designer-fred-perlberg The main dress is a

The main dress is a fitted sheath with that pretty soft blue and grey floral printed chiffon over a white base

Striping details are worked into the fabric on the waist

Scott's garments have a touch of the American sportswear movement to them mixed with that European glamor and I love whenever I find a great piece like this dress

I love the band at the waist that gives it a bit of visual definition but still allows for that easy to wear cut

c1957 Black Cristobal Balenciaga Haute Couture Suit designer-fred-perlberg The main dress is aThis 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.