c1957 Black Cristobal Balenciaga Haute Couture Suit designer-fred-perlberg Wonderful and unique top that

Wonderful and unique top that I feel must have had a label at some point as it is so striking and unusual - perhaps Kenzo or of that ilk

Striping details are worked into the fabric on the waist

The dress is unlined and closes with a back painted metal zipper

These will fit a variety of sizes since they are not cut to be super fitted

The bodice skims over the torso and then the skirt flares out in the prettiest of ways

c1957 Black Cristobal Balenciaga Haute Couture Suit designer-fred-perlberg Wonderful and unique top thatThis 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.