1960s Numbered Couture Balmain Suit designer-bessi Fully lined in a blue

Fully lined in a blue silk that has the BB logo woven through it and it closes with a back hidden zipper

Fully lined through the body in a yellow silk chiffon

that would have been completely overseen by the house of† Desses and is how "ready to wear" pieces were produced for† clients

Note that the hem of the skirt looks to have been cut at some point and is pressed to hem but the under-edge is raw

The fabric is a silk taffeta with ribbons of silky rayon worked directly into the fabric

1960s Numbered Couture Balmain Suit designer-bessi Fully lined in a blueA rare and wonderful find, this is am amazing numbered haute couture suit by Pierre Balmain. Everything about it is a showcase to what you get when attention is paid to every last detail. The dress is beautifully cut and has a unique double zipper. Just the process of zipping and snapping everything perfectly into place makes you feel like you are wearing something really special. The bodice is a deep blue and kept simple. Long refined sleeves, a high