Exceptional 1959 Balenciaga Haute Couture Strapless Ivory Silk Chiffon w Metallic Embroidery designer-gucci under that is a single

under that is a single faceted button

We found a teeny slice of it or a very similar piece on the runway and even though the photo shows the model on an angle

Pair these with any solid or mix and match prints for a million styling options

with hand painted panels on both the front and back

Exceptional 1959 Balenciaga Haute Couture Strapless Ivory Silk Chiffon w Metallic Embroidery designer-gucci under that is a singleThe dress dates to the 1959 Balenciaga Couture collection. Based on the information provided by the Balenciaga archives there is a possibility that it was made in 1960. It was made under the creative direction of Cristobal Balenciaga. I was able to date this dress after speaking with the Balenciaga archives and they confirmed that this was 19591960. They hold its twin in yellow. They do not allow sharing of photos from their archives but I have seen