Minimalist 1970s Pierre Balmain Numbered Haute Couture Rich Red Silk Dress w Knife Pleat Detailing designer-sybil-connolly There is a dark mark

There is a dark mark at the front and the fabric has thinned

The waist is defined with a broad band of silk jersey that has the same pattern but is set horizontally within stripes of colour

What a beautiful example of the early swing or day dress as it evolved form the more tubular flapper to a more fitted silhouette

The inside is lined in that perfect 1930s lingerie weight pale lemon colored silk

Minimalist 1970s Pierre Balmain Numbered Haute Couture Rich Red Silk Dress w Knife Pleat Detailing designer-sybil-connolly There is a dark markPierre Balmain began his career at Molyneux where he worked part time until 1936. After a brief stint serving in the military he landed at the house of Lucian Lelong. He eventually made the leap to independence and his first show was held on October 12th, 1945 at his salon at rue Francois 1er. This is a dress that perfectly shows that Haute Couture does not always have to be an elaborate over the top creation. Sometimes the beauty of couture lies in