1954 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Silk Brocade Dress and Jacket Suit great-gatsby-dress This arresting late 1970s maxi

This arresting late 1970s maxi skirt ensemble in contrasting violet and emerald green is labelled by Lydia Martin and is made of the same fabric and design as an Yves Saint Laurent haute couture dress from the same era sold by Kerry Taylor Lot 160

with a side zip to fasten to the waist

The reverse of the dress has a cut out back and fastens to the side with a modern concealed zip that is original to the dress

It is exceptional construction - we don't see many blouses like this in flawless vintage condition from the 40s anymore

From the waist down

1954 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Silk Brocade Dress and Jacket Suit great-gatsby-dress This arresting late 1970s maxiThis 1950s silk brocade two piece couture dress set has a stunning paisley pattern in pink and gold threads. The dress features a scalloped edge trim to the top of the bodice and three sets of darts leading down from the bust to nip in the waist, creating the classic '50s fitted shape. The skirt has two pockets, both silk lined and pleasantly deep for what you might expect of a vintage piece. The interior of the dress is also lined in champagne silk,