2001 Balmain Haute Couture Runway Coat and Dress Ensemble red-dress The dress comes with a

The dress comes with a white cotton petticoat which is finished with a ruffle-trimmed frilly hem

it is tailored from pure silk patterned with a cheerful print of bright flowers in sage

lilac and pillar box red

This dress closes at the side with a silver-toned metal zip which is most probably original to the dress

Cut to a high waist style

2001 Balmain Haute Couture Runway Coat and Dress Ensemble red-dress The dress comes with aThis beautifully crafted coat and dress suit walked the runway as part of Balmains Spring 2001 haute couture collection (look 10). Designed by the creative director at the time, Oscar de la Renta, the Vogue review stated that the designers faithful followers would have been fans of this collection. The ensemble is tailored from a lightweight, smooth wool silk blend in a biscuity beige hue. The dress is cut to a highly wearable shift dress silhouette