1954 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Silk Brocade Dress and Jacket Suit 1950s_Wool_Vest The dress has a a

The dress has a a gathered round neckline with draw string detail and long bishop style sleeves with gathered cuffs

The condition is excellent and there are no faults of any note

it is vivacious and versatile and a great choice for the summer

There is an additional ochre coloured over-stitched zig-zag pattern on the neckline

this is a quality dressmaker or atelier piece and the colours are very fresh and bright

1954 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Silk Brocade Dress and Jacket Suit 1950s_Wool_Vest The dress has a aThis 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,