Pierre Balmain

Rare set made of grey flannel and wool twill with stripes design in shades of beige and white on matching ground.

Three pieces set : false two-pieces sleeveless dress with attached belt set with golden metal rings, collarless short jacket with front zipper and long striped sash.

Black silk lining.

Pierre Balmain " Florilège " label : Pierre Balmain can be regarded as the inventor of ready-to-wear, because as a wise businessman he created this collection to give work to his seamstresses when the lack of  Haute couture orders left them unemployed. The models were made with same materials and care as Haute couture, on Stockman mannequins measures, kept in wardrobes and then altered to fit the clientes' measurements. Regarding to the condition of this dress, we can wonder if it ever went out of its wardrobe !