Minimalist 1970s Pierre Balmain Numbered Haute Couture Rich Red Silk Dress w Knife Pleat Detailing designer-jean-paul-gaultier This 1970s silk chiffon goddess

This 1970s silk chiffon goddess dress by the great Jean Varon is constructed with a layer of eggplant hued silk chiffon cascading from the shoulders

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The dress is cut to skim over the bodice and dips down on one side to leave your shoulder and arm completely bare

Backed in an ivory silk and closes down the back with a series of hidden

It is also a good weight that has a beautiful drape but still manages to glide over the body and be very flattering

Minimalist 1970s Pierre Balmain Numbered Haute Couture Rich Red Silk Dress w Knife Pleat Detailing designer-jean-paul-gaultier This 1970s silk chiffon goddessPierre 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