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What is Balmain Paris?
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Balmain Paris is an iconic French couture house founded by Pierre Balmain in 1945. Balmain, which became known for its bell-shaped skirts and sophisticated cocktail dresses that drew on elegant ballet dancer costumes, was among the first to offer French looks to the American market. Since the death of the founder in 1982, the design reins at the company have been handed to luminaries such as Oscar de la Renta and Olivier Rousteing, an alum of Roberto Cavalli who was installed as creative director at the label in 2011. Shop a collection of vintage Balmain from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 18, 2024
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BALMAIN black wool FUZZY GLITTER MILITARY Coat Jacket 36 XS
By Balmain
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Balmain maxi coat in black wool (49%), virgin wool (25%), polyester (14%) and polyamide (12%), subtly infused with silver lurex fuzz for a refined, evening-ready shimm...
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2010s Jackets
Wool chevron and Faux fur coat BALMAIN
By Balmain
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wool chevron and Faux fur ( 50% acrylic, 50% polyester) Fabric belt and belt-loop. Button and buttonhole on the middle front. Pocket on both side.
SIZE 38 (Fr) M
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1990s Coats
Pierre Balmain White Bodycon Dress
By Balmain, Pierre Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous white body conscious bandage dress from Pierre Balmain. It has long sleeves, a square cut neckline, and fabulous ribbed panels accentuating the waist and bust. It is unl...
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Pierre Balmain Silk Safety Pin Dress
By Balmain, Pierre Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pale yellow silk dress from Pierre Balmain. It is semi fitted skimming the body with a crew neckline and long sleeves adorned along the outside with dozens of silver safety...
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2010s French Day Dresses
Balmain Runway Silk Ruched Dress
By Pierre Balmain, Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous taupe fine silk jersey dress from Balmain. It has a plunging neckline framed with vertically ruched panels. The fitted skirt is horizontally ruched with angled insets o...
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2010s French Day Dresses
Balmain Velvet Set - '00s
By Balmain
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The black Balmain Velvet Set is a luxury designer ensemble, combining tailored elegance with a bold, confident attitude.
Crafted from high-quality black velvet, this set consists of...
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