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What was Pierre Balmain known for?

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What was Pierre Balmain known for?
Pierre Balmain was a French fashion designer most known for founding his fashion house Balmain. Balmain’s designs are described as sophisticated and elegant, and remain one of the most sought after garments in high-fashion. Find vintage and contemporary Balmain designs from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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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

Pierre Balmain White Bodycon Dress
By Pierre Balmain, 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

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

Pierre Balmian New Jeans with Leather and Chain Side Lacing
By Balmain, Pierre Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous baby pink cotton denim jeans with a bit of stretch from Balmain. It has the Balmain jean signature horizontal seaming at the knees, 5 front pockets including zipper pockets...
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2010s French Jeans

Pierre Balmain Snakeskin Leather Beige Nude High Heel Mule Sandals 36
By Balmain, Pierre Balmain
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Introducing the epitome of sophistication and style: the Pierre Balmain Snakeskin Leather Beige Nude High Heel Mule Sandals in size 36. Elevate your ens...
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2010s European Heels

A Pierre Balmain Ottoman Silk Faille Couture Ball-Gown N° 83213 Paris Circa 1958
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958 France A yellow banana ottoman silk faille ball-gown or ceremonial long dress. Boned bodice with large plunge neckline and cream oblique pleated shape faille on the ches...
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1950s French Evening Dresses

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