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What was Pierre Balmain known for?
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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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Balmain for TWA 1965 French Blue Pebble Tweed Wool Flight Attendant Coat
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A museum worthy crossover of French Couture and midcentury stewardess style. This flight attendant uniform was designed by Pierre Balmain in 1965 for Trans World Airlines (TWA). Cra...
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1960s American Single-Breasted Jackets
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
1980s Pierre Balmain Vintage Color Block Strapless Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Sparks, NV
Rare vintage 1980s black, white and red strapless dress by Pierre Balmain. Embroidered scroll detail. Fully lined with side zip and hook closure. There is no marked size but the dres...
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
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 Bodycon Dress with Sheer Shoulders and Waist
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black bandage dress from Pierre Balmain. It has a stand up collar, long sleeves and is fitted through to the hips. There are fabulous horizontal sheer panels around the sh...
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage Pierre Balmain sunglasses from 80's
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and undeniably glamorous, these Pierre Balmain sunglasses from the 1970s beautifully embody the refinement of French haute couture. Their oversized silhouette, defined by gen...
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