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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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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
1970's PIERRE BALMAIN elaborately beaded silk and velvet HAUTE COUTURE dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet-black silk satin and velvet haute couture dress designed by Pierre Balmain, dating to the 1970’s. The dress is cut in a simple, straight silhouette that falls just abov...
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Late 20th Century 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
1960's PIERRE BALMAIN demi couture black dress & jacket with beading
By Pierre Balmain
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This demi-couture jacket and dress set from 1960's designed by Pierre Balmain is cut in black with a clean fit through the body.
The dress itself is simple and cut slim, with short ...
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses
1970s Pierre Balmain Jersey A-Line Yellow Halterneck Maxi Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in London, GB
Pierre Balmain ran his eponymous fashion house until his death in 1982. This striking gown dates to the 1970s, the final decade of his tenure, and was produced under his Les Tricots ...
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