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1958 Pierre Balmain Haute-Couture Blue Floral Silk Organdy Strapless Full Dress
1958 Pierre Balmain Haute-Couture Blue Floral Silk Organdy Strapless Full Dress

1958 Pierre Balmain Haute-Couture Blue Floral Silk Organdy Strapless Full Dress

By Pierre Balmain, Pierre Balmain Haute Couture

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Christian Dior. In 1945 he finally opened his own couture house. Balmain created a very sculptural quality

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1950s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Balmain- Paris, 1954
Mark Shaw - Backstage at Balmain- Paris, 1954

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Balmain- Paris, 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. This material is available

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

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Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Balmain- Paris, 1954
Mark Shaw - Backstage at Balmain- Paris, 1954

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Balmain- Paris, 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. This material is available

Category

Vintage 1950s French Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954
Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

by Mark Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. available

Category

Vintage 1950s French Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw-Backstage at Pierre Balmain - Paris, 1954
Mark Shaw-Backstage at Pierre Balmain - Paris, 1954

Mark Shaw-Backstage at Pierre Balmain - Paris, 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

by Mark Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. There is also

Category

Vintage 1950s French Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954
Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

by Mark Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. This material

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

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Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954
Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

by Mark Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. This material

Category

Vintage 1950s French Photography

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Balmain- Paris, 1954
Mark Shaw - Backstage at Balmain- Paris, 1954

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Balmain- Paris, 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

by Mark Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. This image is

Category

Vintage 1950s French Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Balmain- Paris, 1954
Mark Shaw - Backstage at Balmain- Paris, 1954

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Balmain- Paris, 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

by Mark Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. This image is

Category

Vintage 1950s French Photography

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Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Balmain #12- Paris, 1954
Mark Shaw - Backstage at Balmain #12- Paris, 1954

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Balmain #12- Paris, 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

by Mark Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. This image is

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954
Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

by Mark Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. This image is

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954
Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

by Mark Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. This image is

Category

Vintage 1950s French Photography

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Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954
Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

by Mark Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. This image is

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

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Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Editioned Photo by Mark Shaw-Backstage at Pierre Balmain, 1954 #2
Editioned Photo by Mark Shaw-Backstage at Pierre Balmain, 1954 #2

Editioned Photo by Mark Shaw-Backstage at Pierre Balmain, 1954 #2

Located in Richmond, VA

shot by Mark Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. It is also

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

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Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954 #7
Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954 #7

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954 #7

Located in Richmond, VA

Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. This material is available

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954 #9
Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954 #9

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954 #9

Located in Richmond, VA

for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. This material is available

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

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Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954 #7
Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954 #7

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954 #7

Located in Richmond, VA

Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. This material is available

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954 #6
Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954 #6

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954 #6

Located in Richmond, VA

Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. This material is available

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

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Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954 #8
Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954 #8

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954 #8

Located in Richmond, VA

Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. This material is available

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

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Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw Editioned Photo- Backstage at Balmain#1- Paris, 1954
Mark Shaw Editioned Photo- Backstage at Balmain#1- Paris, 1954

Mark Shaw Editioned Photo- Backstage at Balmain#1- Paris, 1954

By Mark Shaw

Located in Richmond, VA

Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. This material is available

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

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Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw Editioned Photo- Backstage at Balmain#1- Paris, 1954
Mark Shaw Editioned Photo- Backstage at Balmain#1- Paris, 1954

Mark Shaw Editioned Photo- Backstage at Balmain#1- Paris, 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. This material is

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

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Archival Paper, Rag Paper

Mark Shaw-Backstage at Pierre Balmain #6 - Paris, 1954
Mark Shaw-Backstage at Pierre Balmain #6 - Paris, 1954

Mark Shaw-Backstage at Pierre Balmain #6 - Paris, 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

by Mark Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. There is also

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

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Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain #11- Paris, 1954
Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain #11- Paris, 1954

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain #11- Paris, 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

by Mark Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. available

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain#12- Paris, 1954
Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain#12- Paris, 1954

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain#12- Paris, 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

by Mark Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. This image is

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

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Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954 #4
Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954 #4

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954 #4

Located in Richmond, VA

taken by Mark Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. This image is

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

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Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Balmain #13- Paris, 1954
Mark Shaw - Backstage at Balmain #13- Paris, 1954

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Balmain #13- Paris, 1954

By Mark Shaw

Located in Richmond, VA

by Mark Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. This material is

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Vintage 1950s American Photography

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Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain #4- Paris, 1954
Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain #4- Paris, 1954

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain #4- Paris, 1954

By Mark Shaw

Located in Richmond, VA

by Mark Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. This image is

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

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Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Balmain #13- Paris, 1954
Mark Shaw - Backstage at Balmain #13- Paris, 1954

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Balmain #13- Paris, 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

by Mark Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. This material is

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain #8- Paris, 1954

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain #8- Paris, 1954

By Mark Shaw

Located in Richmond, VA

by Mark Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. available

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

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Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954 #4
Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954 #4

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain- Paris, 1954 #4

Located in Richmond, VA

by Mark Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. This image is

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Mark Shaw-Backstage at Pierre Balmain #7 - Paris, 1954
Mark Shaw-Backstage at Pierre Balmain #7 - Paris, 1954

Mark Shaw-Backstage at Pierre Balmain #7 - Paris, 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

taken by Mark Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. There are

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

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Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Original Limited Edition Mark Shaw Fashion Photo - Paris 1954

Original Limited Edition Mark Shaw Fashion Photo - Paris 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. Image as shown was taken on

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

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Archival Ink

Original Limited Edition Mark Shaw Fashion Photo - Paris 1954

Original Limited Edition Mark Shaw Fashion Photo - Paris 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. Image as shown was taken on

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

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Archival Ink

Original Limited Edition Mark Shaw Fashion Photo - Paris 1954

Original Limited Edition Mark Shaw Fashion Photo - Paris 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. Image as shown was taken on

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

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Archival Ink

Original Limited Edition Mark Shaw Fashion Photo - Paris 1954

Original Limited Edition Mark Shaw Fashion Photo - Paris 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. Image as shown was taken on

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

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Archival Ink

Original Limited Edition Mark Shaw Fashion Photo - Paris 1954

Original Limited Edition Mark Shaw Fashion Photo - Paris 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. Image as shown was taken on

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

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Archival Ink

Original Limited Edition Mark Shaw Fashion Photo - Paris 1954

Original Limited Edition Mark Shaw Fashion Photo - Paris 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. Image as shown was taken on

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

Materials

Archival Ink

Original Limited Edition Mark Shaw Fashion Photo - Paris 1954

Original Limited Edition Mark Shaw Fashion Photo - Paris 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. Image as shown was taken on

Category

Vintage 1950s French Photography

Materials

Archival Ink

Original Limited Edition Mark Shaw Fashion Photo - Paris 1954

Original Limited Edition Mark Shaw Fashion Photo - Paris 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. Image as shown was taken on

Category

Vintage 1950s French Photography

Materials

Archival Ink

Original Limited Edition Mark Shaw Fashion Photo - Paris 1954

Original Limited Edition Mark Shaw Fashion Photo - Paris 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. Image as shown was taken on

Category

Vintage 1950s French Photography

Materials

Archival Ink

Original Limited Edition Mark Shaw Fashion Photo - Paris 1954

Original Limited Edition Mark Shaw Fashion Photo - Paris 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. Image as shown was taken on

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

Materials

Archival Ink

Original Limited Edition Mark Shaw Fashion Photo - Paris 1954

Original Limited Edition Mark Shaw Fashion Photo - Paris 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. Image as shown was taken on

Category

Vintage 1950s French Photography

Materials

Archival Ink

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain #8- Paris, 1954
Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain #8- Paris, 1954

Mark Shaw - Backstage at Pierre Balmain #8- Paris, 1954

Located in Richmond, VA

by Mark Shaw for LIFE magazine backstage at the Pierre Balmain couture show in 1954. available

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Pierre Balmain Fall 1993 Haute Couture Dress
Pierre Balmain Fall 1993 Haute Couture Dress

Pierre Balmain Fall 1993 Haute Couture Dress

By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Extremely rare Pierre Balmain by Oscar de la Renta Haute Couture dress from Fall Winter 1993

Category

1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Balmain Haute Couture Wedding Gown
Balmain Haute Couture Wedding Gown

Balmain Haute Couture Wedding Gown

By Pierre Balmain, Balmain

Located in Cloverdale, CA

the same Balmain collection as Penelope Cruz's gown that she wore to this year's Oscars.

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1950s French Evening Gowns

1950s Couture Lace Pierre Balmain
1950s Couture Lace Pierre Balmain

1950s Couture Lace Pierre Balmain

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Rockwood, ON

the hem. It is chic, classic, couture level, rare, beautiful and in mint condition. New Balmain pieces

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1950s Clothing

1960s Numbered Couture Pierre Balmain
1960s Numbered Couture Pierre Balmain

1960s Numbered Couture Pierre Balmain

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Rockwood, ON

numbered couture label to prove it! The fabric is a semi-sheer finely woven silk gazar that has a hand

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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Cape
1960s Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Cape

1960s Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Cape

By Pierre Balmain

Located in New York, NY

This is a wonderful and incredibly chic Pierre Balmain black cape from the 1960s.

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1960s French Capes

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Balmain Couture For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary piece of balmain couture for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Beige, Brown and more. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of balmain couture may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Pierre Balmain, Oscar De La Renta and Pierre Balmain Haute Couture are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much is a Balmain Couture?

On average, a piece of balmain couture on 1stDibs sells for $2,400, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $28,249 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Balmain Couture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 18, 2024
    Yes, Balmain is haute couture. The term haute couture refers to high-end luxury wear that has been custom-fitted and constructed by hand from start to finish. The world of haute couture is governed by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode in France.

    Fashion designer Pierre Balmain established his now-iconic label in 1945. In the postwar years, Balmain became known for bell-shaped skirts falling from slender waists, structured jackets over sheath day dresses and embellishments like fur trim.

    From the dresses favored by Hollywood icons like Audrey Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich to the sleek, skinny jeans seen on Nicki Minaj, Kid Cudi and every Kardashian, clothes from the House of Balmain have long been mainstays in celebrity wardrobes. Shop a collection of vintage Balmain from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.