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.
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.
1960's PIERRE BALMAIN black velvet HAUTE COUTURE dress with rhinestones
By Pierre Balmain
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A Pierre Balmain haute couture halter dress made from black velvet with a small, raised triangular pattern that gives the surface a textured, almost faceted look. A diamanté rhinesto...
1960's PIERRE BALMAIN haute couture black dress with flounced trim
By Pierre Balmain
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black haute couture wool dress with beautiful flounce trimmed in satin from Pierre Balmain dating to the late 1960's. All of the details you would expect with a haute couture gar...
Pierre Balmain Couture Black Satin Cocktail Dress, 1960's
By Pierre Balmain Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a gorgeous vintage black satin cocktail dress by Pierre Balmain Couture, from the 1960's. The dress has a draped chiffon cowl neckline and velvet detail under the bust with a...
1960's PIERRE BALMAIN haute COUTURE velvet dress with sheer lace detail
By Pierre Balmain
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black silk velvet haute couture dress with unique sheer floral lace sleeves and underlay designed by Pierre Balmain dating to the 1960's. Dress has a red bow at necklin...
Pierre Balmain Designed Modernist Wool Carpet
By Pierre Balmain
Located in New York, NY
A Pierre Balmain designed modernist wool carpet. Composed of a black background with a decorative tan border surrounding the central composition of the carpet in Hughes of red, blu...
Wool
Pierre Balmain Beaded Black Silk Sleeveless Top
By Pierre Balmain
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Balmain BALMAIN HAUTE COUTURE - Black silk sleeveless top fully embroidered with multicolored beads and sequins. No composition label or size indicated, fits a 38FR. Circa 1960s. Ad...
Haute Couture Black Velvet Pierre Balmain Evening Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful cocktail dress in black velvet with silk tulle on the shoulder . Haute couture by Pierre Balmain Paris, numbered under the tag, Pierre Balmain was born on May 18, 1914 in...
Pierre Balmain 'Couture' Black Linen Dress with Bow Accent
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a gorgeous COUTURE Pierre Balmain dress. The dress is composed of a wonderful black heavy weight linen. This three quarter dress features a front draped bow design and side b...
Pierre Balmain (Attributed to) Haute Couture A-Line Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Geneva, CH
Late sixties wool and silk snakeskin like dress, attributed to Pierre Balmain haute couture. Lovely A-line cut, "tie collar" and zipped back. Fully lined in refined black silk, the d...
Jersey lurex jacquard cocktail dress Les Tricots Pierre Balmain
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Jersey lurex jacquard cocktail dress. No fabric composition tag. Lining probably acetate. Zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back. Split in the middle front bottom, lenght = 27 ...
$1,699
Size: Equivalent French Size 42
A Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Cocktail Dress Numbered 112776 Circa 1965
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1965/1970. France Elegant Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Cocktail Dress numbered 112776 Circa 1965/1970. Dress in printed silk, sleeveless, skin-tight and hugging the hips, waist...
$1,180
Size: Equivalent French Size 36-38
A Pierre Balmain woollen Couture Dress Numbered 182888 - Spring Summer 1963
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring Summer 1963 France A Pierre Balmain dress in cream wool jersey from the 1960s. Sleeveless dress with straight cut tightened at the waist with loose effect. At the front, there...
1960's Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Floral Printed Silk Gown No.158143
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in Studio City, CA
Early 1960's Pierre Balmain No. 158143 haute couture silk organza floral print gown with multi-layered ruffle trim at the neckline and hem.
$2,715
H 59.06 in W 36.62 in D 0.4 in
1960s Haute Couture Pierre Balmain Green Silk Chiffon Dress with Hand Bead Work
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Firenze, IT
I proudly offer for sale this absolutely stunning evening gown with classic empire shape and a fantastic blend of green silk chiffon dress by Pierre Balmain. It is exquisitely decora...
Silk, Beads
Balmain Green Woolen Set
By Pierre Balmain, Balmain
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Balmain - (Made in France) Green woolen set composed of a jacket and a dress, and with navy-blue and white large grain trimmings with braids. Missing size and composition labels, it ...
1960S PIERRE BALMAIN Off White Rayon & Silk Crepe Modernist Gown With Draped Ba
By Pierre Balmain
Located in New York, NY
1960S PIERRE BALMAIN Off White Rayon & Silk Crepe Modernist Gown With Draped Back Train
PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture c.1964 Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Cropped Jacket
By Pierre Balmain Couture
Located in Thiensville, WI
PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Ball Cropped Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Pierre Balmain (Attributed) Designer: Pierre Balmain Collection: c.1964 Style: C...
Vintage Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Gown & Jacket Evening Ensemble No.155782/3
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in Studio City, CA
Mid-1960's Pierre Balmain haute couture No.155782 gown with a high waist and featuring a brown gathered jersey bodice, a claret colored velvet waistband and an ivory ziberline A-line...
Balmain Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Dress, Beaded Embroidery, Size 36
By Balmain, Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pierre Balmain Haute Couture (N°132-027) Dress composed of silk chiffon, embroidered with beads and sequins. Back zip closure. Additional information: Dimensions: Bust: 36 cm (14....
1960s Pierre Balmain Little Black Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful 1960s era Pierre Balmain by Torcella little black dress. The fabric is a super soft basket weave with a small bow at the neckline and at the waist. Dress zips in the back...
1960s Pierre Balmain Little Black Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A lovely 1960s black Pierre Balmain Ready-to-Wear wool dress with draped shoulder detailing and fitted by the waist. The skirt cuts just below the knee and the low back gives the dre...
1960s Pierre Balmain Brown Lace Evening Gown
By Pierre Balmain, Balmain
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous early 1960s evening gown in rows of brown floral lace appliquéd to itself and with a lining in a brown rayon faille. Brown velveteen edges along the top of the boned bodice...
Pierre Balmain haute couture black gown, circa 1969
By Pierre Balmain
Located in London, GB
An incredible piece of Pierre Balmain haute couture, this gown is sure to make a statement on the red carpet. Constructed in black silk gazaar, the gown has a sculptural silhouette c...
Pierre Balmain Haute Couture 60s Red Fur Lined Coat
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dramatic Haute Couture coat by esteemed french designer Pierre Balmain. Heavyweight red wool topcoat with oversize patch pockets. Fully lined in sheared beaver.
Pierre Balmain haute couture red dress suit, circa 1966
By Pierre Balmain
Located in London, GB
A beautiful piece of haute couture, this Balmain dress suit is ideal for cocktail events or special occasions. Constructed in a stunning shade of raspberry silk, the dress and jacket...
Pierre Balmain silk faille ivory cocktail dess, c. 1960s
By Pierre Balmain Boutique Paris, Pierre Balmain
Located in London, GB
Balmain began his post-war career at the atelier of Lucien Lelong, where he worked alongside both Dior and Hubert de Givenchy. He is nown for his classic and elegant designs. His mas...
French Secretary by Pierre Balmain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W35.5 D17.5 H49.5 KC25 Vintage 1980s drop down desk in a dark walnut finish. Item features brass inlay joinery, original textured hardware and comes with original key. Item shows in...
Wood
Pierre Balmain silk dress
By Pierre Balmain, Balmain
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
BALMAIN - Mid-length silk muslin dress in red, orange, and pink tones, enhanced with lurex threads. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR/36FR. To be mentioned, there are unerarm rings. ...
Pierre Balmain Couture Bolero numbered 168195, Circa 1960
By Pierre Balmain Couture
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955/1965 France Elegant Pierre Balmain bolero in embroidered white cotton piqué with round collar and small epaulets, dating from the late 1950s. On the edge of jacket and wr...
1960'S PIERRE BALMAIN haute couture velvet gown with embroidery & beading
By Pierre Balmain
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning jet black velvet haute couture gown with large cream satin sleeves decorated with embroidery and beadwork designed by Pierre Balmain dating to the 1960's. Approximate measu...
Pierre Balmain Couture Day Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Balmain Couture, chocolate brown, textured wool, long sleeve, simple lines, day dress, having a semi fitted silhouette, no collar, balloon sleeves and front button closures.
Sold
H 16 in W 0.1 in D 20 in
Vintage Paris Fashion Drawing - Pierre Balmain
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Houston, TX
Original vintage haute couture pencil and ink fashion sketch of two sophisticated outfits in black and white by renowned French fashion designer Pierre Balmain, circa 1960. Origi...
Ink, Paper, Pencil
Pierre Balmain Design Vintage Hat
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Alford, MA
Cloche-style hat in olivey shade of green felt ornamented with a cocoa satin band and large bow on the side. American adaptation of a Pierre Balmain design.
"Pierre Balmain Paris 122 Chantilly"
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Bristol, CT
Chic original watercolour couture fashion sketch replete w/ lace fabric swatch & note attached (LL) from the Paris atelier of Pierre Balmain c1960s Plate Sz: 12"H x 8 1/4"W Frame...
Watercolor
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Pierre Balmain
By Balmain
Located in New Hope, PA
A fitted black velvet bodice with long sleeves is combined with a sumptuous silk ottoman skirt in a very chic stripe. The dress has a center back zipper and zippers at each cuff. The...
Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Fur and Silk Crep Set
By Balmain, Pierre Balmain
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Balmain Haute Couture set made up of a dress and a jacket in lurex trimmed with fur and silk crepe. No composition label or size indicated, it corresponds to a 38FR. Bolducs n°1449...
Pierre Balmain Chiseled Velvet and Silk Evening Dress Haute Couture
By Balmain, Pierre Balmain
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Balmain - Haute Couture chiseled velvet and silk evening dress. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 40 cm Wa...
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H 10.44 in W 13.39 in D 3.55 in
Pierre Balmain Paris Black Calfskin "Kelly" style Bag 1960's Rare
By Pierre Balmain Paris
Located in Amsterdam, NL
"Collectors item" This vintage Balmain bag is made from finest calfskin leather with gold tone hardware. At the front a pocket, inside a zipper pocket, closes with a zipper and lini...
Pierre Balmain Les Tricots Sleeveless V neck maxi dress 1960s
By Pierre Balmain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pierre Balmain Les Tricots Sleeveless V neck maxi dress in a modern (60s) jersey print...Sleeveless, V neck dress with a deep side vent is fully lined...Fits a Medium In excellent...
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Size: Equivalent French Size 42
A Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Cocktail Dress Numbered 112776 Circa 1965
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1965/1970 France Elegant Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Cocktail Dress numbered 112776 Circa 1965/1970. Dress in printed silk, sleeveless, skin-tight and hugging the hips, waist...
Long white cotton dress with flowers crochet appliqué Pierre Balmain
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long white cotton dress with flowers crochet appliqué. Zip and snap in the back
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36-38
A Pierre Balmain woollen Couture Dress Numbered 182888 - Spring Summer 1963
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring Summer 1963 France A Pierre Balmain dress in cream wool jersey from the 1960s. Sleeveless dress with straight cut tightened at the waist with loose effect. At the front, ther...
Silver lurex jersey dress with lozenges pattern Pierre Balmain "Les tricots"
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silver lurex jersey sleeveless dress with lozenges pattern. Polyester lining. SIZE L
Sleeveless cocktail dress in silver lurex knit Pierre Balmain Les Tricots
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless cocktail dress in silver lurex knit . No fabric composition tag but lining probably acetate or rayon. SIZE L
Silver lurex jersey dress with lozenges pattern Pierre Balmain "Les tricots"
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silver lurex jersey sleeveless dress with lozenges pattern. Polyester lining. SIZE L
1971 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Sleeveless Silk & Velvet Evening Gown No.15047
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Studio City, CA
1971 fall/winter collection Pierre Balmain haute couture silk sleeveless evening gown with red and black velvet repeating chevron trim at bodice and hem. This same dress is in the pe...
1960s Mod Pierre Balmain Sparkle Knit Dress
By Balmain
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mod Pierre Balmain Sparkle Knit Dress
Vintage Balmain Fashion Sketch
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Houston, TX
Original vintage haute couture pencil and watercolor sketch of a jaunty orange jumpsuit by French fashion designer Pierre Balmain, circa 1960. Original vintage one-of-a-kind artw...
Paper, Pencil, Watercolor
Vintage French Fashion Design - House of Balmain
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Houston, TX
Original vintage haute couture ink fashion sketch of an elegant dress in black and white by renowned French fashion designer Pierre Balmain, circa 1960. Original vintage one-of-a...
Ink, Paper
Balmain Ivory Blended Silk Dress Coat
By Balmain, Pierre Balmain
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Balmain - (Made in France) Blended silk dress coat. 40FR size indicated. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 38 cm - Chest: 46 cm - Wa...
Balmain Long Tunic and Pant Ensemble
By Pierre Balmain
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Balmain, multi tone, sheer, geometric patterned, sleeveless, maxi tunic and matching pant ensemble. Dress/tunic is slit on both sides from the waist to hem exposing the pan...
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H 16 in W 0.1 in D 20 in
Vintage Balmain French Fashion Sketch - Lime Green Summer Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage gouache and pencil French fashion sketch of a casual summer dress in a bold lime green hue by the famed Balmain Fashion House of Paris, circa 1960. Original artwork on pap...
Gouache, Pencil
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H 16 in W 0.1 in D 20 in
Vintage French Fashion Sketch - House of Balmain
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Houston, TX
Original vintage haute couture pencil fashion sketch of two colorful leisure outfits by renowned French fashion designer Pierre Balmain, circa 1960. Original vintage one-of-a-kin...
Color Pencil, Paper, Pencil
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H 16 in W 0.1 in D 20 in
Vintage French Fashion Sketch - House of Balmain
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Houston, TX
Original vintage haute couture pencil and gouache fashion sketch of two colorful tunic style tops by renowned French fashion designer Pierre Balmain, circa 1960. Original vintage...
Gouache, Paper, Pencil
1960s Balmain Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Gown with Cape
By Pierre Balmain
Located in New York, NY
This is a midnight blue Balmain evening gown with full, cuffed sleeves and a wonderful detachable chiffon mantle, which extends in a full cape down the sides. The cut of the dress is...
Balmain Haute Couture silk dress
By Balmain, Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pierre Balmain Haute Couture (N°132-027) Dress composed of silk chiffon, embroidered with beads and sequins. Back zip closure. Additional information: Dimensions: Bust: 36 cm (14....
Pierre Balman Couture two-piece dress and jacket ensemble
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Haute couture two-piece day dress with jacket.
The Jacket has sheered beaver collar and cuffs.
Please note: All of our items listed on 1stdibs are available f...
original design sketches - Pierre Balmain
Located in Seattle, WA
original design sketches from the House of Balmain
Paper, Paint
original design sketches - Pierre Balmain
Located in Seattle, WA
original fashion house sketch- great color
Paper, Paint
Balmain Haute Couture Dress and a Bolero Set, 1960s
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Balmain Haute Couture - Set comprised of a dress and a bolero, composed of pink silk covered with an openwork black fabric. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR/38FR. Dre...
Sideboard Produced by Pierre Balmain in France
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare freestanding sideboard by unknown designer. Produced by Pierre Balmain in France.
Brass
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H 12 in W 0.1 in D 16 in
Vintage French Fashion Sketch - V-Neck Sweater
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage one-of-a-kind French fashion sketch ink ink of a casual v-neck sweater with a blue polka dot print by Balmain Fashion House of Paris, circa 1970. Original artwork on paper...
Ink, Paper
Pierre Balmain Rug
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Featuring the original label "Pierre Balmain Paris". France 1960's.
Wool
Iconic 1960's Pierre Balmain Couture Silk Maxi Gown
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
From the French Master Pierre Balmain is an amazing dress comprised of gradiated sizes of red silk velvet cut out bottom heavy circles each sewn by hand onto heavy structured mesh (a...
1960's PIERRE BALMAIN velvet and lace dress with beading
By Pierre Balmain
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Elaborately cut lace and velvet haute couture dress with beading made by Pierre Balmain dating to the 1960's. Fits a size 6.
Pierre Balmain Studded Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Geneva, CH
So easy to wear ! This great late 60’s - early 70’s Balmain Boutique dress is cut from refined black crepe and embellished with round gold metal studs around the shoulders and neckli...
1960's PIERRE BALMAIN haute couture gown with tulle and feathers
By Pierre Balmain
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Metallic printed silk haute couture gown with elaborately placed feathers and tulle overlay designed by Pierre Balmain dating to the 1960's. Fits a US 6-8.
Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Long Navy Wool Crepe Dress, Circa 1960
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a Haute Couture long navy blue wool crepe sleeveless dress by Pierre Balmain, from the 1960's. The dress has a scoop neckline, a slit in the front, and a bow in the center.
1960's PIERRE BALMAIN black silk haute couture gown with crystals
By Pierre Balmain
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare black silk chiffon floor length haute couture gown with artfully arranged crystals from Pierre Balmain dating to the 1960's. Fits a US size 4 to 6.
1960s Pierre Balmain Knit Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Balmain is a house known for luxury. In the 1960s and 1970s they also had an easier to wear knit line from which this comes. The dress is cut away from the body in a flatterin...
PIERRE BALMAIN c.1960's Black Paillette Hanging Knit Shift Cocktail Go Go Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Pierre Balmain c.1960's black paillette hanging knit cocktail dress.
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Size: Equivalent French size 38
A Pierre Balmain Couture Cocktail Dress Number 109646 with provenance Circa 1960
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958-1963 France Haute Couture Cocktail Dress by Pierre Balmain from the wardrobe of Mrs Augier, owner of the Palace Negresco in Nice on the French Riviera. Babydoll type dre...
Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Numbered 113623, Circa 1990
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1990 Paris, France Strapless Haute Couture evening gown with long satin train. Bustier draped with a millefeuille of blue and green silk taffetas, closing with snaps fastener...
Pierre Balmain Vintage 1960s Geometric Metallic Gold Shift Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Sparks, NV
Metallic gold and white knit shift dress with a geometric design by Pierre Balmain from the 1960's. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure.
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H 20 in W 16 in D 0.1 in
Vintage Balmain French Fashion Sketch - Couture Coat, c. 1960
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Houston, TX
Original haute couture sketch of a blue and yellow coat by Parisian designer Pierre Balmain, circa 1960, featuring fascinating design details, such as alternating colors and collar d...
Paper, Ink, Gouache
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Size: French equivalent size 36/38
Pierre Balmain Couture Embroidered Cocktail Dress Numbered 127770 - Spring 1963
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring 1963 France Majestic cocktail dress in embroidered tulle by Pierre Balmain Haute Couture numbered 127770 dated from the Spring Summer 1963 Collection with prestigious proven...
$95Sale Price|20% Off
W 27.56 in L 78.75 in
Baltic Mist Handwoven Cotton Scarf by Studio Variously, Unisex
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, BALTIC MIST is a light weight scarf. It is beautifully handwoven and hand knotted in cotton by master artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design br...
Renato Balestra New with Tags Silk Dress 1990s
By Renato Balestra
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black silk damask dress from Renato Balestra with a subtle pattern of tiny dots throughout. It has a square cut plunging neckline and a black band with a center front bow un...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Pierre Cardin Iconic 1960s Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An iconic 1960s yellow linen dress from Pierre Cardin. It has a stand up collar and cap sleeves with trapunto embroidery around them, the hem and front pocket. It has a handstitched...
Karl Lagerfeld Skirt with Handkerchief Hem
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black wool jersey skirt from Karl Lagerfeld. It has a 2 1/2" wide waistband with overlapping pointed panels forming the skirt. It has a back zipper, front pockets and is...
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...
$2,250
Size: FR 40 (fits many sizes)
1979 YVES SAINT LAURENT satin kimono RUNWAY jacket with Asian jacquard motif
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Extremely rare satin kimono jacket designed by Yves Saint Laurent for his fall 1979 collection, exactly as seen on the runway. The piece has a relaxed, open-front cut with wide sleev...
$7,673
Size: Equivalent size 35/36 France
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...
1960s Pierre Cardin Black + White Houndstooth Space Age Jacket
By Pierre Cardin Couture, Pierre Cardin
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and Rare! Vintage 1960s Pierre Cardin Couture black and white houndstooth swing jacket! Signature vinyl detail at either side of waist. An amazing piece of fashion history...
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in D 3.5 in L 16 in
New Fendi Aspen Shearling and Suede FF Brown Hobo Tote Bag
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Fendi Shearling Aspen Bag Brand New * Stunning Rare Shearling Bag * Rich Soft Chocolate Brown * Full Shearling Lining and Piping * Rope Braided & Leather Strap * Two Front Snap...
Givenchy Couture Purple Silk Chiffon Dress with Wrap Collar and Belt Size Small
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Givenchy dress is composed of a purple silk chiffon with a white speckle print. There is a neck wrap, which can be worn in a variety of ways. There are center back button closur...
$330Sale Price|30% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Iconic Destructured Sailor Stripes Sweater
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage iconic destructured sailor stripes sweater featuring detachable sleeves. This sweater features : - Black knitted fabric with white stripes design. - Turtl...
Pierre Cardin Maxi Dress 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous tan and off white lurex maxi dress in an abstract pattern of curved lines and stripes from Pierre Cardin. It is a simple A line maxi dress with subtle bell sleeves, a bate...
2006 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black wool jacket with bronze anchor toggle buttons
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black structured jacket with amazing bronze 'anchor' chain toggle buttons designed by Jean Paul Gaultier dating to fall of 2006. Similar pieces seen on the runway. Jacket has an amaz...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
JOHN GALLIANO 1999 Vintage Green Printed Backless Maxi Gown w. Blue Velvet Trim
By John Galliano
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage FW99 Green paisley baroque peacock swirl print Rich dark blue velvet trim Pullover Cowl neck Open back Size F40 Excellent vintage condition, minor feeling of w...
Pierre Balmain founded his now-iconic label in 1945. Alongside fellow couture titans Christian Dior and Hubert de Givenchy, the French designer's postwar take on luxe dressing featured bell-shaped skirts falling from slender waists, structured jackets over sheath day dresses and embellishments like fur trim; he called the look “Jolie Madame.” The Duchess of Windsor was an early fan, prompting an aristocratic following.
From the voluminous skirts of the post-World War II “New Look” 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.
The son of a dressmaker and a drapery salesman, Balmain's founder was born in 1914 in southeastern France and formed an interest in fashion at an early age. His mother wanted her son to be an architect — but the principles of design and structure that Pierre learned in his brief studies at the École des Beaux Arts served him well throughout his career.
Balmain 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.
Today’s Balmain has more in common with the master’s original haute couture than you might expect: sharply tailored blazers that nip in at the waist, delicate stilettos and ultra-feminine evening dresses are wardrobe basics for the 21st-century woman, too. Lovers of couture history will also prize the fluid, easy sketches from the master’s own hand they’ll find on offer here, while fashionistas clamor for the brand’s t-shirts, military-style jackets and skinny jeans.
Whether you’re a colonel in Rousteing’s “glamour army” or you fancy yourself a “Jolie Madame,” a Balmain piece — from the 1960s or even last season — will add a bold, sexy note to your look. Daytime or night, Balmain feels right now.
Find vintage Pierre Balmain dresses, skirts, scarves and other garments and accessories on 1stDibs.