Fall 1959 Cristobal Balenciaga Haute Couture Black Jacket w Incredible Beaded Buttons designer-philip-hulitar Wired internally around the edges

Wired internally around the edges

It is still a stunning and rare piece and a bargain because of these small flaws that do not impact the wearability of the gown

Her signature butterflies flit over its surface in an exuberant explosion of color

The last perfect touch are the sleeves

Unlined and closes with a painted metal zipper at the side

Fall 1959 Cristobal Balenciaga Haute Couture Black Jacket w Incredible Beaded Buttons designer-philip-hulitar Wired internally around the edgesThis jacket is extraordinary. We have dated it to the Fall 1959 Haute Couture collection based on the similarity in the buttons used on it to another Balenciaga suit that is held in The Metropolitan Museum's permanent archives. Cristobal Balenciaga was known for his fine tailoring and sculptural approach to design. Christian Dior himself declared Balenciaga as 'the Master of us all'. Balenciaga's impact on fashion cannot be underestimated. He passed