1960s Numbered Couture Balmain Dress designer-james-galanos The Alexander McQueen site says

The Alexander McQueen site says of this collection:

It is a great larger size and a sound and lovely example of the period

It really allows the light to catch it as you move for a subtle nit of glitz

You can see the transition from the twenties flapper silhouette to the more fitted forties in this lovely dress

The gown is heavy to pick up because of how much fabric was used but is shockingly light and airy feeling when on because of the fine grade jersey used

1960s Numbered Couture Balmain Dress designer-james-galanos The Alexander McQueen site saysThis is an amazing couture, numbered piece from the house of Balmain! It is an exceptional example of day wear for the period and immaculately constructed. The exterior is a black silk crepe wool very fine and light and that is lined in the highest quality silk that feels amazing against the skin it is so sensual and soft feeling. All the interior work is by hand and the lining and zipper are hand set. Each of the two buttons on the cuffs are hand