Pierre Balmain couture evening gown 1960 black satin sheath with corset empire-line bodice, embroidered by Lesage with three dimensional flower sprays and leaves in coral coloured chenille and floss silk, silver frisé strip and silver thread, facetted crystal beads in silver and coral, the bodice edge and skirt centre-front with double undulating bands of coral bugle beads and ivory velvet petals, pendant crystals, the skirt sprigged overall with flowerheads, matching organza backed satin stole.
