2001 Balmain Haute Couture Runway Coat and Dress Ensemble red-dress 5 cm )SKIRT:WAIST: 26 in

5 cm )SKIRT:WAIST: 26 in

and neatly stitched pleats atop of each shoulder accentuate the puff shoulder detail

It fastens at the back of the waist with a hidden tonal zip and hook-and-eye clasp

This dress closes at the side with a silver-toned metal zip which is most probably original to the dress

lilac and pillar box red

2001 Balmain Haute Couture Runway Coat and Dress Ensemble red-dress 5 cm )SKIRT:WAIST: 26 inThis beautifully crafted coat and dress suit walked the runway as part of Balmains Spring 2001 haute couture collection (look 10). Designed by the creative director at the time, Oscar de la Renta, the Vogue review stated that the designers faithful followers would have been fans of this collection. The ensemble is tailored from a lightweight, smooth wool silk blend in a biscuity beige hue. The dress is cut to a highly wearable shift dress silhouette