A Balenciaga couture organza evening coat, Spring-Summer 1963. Photo courtesy Kerry Taylor

Paris labelled and numbered 87552, the brown organza ground entirely covered in curling silk petals in shades of brown, chest approx 127cm, 50in. organza ground is badly split over both shoulders - worst one is 17cm/7in long - and is lacking petals. Lacking petals from rear neck edges, there are bald patches on the sleeves, petals have faded at the sides particularly down the sleeves. Glue spots on brown organza lining where petals have been glued or small splits and wear around neck edge generally. Small split at left underarm seam. In need of conservation. Estimated Price: £400 - £600

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