c1958 Museum Held Balenciaga Haute Couture Purple Suit designer-prada Excellent condition with only minimal

Excellent condition with only minimal signs of past wear

Reference photo by Mario Testino for the 2012 Burberry Rose Gold Collection

At the front it is cut to plunge to the waist

There are some watermarks on the front bodice - please super size the 7th photo where we have lightened the color to make these even more apparent then they are

The fabric used is a semi sheer cotton mix so it has this wonderful light airy feel but is not so on the cotton side as to feel like a casual piece

c1958 Museum Held Balenciaga Haute Couture Purple Suit designer-prada Excellent condition with only minimalThis wonderful Haute Couture suit is from the 1957 58 collection and comes from the closet of the original owner who commissioned it directly from the atelier. It's near twin is held in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art however, this version is in the signature blue based purple color showcased in that collection unlike the more common grey version held at The Met. Cristobal Balenciaga was known for his fine tailoring and sculptural