Balenciaga outfit, 1960
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Balenciaga outfit, 1960
A coat, jacket and skirt by Balenciaga displaying the cllllean tailoring and functional lines of his designs from this period. The jacket on the right is sleeveless and collarless with a concave front and a half-belted bloused back, double seaming and side vents. The skirt is gathered with unpressed pleats into the waistband and tapers to a hemline barely covering the kneecap. The short coat has set-in, chopped off three-quarter sleeves, a straight back and a repetition of the side vents and double-seaming. Date: 1960
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This striking photograph captures an elegant outfit from the fashion house of Balenciaga, designed in 1960. The image features a coordinating coat, jacket, and skirt that showcase the clean tailoring and functional lines that were hallmarks of Cristóbal Balenciaga's designs from this period. On the right, the sleeveless and collarless jacket boasts a concave front and a half-belted, bloused back with double seaming and side vents. Its minimalist design allows the wearer to effortlessly combine it with various separates, making it a versatile addition to any wardrobe. The skirt, gathered with unpressed pleats into the waistband, tapers to a hemline barely covering the kneecap. The simple yet chic design accentuates the feminine silhouette while maintaining an air of sophistication. The short coat, with set-in, chopped off three-quarter sleeves, a straight back, and a repetition of the side vents and double-seaming, completes the outfit. Balenciaga's innovative use of tailoring techniques and modern silhouettes transformed the fashion world in the 1960s, making this ensemble a true representation of the era's elegance and style. This photograph serves as a testament to the enduring influence of Balenciaga's designs and the timeless appeal of clean lines, functional details, and impeccable tailoring.
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