2001 Balmain Haute Couture Runway Coat and Dress Ensemble pastel dress The dress has fine construction

The dress has fine construction details like the piped edges to the arm cinches and scoop neckline

The waist is cinched by a wide waistband which is cut to fall below the natural waist and

which can sit both on and off the shoulder for a romantic

button-down style

2001 Balmain Haute Couture Runway Coat and Dress Ensemble pastel dress The dress has fine constructionThis 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