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Afternoon Ensemble

Pierre Balmain for Balmain1960

Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles

Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
Bangkok, Thailand

The jacket of this striking ensemble is open at center back from shoulder blade to hem, offering glimpses of the fitted dress beneath when the wearer moves. Her Majesty selected it from Balmain’s regular spring 1960 collection, where it was shown in green instead of white and black polka dots.

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  • Title: Afternoon Ensemble
  • Creator: Pierre Balmain
  • Creator Birth Date: 1914
  • Creator Death Date: 1982
  • Fashion House: Balmain
  • Date Created: 1960
  • Location Created: Auteil, France
  • Type: Dress, jacket
  • Rights: Collection of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit.
  • Medium: Silk foulard
Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles

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