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Cocktail suit in fuschia ribbed cotton velour comprising jacket and skirt

Cristóbal Balenciaga1951

Museum of the City of New York

Museum of the City of New York
New York, NY, United States

Fuchsia ribbed cotton velour ensemble. A: Double-breasted jacket, hip-length; convertible collar; 3/4-length sleeves, turn back cuffs; curved front panel edges; hip patch pockets; center back half belt, fastened by one fuschia plastic button each side; two sets of five fuschia plastic button center front closure; pink silk faille lining. B: Straight-cut skirt; below-knee length; semi-circular self panel attached center front waistband, buttonhole at end; hip patch pockets; proper left side zipper closure; unlined. Label, A: Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George V Paris / Made in France / 37.769.

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  • Title: Cocktail suit in fuschia ribbed cotton velour comprising jacket and skirt
  • Creator: Cristóbal Balenciaga
  • Creator Birth Date: 1895
  • Creator Death Date: 1972
  • Date Created: 1951
  • Location Created: France
  • Type: Suit (main garment), Jacket (garment), Skirt (garment)
  • Medium: Cotton (fiber), Velour, Silk (textile), Faille
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Balenciaga
Museum of the City of New York

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