c1958 Museum Held Balenciaga Haute Couture Purple Suit designer-prada This would stand head to

This would stand head to head with any of the fifties inpired runway pieces of this season

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

Excellent condition with only minimal signs of past wear

It closes with a low back painted metal zipper

Width: 41" from side to side

c1958 Museum Held Balenciaga Haute Couture Purple Suit designer-prada This would stand head toThis 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