Vintage 1960s Balenciaga-Style A-Line Silk Gown

This incredible vintage 1960s A-line silk gown does not have a label but it is very much done in the style of Balenciaga, with a very unique, amazingly executed construction— it's so well made! Deep pleats down each side create a sort of fly-back silhouette, almost subtly referencing a cape— Balenciaga constantly returned to similar shapes and called them "peacock trains." This vivid apple green color is also something that Balenciaga played with constantly in the 1960s. (See reference images below.) The incredible pure silk shantung fabric has a natural slub and iridescence to it. The bow details at the shoulders wonderfully offset the otherwise minimalist approach. This is a wonderful, rare example of 1960s high fashion. No fiber contents are listed but it is 100% silk.

Measurements: Will likely best fit a size Small-Medium. Shown unpinned on a size X-Small and it is slightly large but still works. Please refer to below measurements to be sure. Note that it is not meant to be fitted through the waist.

Chest: 35.5"

Waist: 31.5"

Length: 51.5"

Good vintage condition overall, with some minor imperfections, including some tiny areas of discoloration; Because of their placement (on the skirt of the dress) the dress is still very much wearable, and the imperfections aren’t flagrant. 

Note that if you wanted to shorten the dress, it would be removed. There is some minor fraying to the fabric at the hemline, and at the underarms, which is not visible when worn. With any questions about the specific condition or size, please email shop@verybreezy.com for additional photos or measurements, as all sales are final.

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Note the same deep pleat at the side seams on this 1957 Balenciaga dress, from the Victoria & Albert Museum collection.

Cristóbal Balenciaga loved playing with unusual shapes and volume, as evidenced by this dress, circa 1964.

Cristóbal Balenciaga embraced apple green; two Balenciaga dresses, 1967 (top) and 1966 (bottom).