From Doris with Love: The Personal World of Doris Brynner, Part I

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Cristóbal Balenciaga

Haute Couture dress featuring a golden yellow silk organza bodice embroidered with a floral motif in metallic thread, pearls, and metallic sequins, circa 1960

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January 27, 04:10 PM GMT

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3,000 - 5,000 EUR

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Description

BALENCIAGA Haute Couture – Model 73537 –

Dress composed of a golden yellow silk organza bodice, embroidered with a floral motif in metallic thread, pearls, and metallic sequins. Boned lining. Pearl-colored organza skirt.

Crinoline-style petticoat; elasticity of the waistband weakened; stains on the petticoat.

Atelier bow tie present on the label.

Estimated size: XS

Doris Brynner is pictured wearing this Balenciaga Haute Couture gown, accompanied by her husband Yul Brynner, at the premiere of the film Cleopatra at the Dominion Theater, Tottenham Court Road, London, on August 1, 1963.

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