KCIDigital Archives

The KCI Digital Archives on the KCI website presents image and text information for the objects in the collection, arranged in chronological order.

Evening Dress

© The Kyoto Costume Institute, photo by Takashi Hatakeyama

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Evening Dress

Autumn/Winter 1961

Designer
Cristobal Balenciaga
Brand
Balenciaga
Label
BALENCIAGA 10, AVENUE GEORGE V PARIS (92556 Hand writing)
Material
Black silk with layers of rose patterned lace; lace ruffles from neckline to hem.
Inventory Number(s)
AC140 77-10-4

Cristobal Balenciaga, born in Spain, excelled in designing Flamenco hemline dresses like this one. The black Chantilly lace flows down dynamically and rhythmically over the dress.
Balenciaga, the Master of Haute Couture, pursued new designs with his superb cutting techniques. In addition to modern forms, elements of his homeland's traditional clothing are seen often in his works. Together with Christian Dior (1905–1957), Balenciaga was one of the two shining stars of the post-World War II fashion world.

1960s