A Balenciaga couture lace( 'zocolo omit)' cocktail dress, SS 1967, Paris labelled but not numbered, the white lace over-dress with raised cordonnets of ivory picot tape, and hem of pink slubbed gazar with self-fringe; the integral ivory silk slip with embellished hem of matching lace and central bow, bust 86cm, 34in Good condition, very fresh. Atelier label as well as main label; Faint yellow stain to front skirt lining.
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