Vintage Couture from the V & A Collection

Dresses by Christian Dior, Piere Balmain and Jacques Fath

The floral printed silk dress was designed by Piere Balmain and made in Paris in spring/summer 1957. The bodice features appliqué decoration of net and nylon.The lilac lace gown was designed by Jacques Fath and  the spotted tulle gown by Christian Dior.

 Pleated and boned printed silk dress by Piere Balmain c.1957