As the AW16
Balmain show came complete with a mini orchestra and cabaret singer, the ante was upped. And the French fashion house surpassed expectations, reinventing the Jolie Madame aesthetic neglecting no-nonsense military detail in favour of ruffles and frills. The shoulder-enhanced silhouette remained, as it does on this
dress, but it takes a dainty turn with countess-like pearl embellishment on a sweet foundation of crushed velvet.
- Balmain silk crushed-velvet dress
- Exposed zip fastening at back
- Plunge-neckline, draped pearl embellishment detailing at neckline, shoulder padding, long sleeves, ruched and gathered detailing at side, slit detailing at side
- 77% viscose, 20% silk, 3% elastane
- Dry clean
- True to size
- Size 8: Length 30.5"
- Model is 5ft 10" and wears a size 8
- Made in Italy
Sizes: 8, 10, 12