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Balmain is pronounced “bahl-MAH.” The “n” at the end is silent. French fashion designer Pierre Balmain established his now-iconic label in 1945. Alongside fellow couture titans Christian Dior and Hubert de Givenchy, Balmain’s postwar take on luxe dressing featured bell-shaped skirts falling from slender waists, structured jackets over sheath day dresses and embellishments like fur trim. Shop a collection of vintage Balmain from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 18, 2024
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Pierre Balmain White Bodycon Dress
By Balmain, Pierre Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous white body conscious bandage dress from Pierre Balmain. It has long sleeves, a square cut neckline, and fabulous ribbed panels accentuating the waist and bust. It is unl...
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Pierre Balmain Silk Safety Pin Dress
By Pierre Balmain, Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pale yellow silk dress from Pierre Balmain. It is semi fitted skimming the body with a crew neckline and long sleeves adorned along the outside with dozens of silver safety...
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2010s French Day Dresses
Balmain Runway Silk Ruched Dress
By Balmain, Pierre Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous taupe fine silk jersey dress from Balmain. It has a plunging neckline framed with vertically ruched panels. The fitted skirt is horizontally ruched with angled insets o...
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2010s French Day Dresses
Wool chevron and Faux fur coat BALMAIN
By Balmain
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wool chevron and Faux fur ( 50% acrylic, 50% polyester) Fabric belt and belt-loop. Button and buttonhole on the middle front. Pocket on both side.
SIZE 38 (Fr) M
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1990s Coats
Balmain men
Navy
coat Winter 2016
By Balmain
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
BALMAIN - (Made in France) Black wool coat embroidered with a golden lurex shield, inspired by an officer's uniform. Golden officer's epaulette. Size 44FR indicated. 2016 Fall-Winter...
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2010s Coats
Pierre Balmain New Lace Up Bandage Dress
By Pierre Balmain, Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black bandage dress from Pierre Balmain. It is fitted and has a plunging front neckline with adjustable lacing through to the waist. There is lacing along the tops of th...
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