c1954 Ceil Chapman Strapless Bead & Sequin Silk Dress designer-genny Fully lined in a nude

Fully lined in a nude silk crepe and the sleeves are left unlined

Balenciaga has gone down in history as being one of the great Masters of couture and was known in particular for his sculptural approach

The skirt flows to the ground in a cascade of fabric- there are yards of fabric in that skirt

this cut allows it to drape and fold beautifully to create the most interesting shape

A gathered bit of silk is attached to one side and swoops up and over the neckline to create a goddess like one shoulder silhouette

c1954 Ceil Chapman Strapless Bead & Sequin Silk Dress designer-genny Fully lined in a nudeThis beautiful dress was created by Ceil Chapman who is often referred to as Marilyn Monroe's favorite designer. It is so beautiful in person and the level of detail put into the construction is wonderful. The dress is constructed from a blue silk crepe that has a touch of stretch to it which allows the dress to move and mold itself the the wearer. The silk is then covered in swirls of blue glass tube beads mixed with iridescent blue sequins that