Evening dress
1961
autumn-winter 1961–62
Medium
silk (ninon), silk (organza, grosgrain, satin, tafetta, crêpe de chine), nylon (lace, tulle), buckram (boning) and metal (fastenings)
Measurements
132.0 (centre back) 33.0 cm (waist, flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gift Program, 2025
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
Cristóbal Balenciaga's Spanish heritage influenced many of his designs, as seen in this evening dress. The use of black lace references traditional mantillas, shawls worn by women during religious ceremonies and special occasions such as weddings.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Paris, France
Inscription
label, left seamline, woven in black on white synthetic fabric: BALENCIAGA / 10 VENUR GEORGE V. PARIS
Accession Number
2025.750
Department
International Fashion and Textiles