2010 Balenciaga Textured Black Knit Long Cardigan costume jewellery HIP : 41 in

HIP : 41 in

In superb antique condition - the silk is still robust and soft to the touch

This good size 1950s shirtwaister dress is labelled Penney's Brentwood and showcases many hallmarks of mid-century dress design

The label reads Sarmi New York

I absolutely love design and like to think that it was inspired by the Christian Dior dress that Elizabeth Taylor wore to the 1961 Oscars where she won for her performance as a call girl in Butterfield 8

2010 Balenciaga Textured Black Knit Long Cardigan costume jewellery HIP : 41 in2010 long black knitted cardigan by Nicolas Ghesquire during his time as creative director at Balenciaga. It has a superb alternating knit design that features horizontal rows of both plain and open style bands. It has a V neck and is front fastening with large, concealed poppers. The sleeves are form fitting with ribbed cuffs which is also echoed around the bottom hem. The cardigan would make a superb layering piece and of particular note, the