Black & White Wedding

A Pierre Balmain black faille ball gown, circa 1950, with woven white on black label 'Pierre Balmain, Paris, soie naturelle' the flamenco-style graduated hem edged and part lined in bright pink silk faille, boned integral corset, decorative buttons to front, gentle fold to decollete trimmed with a bow, the skirt with graduated bands of pleats, layers of pink tulle petticoats, bust approx 86cm, 34in, waist 61cm, 24in #blackandwhite