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Absolutely stunning 1960's peony pink evening gown by Pierre Balmain and dated 1965. The silhouette is slim and fitted, with an elegant bateau neckline and sleeveless construction — understated at the front, quietly dramatic at the sides. The embellishment is the signature element: scrolling white floral glass beading  along the armhole edges and cascades in twin bands down both side seams to the hem, framing the body in a dramatic fly-away border. A deep slit in the back makes for easy movement. Zips up the back with original zipper. 

 The label reads “Pierre Balmain / Patrons Printemps Été 1965” — this is a licensed pattern/boutique line rather than haute couture, but it’s a genuine Balmain product from the house’s spring-summer 1965 collection. The Patrons program was Balmain’s mid-century initiative to extend his design reach beyond the rue François 1er atelier, offering licensed patterns and ready-to-wear pieces that brought his aesthetic to a broader clientele without sacrificing the house’s characteristic elegance. A labeled Patrons piece is a legitimate artifact of the Balmain archive — collectible, datable to the season, and far more accessible than couture.

  ✂️ M E A S U R E M E N T S

Bust: up to 35"
Waist: up to 28"
Hips: up to 38"
Total Length: 52"

Fits like a small 

Label: Pierre Balmain Patrons Printemps Ete 1965
Material: 100% silk 
Condition:  Very good overall with some minor signs of wear. Some wear on part of the neck, only noticed upon close inspection. Some very faint spots in the skirt. See close up pictures. Light fading at the shoulders. Wears and presents beautifully. 

All of our pieces are thoroughly inspected and repaired by our in house professional seamstress prior to shipping to ensure your garment is in ready to wear condition upon arrival. 

*Please compare measurements to a garment you currently own to ensure proper fit! Please note: most of our pieces are clipped to fit our dress forms (bust: 34" waist: 23")



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