1930s Silk Floral Fringe Swing Dress designer-balenciaga Skirt: 19" from waist to

Skirt: 19" from waist to hem

Under-bust: 27" around

the turn of the century exotic and socialite Marchesa Luisa Casati and garden flowers

chiffon and long

These were completely sold out worldwide and an instantly recognizable piece of the Prada runway

1930s Silk Floral Fringe Swing Dress designer-balenciaga Skirt: 19" from waist toThis is really an extraordinary dress that is constructed from an absolutely beautiful and unusual fabric. It is made of a hand screened silk crepe that is covered in a vibrant floral print. Bands of fringe made of the same silk combined with a gold metallic thread are set in rows fever 1 2 inch from top to bottom. You can see the rows from the back and it is astonishing to think of how this must have been constructed. It is very Chanel in feel and