2001 Balmain Haute Couture Runway Coat and Dress Ensemble versace-couture overlayed with a top layer

overlayed with a top layer of sheer white lace embroidered with gold metallic thread

Liza Minnelli

lightweight crepe and printed all-over with splashy

is lined with matte black leather and detailed with a zip and a slip pocket

It has padded shoulders and a high neckline which closes to the right hand side with two snap closures

2001 Balmain Haute Couture Runway Coat and Dress Ensemble versace-couture overlayed with a top layerThis beautifully crafted coat and dress suit walked the runway as part of Balmains Spring 2001 haute couture collection (look 10). Designed by the creative director at the time, Oscar de la Renta, the Vogue review stated that the designers faithful followers would have been fans of this collection. The ensemble is tailored from a lightweight, smooth wool silk blend in a biscuity beige hue. The dress is cut to a highly wearable shift dress silhouette