Skirt suit

Two-piece suit of bright green, beige, and red plaid wool. a) Jacket: Unfitted, bias cut in one piece; slight V-neckline with convertible collar. 3/4 length sleeves cut in one with jacket body have an under sleeve and a triangular shaped gusset under the arm. Lapped center front opening has three hidden snap closures. Corded belt loops are sewn into each side seam at waist. Fully lined in beige silk. Designer's label: Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris b) Matching knee length bias cut skirt with narrow rolled waistband. Four pleats at front waist. Left side zipper closure supplemented by one hook&eye closure on waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in beige silk. c) Contoured belt of beige leather. Measures 1-1/8" x 35". Functioning covered buckle with three corresponding holes. Backed with tan leather.
Date: 1961
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
System: The UNT Digital Library