Dress

Nicolas Ghesquière

spring/summer 2006

Materials

silk, rayon, cotton, nylon, linen

House / label

House of Balenciaga

Collection

spring/summer 2006

Archive reference

2012.120.6

Behind the design

This spring/summer 2006 Balenciaga dress combines silk, rayon, cotton, nylon and linen. Its fitted upper body and projecting skirt create a historical-looking volume through Ghesquière’s contemporary treatment of materials and construction.

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