1920s Bead Cotton French Flapper Dress designer-balmain Bodice: approx 13" from neck

Bodice: approx 13" from neck to waist

He always started his design based on the fabric and in this case that fabric is spectacular

Reference Photo: A similar Chanel suit from 1964

One just feel happy when you look at this dress

There are small darkened areas here and there on the lace detailing on the sleeves that do not deter on any way

1920s Bead Cotton French Flapper Dress designer-balmain Bodice: approx 13" from neckThis is a wonderful light cotton French flapper day dress with a little tag that declares it was made in France! The color is a hand dyed pink peach color and the white & deeper hued bead work really pops against it. All those beads are the teeniest tiniest seed beads and each was meticulously placed ad sewn by hand. A labour intensive piece like this would have been very high quality at the time! It is a great larger size and a sound and lovely