Prettiest Spring 2000 Balmain Palest Lilac Purple Tweed Mixed w Metallic Thread & Fringe Jacket z-archive-pinks Skirt: 38" from waist to

Skirt: 38" from waist to back hem

The bodice has a halter style front that plunges to the waist but crosses over itself a bit at the very base so doesn't feel so bare

The collar is neat with a beautiful notched front and rounded curves that sit high up on the neck

The proper Chanel label and numbered tape underneath is in place

Worked behind that is a futuristic silver lame fabric that curves up and over the shoulder

Prettiest Spring 2000 Balmain Palest Lilac Purple Tweed Mixed w Metallic Thread & Fringe Jacket z-archive-pinks Skirt: 38" from waist toThe Shrimpton Couture Archives This is a very pretty Balmain piece from the Spring 2000 collection. It was made under the Creative Direction of Gilles Dufour. Oscar de la Renta was officially the designer in charge of the house during this time. But he had other designers doing various lines for him well there because he was handling his own successful line on top of being in charge Balmain. Gilles Dufour was one of those design designers and did