Balenciaga and Givenchy fashions, 1961

Illustration depicting ensembles designed by Balenciaga and Givenchy in 1961. From left, (1) wool coat with large black overcheck reversing to black. The rounded raglan shoulders, nine-tenths hemline, the square flat look are all hallmarks of the Balenciaga collection. The coat is worn over a sleeveless black wool dress. (2) Gleaming gold brocade dress and jacket. The dress is sleeveless, and tie-belted with gold kid. Layered petals of black silk and tulle make the high hat - Balenciaga. (3) short evening dress of fine black silk crepe by Givenchy, the high-waisted front fullness caught with a brilliant jewel, the back falling into a low cowl. Hat of massed black veiling and black satin ribbon. (4). Dress and jacket in brown and black silk cloque. The fitted bodice of the dress is worn over a gently gathered skirt. Matching circular jacket is black-mink trimmed. Large hat is black velvet - Givenchy

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