Paris: BALMAIN, Pierre. Ink, watercolor and gouache on xerograph. Fabric swatch stapled to the sheet. Sheet measures 12" x 8.25". This original croquis from the designer Pierre Balmain was made from a xerograph of an original drawing. The design shows three piece suit including a belted knee-length skirt with a button-up side slit, and boxy blouse, and a jacket. The appropriate fabric swatches, a black and gray striped twill and a charcoal wool, are stapled to the sheet. These sketches..... More

Paris: BALMAIN, Pierre. Ink, watercolor and gouache on xerograph. Sheet measures 12" x 8.25". This original croquis from the designer Pierre Balmain was made from a xerograph of an original drawing, which was then hand-colored with ink, watercolor, and gouache. A hand-written note on the verso describes an "afternoon cocktail dress in black crepe georgette trimmed with black satin pull-back with stitchings around the large cuffs". Stapled to the sheet is a swatch of a suitable fabric-- in this case..... More

Paris: BALMAIN, Pierre. Ink on xerograph. Fabric swatches attached with staples. Sheet measures 12.25" x 8.5". This original croquis from the designer Pierre Balmain was made from a xerograph of an original drawing. The design shows three views of a jacket and dress combination. The dress has a tie detail at the collar as well as a belt. Swatches of the appropriate fabric, cream muslin and cream jersey, are stapled to the sheet. These sketches were produced in a limited..... More

Paris: BALMAIN, Pierre. Ink, watercolor and gouache on xerograph. Fabric swatch stapled to the sheet. Sheet measures 12.25" x 7 5/8". This original croquis from the designer Pierre Balmain was made from a xerograph of an original drawing, which was then hand-colored with ink, watercolor, and gouache. The design shows a patterned dress with puffed sleeves, a bow neck, and belted at the waist. The appropriate fabric swatch, a blue patterned chiffon, is stapled to the sheet. These sketches were..... More