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Cristóbal Balenciaga
Woman's Ensemble (Jacket, Skirt, and Blouse)circa 1958

Not on view
Fashion ensemble on a white mannequin: olive-green wool jacket with three dark buttons and a self-fabric bow, matching sleeveless dress, black gloves, beret, and pumps
Wool ensemble displayed on a white mannequin: olive green fitted sheath dress with a matching draped capelet and dark brown sash tie at waist, paired with dark brown velvet gloves and a small dark brown hat.
Fashion ensemble displayed on a white mannequin: olive green wool bouclé cropped jacket with wide dolman sleeves and three large navy spiral-cord buttons, worn over a matching fitted dress, accessorized with black elbow-length gloves.

Cristóbal Balenciaga, Balenciaga, Woman's Ensemble (Jacket, Skirt, and Blouse), circa 1958, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. George C. Kennedy (Ruth), photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Designer
Cristóbal Balenciaga
Spain, active France, 1895-1972
Design House
Balenciaga
France, founded 1917
Title
Woman's Ensemble (Jacket, Skirt, and Blouse)
Place Made
France
Date Made
circa 1958
Medium
Jacket: wool/mohair plain weave (bouclé) with enameled metal buttons Skirt and blouse: wool/mohair plain weave (bouclé)
Dimensions
Center back length ( Jacket): 18 7/8 in. (47.94 cm) Center back length (Skirt): 26 3/8 in. (66.99 cm) Center back length (Blouse): 15 3/4 in. (40.01 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. George C. Kennedy (Ruth)
Accession Number
AC1993.146.1.1-.3
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles
Selected Bibliography
  • Martineau, Paul. Icons of Style: A Century of Fashion Photography. Los Angeles: J. Paul Getty Museum, 2018.