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Coat

Pierre Alexandre Claudius Balmain (1914 – 1982)

Pierre Balmain (1914-1982) was a French couturier celebrated for post-war elegance & the 'New Look'. Known for structured silhouettes, luxurious fabrics, and designs favored by royalty & stars like Marlene Dietrich. Explore his legacy.

Museo del Traje (Madrid, Spain)

Explore Spain’s fashion heritage at Museo del Traje! Discover stunning costumes spanning centuries within Madrid's modernist building – a unique blend of history & design.

The modern look of the collar and the use of elastic around the wrists highlight a modern take on this black angora wool trench coat. Like the Spaniard Julio Laffitte, Balmain trained with Molineux and Lelong and founded his own branch in 1945. From the beginning he coined what was the New Look, long , full skirts and narrow waists a silhouette that is represented in this coat. From then on Balmain would become one of the most prestigious brands of the golden age of French haute couture.

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Title: Coat
Artist: Pierre Alexandre Claudius Balmain
Year: 1948
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Museo del Traje
Color palette: Pastels
Color hue: Blue-Violet to Rose

Coat

Pierre Alexandre Claudius Balmain (1914 – 1982)

Museo del Traje (Madrid, Spain)

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