Fall 2000 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Silk Chiffon, Net & Feather Skirt Dress designer-paco-rabanne The sequins are sewn onto

The sequins are sewn onto a knit

An exception piece that is highly collectible and very rare

The entire bodice has bead work and sequins worked into the design - quite heavily done in many areas and with an almost 3D feel

I know that it was styled over a slim fitting top to give it a more casual feel as Vogue noted above but I think it is far more beautiful worn on its own as the gorgeous dress it was intended to be

Fall 2000 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Silk Chiffon, Net & Feather Skirt Dress designer-paco-rabanne The sequins are sewn ontoThe Shrimpton Couture Archives Haute couture Pierre Balmain. The skirt is netting with feathers attached and it has transparency to it. Sleeves: " Shoulders: " Bust: " flat across from side seam to side seam Waist: " flat across from side seam to side seam Hips: " flat across from side seam to side seam Bodice: " from top of bodice to waist Skirt: " from waist to hem Modern Sizing Equivalent: Reference Photos: (1) Fall 2000 Pierre Balmain Couture