Fall 2009 Balmain by Christophe Decarnin Runway High Pagoda Shoulder Jacket w Embellishments designer-ceil-chapman That seaming opens up into

That seaming opens up into an intricate series of pleated gores on the skirt that allow the tremendous amount of fabric that makes up the skirt to have full movement and drape

Waist: to 17" flat across inside lining from side seam to side seam

It closes with a side painted metal zipper

Great contrasting border is used to define the upper part of the dress and is picked up on each cuff

Length: 60" from neck to hem

Fall 2009 Balmain by Christophe Decarnin Runway High Pagoda Shoulder Jacket w Embellishments designer-ceil-chapman That seaming opens up intoThe Balmain transformation definitely began while under the tutelage of Christophe Decarnin. He was the designer to bring 'more hard rock and punk' to the label, which has continued to the present day under Olivier Rousteing. The review from Vogue that year stated: 'Was it just coincidence that Christophe Decarnin showed his Balmain collection in the same roomthe swimming pool at the Ritzthat Gianni Versace used for his couture spectaculars? There was