171. Pierre Balmain, Haute Couture collection, Autumn-Winter 1953. Fully embroidered champagne silk satin cocktail dress. Designed by Pierre Balmain - Embroidered by Maison Lesage Small pointed neckline, fitted bust with horizontal tucked-in pleats, entirely embroidered with gold and silver threads and enhanced with sequins forming arabesques and Indian motifs, long sleeves, waist marked by a belt, shaped skirt. White signature, black graphics