Evening Dress

Pierre Balmain for Balmain 1963/1963

Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
Bangkok, Thailand

Her Majesty first wore this simply cut, shimmering gown in Tokyo in May 1963, during a state visit to Japan . The occasion was a banquet given in Their Majesties’ honor by Emperor Hirohito .

Details

Title: Evening Dress
Creator: Pierre Balmain
Creator Birth Date: 1914
Creator Death Date: 1982
Fashion House: Balmain
Manufacturer: House of Lesage
Date Created: 1963/1963
Location Created: Paris, France
Type: Dress
Rights: Collection of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit.
Medium: Cotton lace over synthetic net, silver - metal thread , bead, straw, crystal embroidery.

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