1970s Balestra Roma Alta Moda Haute Couture Silk Chiffon & Fused Glitter Dress designer-bessi This method was used by

This method was used by the French ateliers of the time to circumvent the stringent export rules of the day - think of it as a off site atelier as this were only produced with permission of the house

The top is fitted and lean and the skirt flows to the floor with the volume created by the opening of flat pleats that circle the waist

It does not affect wearing it in anyway and rather then remove it I prefer to send as found

snap and flat hook and eye at the waist

The white cuffs and collar give it a sweet feel and the wide belt ]

1970s Balestra Roma Alta Moda Haute Couture Silk Chiffon & Fused Glitter Dress designer-bessi This method was used byRenato Balestra launched his alta moda, Haute Couture label in Rome in 1951. His work quickly gained international fame and was one of the cornerstone ateliers of the Italian couture 'Alta Moda' movement. On their website they state: 'The Balestra brand blends the mastery of the artisans and the style of the designer to express its vision to the fullest, thanks to hundreds of hours of craftmanship and the highest attention to details.' This is a