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Fall 2014 Balmain by Olivier Rousteing Leopard Print Silk Jersey Dress w Low Back
Fall 2014 Balmain by Olivier Rousteing Leopard Print Silk Jersey Dress w Low Back
Fall 2014 Balmain by Olivier Rousteing Leopard Print Silk Jersey Dress w Low Back
Fall 2014 Balmain by Olivier Rousteing Leopard Print Silk Jersey Dress w Low Back
Fall 2014 Balmain by Olivier Rousteing Leopard Print Silk Jersey Dress w Low Back
Fall 2014 Balmain by Olivier Rousteing Leopard Print Silk Jersey Dress w Low Back
Fall 2014 Balmain by Olivier Rousteing Leopard Print Silk Jersey Dress w Low Back
Fall 2014 Balmain by Olivier Rousteing Leopard Print Silk Jersey Dress w Low Back
Fall 2014 Balmain by Olivier Rousteing Leopard Print Silk Jersey Dress w Low Back
Fall 2014 Balmain by Olivier Rousteing Leopard Print Silk Jersey Dress w Low Back
Fall 2014 Balmain by Olivier Rousteing Leopard Print Silk Jersey Dress w Low Back
Fall 2014 Balmain by Olivier Rousteing Leopard Print Silk Jersey Dress w Low Back
Fall 2014 Balmain by Olivier Rousteing Leopard Print Silk Jersey Dress w Low Back
Fall 2014 Balmain by Olivier Rousteing Leopard Print Silk Jersey Dress w Low Back
Fall 2014 Balmain by Olivier Rousteing Leopard Print Silk Jersey Dress w Low Back
Fall 2014 Balmain by Olivier Rousteing Leopard Print Silk Jersey Dress w Low Back
Fall 2014 Balmain by Olivier Rousteing Leopard Print Silk Jersey Dress w Low Back

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Fall 2014 Balmain by Olivier Rousteing Leopard Print Silk Jersey Dress w Low Back

When this Balmain debuted it was sold exclusively through Farfetch. That means that very few were produced and it was a very hard dress to get. It immediately sold out and there as only one production run released which has made it a very rare dress to find.  'Welcome to my jungle' said Olivier Rousteing to Vogue that season and went on to say that this was his most personal collection ever. It's twin was worn by supermodel Karlie Kloss to the Balmain after party that season which give you an amazing glimpse of how it looks like once on. It is a very special piece and I love it.

The dress is made from a leopard print silk jersey that is cut supermodel long. The fabric has some weight to it because of the sheer amount of it that there is and this helps to keep the drape and flow of the skirt perfectly in place once on the body. It is cut in a high set halterneck at the front and the fabric there is gathered in vertical folds so that it skims over you. A wide band of black curves around the neck and then down the sides. At the waist it forms a criss cross pattern around the waist that curves around to the sides. At the side of the waist between the black the fabric is again gathered in for detailing. The black bands gives the illusion of a waist cinching corset belt and draws the eye while highlighting the curves between the bodice and that amazing skirt. At the back the dress closes at the nape of the neck with two snaps and both are topped on the exterior of the strap with a gold raised lion head. It scoops into a low curve under that to leave your entire upper back bare. The signature chunky, exposed Balmain zipper sits low at the back. The skirt falls to the floor from there and there are yards and yards of fabric in it. The hem is cut longer at the back so that you have a bit of a train and at the center of the front it is split to the thigh. So when you walk you have this flash of leg showing and when you walk away it is equally as dramatic. It is amazing. It was never worn and is like new. Excellent condition

The dress has a full black stretch jersey inner lining. It closes at the back of the neck with snaps and at the low back waist with a zipper. Tagged a modern Balmain 42.

Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: approx 16 " from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 48" from waist to shortest part of the front hem, 65" to the longest part of the back hem
Front slit: 33" from hem to top of slit

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2970

Reference Photos: Karlie Kloss at the Balmain After Party on September 25, 2014 in Paris, France.

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