1960s Chester Weinberg Gown & Jumpsuit designer-balmain Fully lined in a black

Fully lined in a black silk and beautifully finished

The shape is that classic cocoon with all the volume on the top and a narrowing as it gets near the hem

The skirt flows to the floor and is fitted at the waist and hip and then the pleats open for volume

Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam

1960s Chester Weinberg Gown & Jumpsuit designer-balmain Fully lined in a blackA stunning and unusual design from Chester Weinberg, with one of the best fabrics and combinations of cut that I have yet to see. The lines of it and design remind me of Teal Traina pieces and he did in fact work there for some time so it is interesting to see that evolution. He always started his design based on the fabric and in this case that fabric is spectacular! Comprised of two pieces he exterior is an extraordinary full length gown made of a