The Couture Period Following its introduction as a kind of lingerie, in 1958 Cristbal Balenciaga transformed the style into couture with his exquisitely constructed, lace-tiered pieces known as the "Baby Doll Dresses." Foregoing the empire cut for a trapeze line drop waist, they pre-empted the 60s trend for mod applications of the style with their loose fit but structured form, and transformed the dress from nightwear into a new, avant-garde silhouette that became one of Balenciaga's most renowned styles
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Crafted from a smooth satin-effect fabric, the dress features a lightweight and comfortable blend of 95% polyester and 5% elastane, giving it both structure and stretch for a flattering fit
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When the rest of the dress breaks from convention, sleeves become the element that ties it all together
