Fall 2008 Balmain by Christophe Decarnin Runway Zebra & Leopard Print Dress w Crystal Bolt designer-valentino The label on this piece

The label on this piece dates it to the early 1970s and it is a fabulous example of that whole easy

The sleeves are cut an an angle with the ends ending in points that run down your wrists

The cut makes it a beautiful classic and I love the beautiful red color with its navy stripe detailing

The matching

Really unusual and unique

Fall 2008 Balmain by Christophe Decarnin Runway Zebra & Leopard Print Dress w Crystal Bolt designer-valentino The label on this pieceThe Balmain transformation from what it was originally to what it is today began when they hired Christophe Decarnin. He was the designer that gave it its edgy feel that has continued to the present day under Olivier Rousteing, the label's current Creative Director. When the Fall 2008 collection showed Vogue's Nicole Phelps said in part: 'And as promised, Spring's haute hippie feathers, fringe, and tie dye were replaced by an all Billy Idol soundtrack