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Das Kleine Schwarze DTV Amy Holman Edelman Balenciaga 1952 | Balenciaga vintage, Balenciaga dress, Cristóbal balenciaga
![1952 - Balenciaga Della Oake in Balenciaga's melange of proportions and textures taffeta dress with puffed h… | Moda en blanco y negro, Moda años 40, Blanco y negro 1952 - Balenciaga Della Oake in Balenciaga's melange of proportions and textures taffeta dress with puffed h… | Moda en blanco y negro, Moda años 40, Blanco y negro](https://i.pinimg.com/736x/79/51/eb/7951ebc122be5699360a8b0829775785.jpg)
1952 - Balenciaga Della Oake in Balenciaga's melange of proportions and textures taffeta dress with puffed h… | Moda en blanco y negro, Moda años 40, Blanco y negro
![Balenciaga's coat in wool fabric by G. Pétillault, the collar of which is cut to make a deep décoletté, 1952. Photo Pottier | Винтаж кутюр, Баленсиага, Стиль Balenciaga's coat in wool fabric by G. Pétillault, the collar of which is cut to make a deep décoletté, 1952. Photo Pottier | Винтаж кутюр, Баленсиага, Стиль](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/23/41/92/234192605bca5d470b633858ceb5bd3f.jpg)