c.2006 Balestra Roma Haute Couture Purple & Yellow Embellished Silk Jumpsuit designer-nat-kaplan antique and vintage ones are

antique and vintage ones are far heavier and completely hand done - the difference is apparent at a touch

It is such a pretty and well made dress that I decided to list it anyway and perhaps a younger girl could get creative with it or even wear it as is since it is pretty subtle in person

It is an absolutely gorgeous Pucci piece with a bold and classic Pucci color palette in purples

Note the color is best shown in the close ups

The dress is fully lined in a white cotton mix and closes with a back painted metal zipper

c.2006 Balestra Roma Haute Couture Purple & Yellow Embellished Silk Jumpsuit designer-nat-kaplan antique and vintage ones areRenato Balestra launched his couture label in Rome in 1951. His work quickly gained international fame and was one of the cornerstone ateliers of the Italian couture 'Alta Moda' movement. On their website they state: 'The Balestra brand blends the mastery of the artisans and the style of the designer to express its vision to the fullest, thanks to hundreds of hours of craftmanship and the highest attention to details.' This is a beautiful example of