2001 Balmain Haute Couture Runway Coat and Dress Ensemble red-dress This dress closes at the

This dress closes at the side with a silver-toned metal zip which is most probably original to the dress

It fastens at the back of the waist with a hidden tonal zip and hook-and-eye clasp

it is tailored from pure silk patterned with a cheerful print of bright flowers in sage

This Y2K Ralph Lauren silk maxi dress is just about the closest design we have ever seen to the brand's custom made gown for Gwyneth Paltrow to attend the 71st Academy Awards where she won the Oscar for Best Actress on 21 March 1999

The four patch pockets with flap button closures add a hint of military precision

2001 Balmain Haute Couture Runway Coat and Dress Ensemble red-dress This dress closes at theThis beautifully crafted coat and dress suit walked the runway as part of Balmains Spring 2001 haute couture collection (look 10). Designed by the creative director at the time, Oscar de la Renta, the Vogue review stated that the designers faithful followers would have been fans of this collection. The ensemble is tailored from a lightweight, smooth wool silk blend in a biscuity beige hue. The dress is cut to a highly wearable shift dress silhouette