Balmain 2000s by Christophe Decarnine Layered Backlace Silk Dress

A silk dress from Christophe Decarnin's Balmain, the era between 2006 and 2011 when he pulled the storied Paris house back into relevance with a hard-edged, party-driven take on French glamour. Decarnin became known for embellished minidresses and razor-sharp shoulders, turning Balmain into one of the most discussed names of the late 2000s. This archive piece works in a quieter register than his sequined stagewear: layered silk construction with lace detailing at the back.