Balenciaga and Schiaparelli Lead a Couture Surge at Bonhams Paris The Impression Copy of a Balenciaga black lace dress with pink sash, 1951. Photo by Henry Clarke via Cond Nast Spanish in mood, Parisian in execution. This August 1947 dress by Cristbal Balenciaga layers blue satin beneath black lace, building a surface rich with velvet appliqu and chenille embroidery. Balenciaga was called Balenciaga US Balenciaga Ruffled Lace up Midi Dress In Black ModeSens