An extraordinary museum-worthy piece from Demna’s Spring/Summer 2020 Balenciaga runway collection, this Opera Coat stands as one of the most theatrical haute couture / Cristóbal Balenciaga's silhouettes produced during the era
Constructed in sweeping black satin with an immense sculptural volume, the coat transforms traditional couture drapery into something almost monastic and surreal
Cascading oversized ruffles spiral down the front opening and continue across the sleeves and hem, creating a silhouette that feels suspended between ecclesiastical vestment, haute couture opera costume, and avant-garde sculpture
The exaggerated standing collar frames the body dramatically, while the floor-length proportions amplify the imposing architectural presence
Every gathered fold catches light differently across the satin surface, producing a liquid obsidian effect with movement
This particular example is an exceptionally rare 1/1 prototype sample, making it not only a runway piece but also a unique archival artifact directly connected to the Balenciaga atelier process
Pieces of this scale and experimental construction rarely surface outside institutional collections and private archives
As seen on the Balenciaga Spring 2020 runway, Look 83
!! HEAVY Weighing !! ALMOST 12KG !!
Size
Sample Size 36
Measurements
Sleeve Length: 78 cm
Length: 148 cm
Condition
Excellent condition with no major flaws observed
*measurements are taken in centimeters
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