BALENCIAGA by Nicolas Ghesquière Spring 2003 Vintage Scuba Mini Dress

Designed by Nicolas Ghesquière for Spring 2003, this iconic and instantly recognizable Balenciaga Scuba dress is made of black cotton jersey with a rich underwater and jungle motif print in bright colors and black Scuba stitching. The dress has a seemingly simple but very sophisticated fitted bodycon cut with a small V-neck, wide elbow-length sleeves with black vinyl stripes and an asymmetrical mini length hem. Side zipper closure. 100% cotton, unlined. Made in France.

REFERENCE PHOTOS
Runway picture via Vogue Runway (look 12, modeled by Diana Dondoe). Linda Evangelista wore this dress in a shot by Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia, 2003.