Fall 2009 Balmain by Christophe Decarnin Runway High Pagoda Shoulder Jacket w Embellishments designer-jean-paul-gaultier Long sleeves and a to

Long sleeves and a to the floor skirt

Running down each of these leaves are three cords of a metallic gold for a touch of glimmer

Perfect for the pin up girl of the forties to go to and from the beach

It is a gorgeous light weight - think scarf silk - and the vertical flat pleat work that runs down the center and hides the buttons adds a nice touch

It's fantastic

Fall 2009 Balmain by Christophe Decarnin Runway High Pagoda Shoulder Jacket w Embellishments designer-jean-paul-gaultier Long sleeves and a toThe Balmain transformation definitely began while under the tutelage of Christophe Decarnin. He was the designer to bring 'more hard rock and punk' to the label, which has continued to the present day under Olivier Rousteing. The review from Vogue that year stated: 'Was it just coincidence that Christophe Decarnin showed his Balmain collection in the same roomthe swimming pool at the Ritzthat Gianni Versace used for his couture spectaculars? There was