Loungewear. House of Balenciaga (French, founded 1937). Designer: Cristobal Balenciaga (Spanish, 1895–1972). Date: fall/winter 1961–62. Culture: French. Medium: silk. Dimensions: Total Length (a): 58 in. (147.3 cm). Total Length (b): 40 in. (101.6 cm). Total Length (c): 73 in. (185.4 cm). Heel to Toe (d, e): 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm).