Illustration depicting ensembles designed by Balenciaga and Givenchy in 1961. From left, (1) wool coat with large black overcheck reversing to black. The rounded raglan shoulders, nine-tenths hemline, the square flat look are all hallmarks of the Balenciaga collection. The coat is worn over a sleeveless black wool dress. (2) Gleaming gold brocade dress and jacket. The dress is sleeveless, and tie-belted with gold kid. Layered petals of black silk and tulle make the high hat - Balenciaga. (3) short evening dress of fine black silk crepe by Givenchy, the high-waisted front fullness caught with a brilliant jewel, the back falling into a low cowl. Hat of massed black veiling and black satin ribbon. (4). Dress and jacket in brown and black silk cloque. The fitted bodice of the dress is worn over a gently gathered skirt. Matching circular jacket is black-mink trimmed. Large hat is black velvet - Givenchy.