A rare and highly collectible bodycon dress from Nicolas Ghesquière’s iconic Spring/Summer 2003 runway for Balenciaga, renowned for its daring scuba-inspired silhouettes and surrealist prints.

This black cotton jersey mini dress features a vivid, tropical montage of underwater creatures and jungle flora—a visual collision of sharks, orchids, parrots, and coral reefs in lush, saturated hues.

Printed with Balenciaga's signature multicolor aquatic-jungle motif Fitted silhouette with asymmetrical hemline Elbow-length sleeves with tiered plastisol stripe detailing Deep V-neckline with tonal binding and reinforced construction Hidden side zip closure for a seamless fit Fabric: Soft stretch cotton jersey blend

An archival standout, this piece gained editorial fame when worn by Linda Evangelista in Vogue Italia, photographed by Steven Meisel—cementing its status as a defining look from Ghesquière’s scuba era at Balenciaga.

Tag size Medium (runs small; best for FR36 / US 2–4) Mannequin size FR36 ( US 4) Measured flat not stretched: Bust 29", Waist 25", Hip 30" Measured flat stretched (Approx.): Bust 32/33", Waist 26/27", Hip 35/6"