From the iconic Spring 2002 collection by Nicolas Ghesquière, this rare and highly coveted Balenciaga  top is a poetic study in texture, movement, and modern femininity. Ghesquière’s vision for this season brought together unexpected materials and print clashes with couture-level precision.

Crafted in France from a diaphanous blend of 98% silk and 2% lurex, the top is composed of superfine silk chiffon panels in a patchwork of floral and abstract graphic prints, grounded by solid black with subtle tonal stripes and shimmering gold-tone lurex threads. The deep plunging V-neckline is framed with soft, fluttering ruffles and fluid self-ties that allow for multiple styling options — transforming the silhouette with every wear.

Delicate yet bold, this top reflects the artistic tension that defined Ghesquière’s early Balenciaga years: An exceptional archival piece — ethereal, sculptural, and collectible.

Size 38, in excellent vintage condition