Balenciaga 53rd Couture Collection, Look 21 An entirely beaded gown is intricately assembled and deliberately distressed by hand. It features rounded and faceted beads in varying sizes that were chosen from Balenciaga’s deadstock. This was done in keeping with the House’s commitment to maintaining and developing sustainable practices. Each bead is meticulously embroidered onto stretch knit panels over eight weeks, and the dress is then assembled and fitted with a zipper to perfectly fit the body