We can’t believe we almost missed this, but given the number of celebrities who flocked the Cannes Film Festival in France last May, we’re giving ourselves an excuse for overlooking Bianca Balti’s embellished kimono. Of course, it’s always better late than never, so here goes.
Check out Italian model, Bianca Balti, heavily adorned with extras while attending the de Grisogono Party in Cannes last May. She clearly wasn’t satisfied with her already-embellished super short red dress because she went all out on the add-ons — a standout necklace, catchy earrings, and on top of both, a very festive statement kimono decorated with a whole lot of baubles.
Top model Bianca Balti poses for a photocall as she arrives for the jewelry company de Grisogono’s 20th anniversary cocktail, at the Eden Roc hotel, in Antibes, near Cannes, on May 21, 2013, in southeastern France
Talk about excess to the nth degree, right? Do you think she went overboard?
Perhaps. But if we were to take out the pieces and look at them individually, her kimono is actually the most stunning and covet-worthy. The cover-up’s colorful print looks gorgeous. It’s like a Monet (painting) that you can just stare at all day. Even more fascinating are the stones scattered all over the garment, and the way they blend with the print. Can you imagine just how fabulous the kimono will look with a white tank and denim cutoffs?
We’re actually bummed that we couldn’t find any info on her topper. If you have any idea, do clue us in. In the meantime, allow us to leave you with these printed kimonos from Lovers + Friends and Anna Sui. These don’t have beads on them, but you can easily remedy that with a little DIY:
Lovers + Friends Lovebirds Kimono, $176
Anna Sui Daisy Chain Scarf Print Jacquard Kimono, $433
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