1970s Yves Saint Laurent Silk Dress with Exceptional Lines Accessories and Separates Fully lined in a striped

Fully lined in a striped silky rayon and closes at the front with a zipper as seen

One of the most striking and unusual 1940s suits I have ever had

The very nature of panne velvet is part of what gives this dress its opulent feel

This one is seamed so that the shape and seams create a tubular feel with an almost "sack" style looseness to it

The top of this amazing 100% linen set is clearly marked on the tag with the date 11/26/73 giving us an exact date of production

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Silk Dress with Exceptional Lines Accessories and Separates Fully lined in a stripedThis dress is constructed from a semi sheer silk voile that is bias cut ad done in shades of grey. The gown has an exceptional sleeve and bodice treatment that gives it a fantastic haute couture feel. Yves based many of the gowns for the Rive Gauche label on the pieces from his Haute Couture label and often they are constructed at a level that I consider to be demi couture, like this dress. The skirt is full and yet light due to the fabric choice that