Circa 1980-1985

France

A Russian-style tunic blouse in jewel-print silk damask by Yves Saint laurent Rive Gauche dating from the 1980s. Wide, flowing, shouldered cut with long sleeves. Crew neck and cross front with asymmetric buttoning from one shoulder. The silk is very fluid in damask crepe with shiny grains of rice. This "jewel" print simulates gems imitating rubies and emeralds on a black lattice background punctuated by black stripes on the hips and cuffs. Eight gold-tone metal sunburst buttons. No lining. Black graphic Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Paris Made in France label on white background (small damage to label). No apparent defects apart from tiny marks under the armpits, probably not worn much. Dry cleaning required. Good overall condition in terms of colour and conservation.

Dimensions: Equivalent to size 38 in France. Waist 82 cm, height 75 cm, sleeve 52 cm, shoulder 40 cm, chest 87, hips 97 cm.