Fall-Winter 1979 collection

France

Beautiful set of coat and trousers in wild silk printed with Japanese taste by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, ready-to-wear collection 1979. A writed tap under the label indicates Mm Déon manuscript n ° 55220, corresponding to a fashion show or to a customer's order. Beautiful print on wild silk of flowering branches laden with flowers in the style of Asian painted silk from the 18th century. Long blouse coat with Mandarin collar and wide pleated pants and elastic waist belt. Five flanged buttons in gilded glass close the collar at the front. This set corresponds to the tradition of evening pajamas for receptions in force in the history of fashion from the 17th century until the 1940s. This free style and neglected tradition represents the pinnacle of French luxury and began with the ceremony of the lifting of King Louis XIV at the Palace of Versailles. No trace of use or wear. Excellent condition of color and conservation.

Dimension: Equivalent size 36 France. Blouse: Front height 117 cm, shoulders 41 cm, neck 40 cm, chest 90 cm, sleeves 61 cm, hips 95 cm. Pants: Height 100 cm, waistline 88 cm, inseam 79 cm.