Autumn Winter 1978

France

Precious evening ensemble, dress and Kimono jacket by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dating from the 1978 ready-to-wear collection. Straight, minimalist, flowing little black dress in matte crepe with a satin interior. Large décolleté held in place by slender black satin ribbon straps with piping and an elegant tie under the left shoulder. Ample flowing Japanese Kimono-style jacket in royal-blue silk chiffon, brocaded with silver and gold lurex pastilles. Entirely piped with matching royal-blue satin ribbon, with a long tie fastening at the front. Label Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Made in France Paris. No defects to report. Very good colour and condition.

Dimensions: Equivalent to size 36 France. Dress: chest 82 cm, waist 78 cm, height 109 cm, hips 88 cm. Kimono: shoulders 40 cm, sleeves 60 cm, height 95 cm, coat circumference 150 cm.

Provenance Quidam de Revel Collection - Paris