Printed challis blouse and skirt Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche - Opera Ballets Russes - Autumn Winter 1976
Autumn-Winter 1976 Collection
Paris
Iconic blouse and skirt in floral and striped printed Challis by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, taken from the Haute Couture master's famous Ballets Russes opera collection. A peasant blouse with puffed sleeves and elasticated cuffs, buttoned at the front and fastened with a tie. The skirt is full and pleated at the waist with a zip fastening on one side. It is highlighted with a pink woven wool bias. The motifs printed on woollen cheesecloth are inspired by 18th-century Indians, with a strong polychrome effect. The electric blue velvet panne underskirt protrudes from the bottom of the skirt, giving a lovely fullness to the gait. The label indicate Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Paris made in France. No flaws to report. Very good colour and condition.
Dimensions: Equivalent to Size 36 France
Blouse: Shoulders 36 cm Sleeves 58 cm Chest 90 cm Waist 70 cm Hips 94 cm.
Skirt: Height 87 cm Waist 67 cm Hips 97 cm.
Iconography: published in L'Officiel de la Mode in 1976