Coat
Brand
Yves Saint Laurent
(French, founded 1961)
Designer
Yves Saint Laurent
(1936 - 2008)
1966
Wool twill and gold metal
Gift of Doris Strakosch
Object number78.85.3
Yves Saint Laurent began experimenting with military elements during the mid-1960s. The dark blue, double-breasted coat quickly became one of his signature styles. Originally inspired by the naval “peacoat” worn by sailors to keep warm, the recognizable dark blue coat punctuated by gold-tone buttons has become a fixture of fashionable wardrobes.
DescriptionNavy blue woolen twill double breasted coat; slightly open neck with peter pan collar; long sleeves with top seam has one button at back wrist slit; raised waist has 4.5 cm. half belt across back with button at either end; under arm panel seaming with seam pockets in front; taffeta lined five sets of buttons; coutureCollections
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