83.190.43

Images (5)

Exoticism_25 Left to right 97.60.40 (boots case), 83.190.43 (cape ensemble), 78.257.55 (paisley tunic), 83.91.12 (pink tunic and pants), 87.109.3 (boots case), 85.45.14 (belt case), 82.52.10 (hat case), 77.33.46 (shoes case), 2004.24.1 (cloak and turban)

YSL+Halston_33 78.57.11 and 82.237.14 (black and gold ensemble and belt), 96.84.2 (black metallic dress), 91.241.15 (blue pantsuit), 2003.100.10 (cape and skirt), 83.190.43 (cape ensemble)

YSL+Halston_32 Left to right 91.241.15 (blue pantsuit), 96.84.2 (black metallic dress), 83.190.43 (cape ensemble), 83.27.15 (metallic dress), 78.57.11 (black and gold ensemble), 92.140.1 (black and ivory pantsuit), 82.99.1 (pink and black gown), 80.128.10 (red white stripe dress), 2014.38.2 (ivory evening dress)

Object: Ensemble

Brand: Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche (French, founded 1966)

Designer: Yves Saint Laurent (1936 - 2008)

Date: 1976

Medium: Beige wool, brown velvet, gold braid, and beige silk

Country: France

Credit Line: Gift of Ms. Marina Schiano

Object number: 83.190.43

DescriptionBeige wool cape with matching skirt and blouse

Label Text:Saint Laurent’s “Russian” collection is credited with reinvigorating the depressed state of haute couture in the 1970s. This ensemble is one of his “rich peasant” styles that treated folkloric daywear in a luxurious manner. Saint Laurent evokes his Algerian upbringing with an over-garment resembling a burnoose, or hooded cape.

In Collection(s)

1970s

Exhibitions:

Yves Saint Laurent + Halston: Fashioning the 70s
Exoticism