Object: Set
Brand:
Yves Saint Laurent
(French, founded 1961)
Designer:
Yves Saint Laurent
(1936 - 2008)
Date: 1969
Medium: Silk organza, satin, and taffeta
Country: France
Credit Line: Gift of Stella Fischback
Object number: 75.108.9
DescriptionBlouse in silk organza printed with large floral pattern in orange, pink, aqua blue, kelly green, forest green and magenta purple / red; round neck piped with self fabric; long sleeves with 10 cm three self button cuffs, front of blouse lined with beige crinkled silk chiffon; 7 self button front closing. Ankle length skirt in patchwork of colorful satin and taffeta prints; 4.5 cm self waistband; side seam pockets with zipper closing in left pocket; lined with red silk taffeta.
Label Text:In order to create this couture evening ensemble, Saint Laurent drew upon the same bohemian influences that inspired late 1960s anti-fashion. In his hands, humble patchwork becomes a cubist design of painterly silks, while bold colors and patterns work in harmony. Even the Duchess of Windsor embraced Saint Laurent’s hippie-chic patchwork, accessorizing her ensemble with real jewels and ladylike gloves.
In Collection(s)
Exhibitions:
- Yves Saint Laurent + Halston: Fashioning the 70s
- Night and Day