70.37.8

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Uniformity_36 Left to right 70.37.8 (suit), 91.42.929.and 91.42.932 (jacket and pants), 93.157.3 (jacket)

Uniformity_04 Left to right 70.37.8 (suit), 91.42.929.and 91.42.932 (jacket and pants), 93.157.3 (jacket), 93.26.3 (uniform), 93.26.3C and D (sword and sheath in case), 95.102.2 (uniform with hat), 84.203.1 (skirt uniform), 88.72.3 (suit)

Object: Set

Brand: Yves Saint Laurent (French, founded 1961)

Designer: Yves Saint Laurent (1936 - 2008)

Date: c. 1967

Medium: Wool and metal

Country: France

Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Edwin Hilson

Object number: 70.37.8

DescriptionMilitary uniform style navy blue worsted wool coat and dress ensemble with double rows of five gold tone buttons and two pocket flaps at hips

Label Text: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. This ensemble brings in further military details with its standing collar and gold buttons.

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