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Black velvet floor length evening gown with long bell sleeves

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Statement Sleeves exhibition installation view of eight mannequins in black garments in the Fun…

Alternate view of eight mannequins in black garments in the Fundamental Forms section of the St…

Statement Sleeves exhibition installation view of five mannequins in black garments in the Fund…

Dress

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

Designer Yves Saint Laurent (1936 - 2008)

c. 1968

Velvet

France

Gift of the Estate of Joy Venturini Bianchi

Object number2022.65.15

Bell sleeves, sometimes called trumpet sleeves, are characterized by a flare below the elbow. They may have a straight or an asymmetrical hem—the latter of which gives Yves Saint Laurent’s version its dramatic look.

DescriptionBlack velvet caftan style evening gown with bell sleeves, scoop neck, zip back

Collections

1960s

Exhibitions

Statement Sleeves