Ensemble
Brand
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
(French, founded 1966)
Designer
Yves Saint Laurent
(1936 - 2008)
1976
Beige wool, brown velvet, gold braid, and beige silk
Gift of Ms. Marina Schiano
Object number83.190.43
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.
DescriptionBeige wool cape with matching skirt and blouseCollections
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