Suit
Brand
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
(French, founded 1966)
Designer
Yves Saint Laurent
(1936 - 2008)
1967
Wool
Gift of Ethel Scull
Object number78.57.6
Saint Laurent was an early and enthusiastic advocate for women in pants. “There is no reason for me to dress women differently from men,” he said. “I don’t think that a woman is less feminine in pants than a skirt.” This 1930s-inspired suit style was modeled in Vogue by Twiggy.
DescriptionDouble-breasted pantsuit in navy blue wool knit with white pinstripeCollections
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