Evening dress
Brand
Yves Saint Laurent
(French, founded 1961)
Designer
Yves Saint Laurent
(1936 - 2008)
1976
Black silk taffeta, black velvet, and silk satin
Gift of Mrs. Edwin Hilson
Object number84.145.1
Yves Saint Laurent is widely regarded as one of fashion's greatest colorists. His juxtapositions of brilliant colors, such as fuchsia and emerald green, exerted a profound influence on designers of the 1970s and 1980s.
DescriptionBlack velvet, fuchsia pink / purple silk satin, black taffeta gown; square neck fitted bodice with waist yoke; long satin balloon sleeve; gathered full straight line taffeta skirt; black taffeta drop lining; center back and left side zipper closing. Green silk satin ribbon tie belt; 6 cm.Collections
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