Dress
Brand
Yves Saint Laurent
(French, founded 1961)
Designer
Yves Saint Laurent
(1936 - 2008)
c. 1968
Silk crepe, sequins, and rhinestones
Gift of Mrs. Doris Strakosch
Object number79.185.6
Simple 1960s shift dresses often acted as canvasses for vibrant prints and ornamentation. Saint Laurent’s embellished dresses from the latter part of the decade were especially spectacular. He created several variants on this sequined, bejeweled design, one of which was worn by singer Sylvie Vartan.
DescriptionDress; pale yellow silk crepe; open round neckline; shoulder yoke and cap sleeve embroidered with sequins and rhinestones; straight cut chemise; same trim on hem border; cream sheer crepe backing; pale yellow china silk drop lining; center back zipper closing; coutureExhibitions