Yves Saint Laurent

Set

Yves Saint Laurent

1969

75.108.9

Blouse in silk organza printed with large floral pattern in orange, pink, aqua blue, kelly green, forest green and magenta purple / red; round neck piped with self fabric; long sleeves with 10 cm three self button cuffs, front of blouse lined with beige crinkled silk chiffon; 7 self button front closing. Ankle length skirt in patchwork of colorful satin and taffeta prints; 4.5 cm self waistband; side seam pockets with zipper closing in left pocket; lined with red silk taffeta.

Evening set

Yves Saint Laurent

Fall 1969

74.107.8

Camisole neckline tunic in ombre sequins of purple, gold and orange tones; straight across neck, armholes and shoulder straps made of bugle and seed beads; left shoulder strap hooks at back; fit and flare body is fringed at hem with seed beads; lined in brown silk organza; zipper closing at left side. Matching shorts of double brown silk organza with brown sequin embroidery and fringe of amber seed beads on bottom 5 inches of legs; narrow organza waistband; zipper closing at left side.

Evening gown

Yves Saint Laurent

Spring 1971

86.126.14

Purple, grey foliage, leaf print silk chiffon gown; halter neck; empire; flared skirt; handkerchief panel at back neck; front and back waist; right shoulder hook, right side zipper closing.

Evening set

Yves Saint Laurent

c. 1973

76.171.2

Dinner dress in silk chiffon printed with reptile pattern in shades of brown; round neck, collarless; long full sleeves gathered into 9.5 cm 3 button cuffs; fitted bodice, full gathered skirt with side seam pockets; attached crepe half slip; 7 CB bodice buttons; long matching stole; gold metal chain rope belt with purple stone clasp at center front

Evening gown

Yves Saint Laurent

1972

88.89.1

Dark green silk taffeta gown; double ruffle round neck; fitted bodice; long sleeve with double ruffle cuff; gathered skirt with four tier ruffle; self sash; center back zipper; haute couture

Belt

Yves Saint Laurent

c.1975

80.71.55

Chain belt in bronze tone flat rings with raised dots, connected with textured links; brown glass cabochon in final ring; hook.

Shoes

Yves Saint Laurent

1973-1975

88.1.178

Red canvas espadrilles with gold metallic ribbon and black rick rack, braid trim with high wedge heel, metallic wrap and tie ankle strap

Shoes

Yves Saint Laurent

c.1976

79.169.7

White over black perforated leather sandals with narrow vamp straps and wrap around ankle strap with front black and white leather rosette and sculpted black plastic semi wedge high heel

Coat

Yves Saint Laurent

c. 1977

91.212.1

Beige quilted cotton coat with brown leather piping; attached hood; bodice closely fitted with underarm panel; long sleeve gathered at cap; calf-length full skirt; CF bodice buttons and loops

Shoes

Yves Saint Laurent

1975-1976

91.221.1

Rust brown leather and suede ankle strap shoes with black lashed / wrapped cord piping, rounded point toe, open sides, suede front tie with fringed ends and high stacked tapered heel

Hat

Yves Saint Laurent

1976

82.52.10

Russian style winter hat in dark red velour felt with wide black fur band, trimmed on the crown with black cord

Evening dress

Yves Saint Laurent

1976

84.145.1

Black 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.