1986 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Black Velvet and Jacquard Dress American_Vintage The bodice is a crossover

The bodice is a crossover shirtwaister design and the skirt falls just below the knee

this special piece of design history would best suit US size 4

The inner waistcoat fastens with a central zip and two rows of black and gold orb buttons in a thick

The tweed knit single-breasted jacket with 2 x patch pockets and wrap tie knee length skirt is made up of a 60% mohair and 40% lyocell blend in an usual shade of deep olive/chestnut brown

1986 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Black Velvet and Jacquard Dress American_Vintage The bodice is a crossoverThis black evening dress was commissioned by a special client from Yves Saint Laurents 1986 haute couture runway collection. The fabric is a shimmering black moir jacquard silk woven with tonal motifs of bows and swirling ribbons that appear to ripple as they catch the light. The romantic bodice is crafted from velvet and boned the whole way around to cinch the waist and support the bust. The sleeves have puff shoulders and are cut slim at the wrist,