Fall 1980 Yves Saint Laurent Silk Taffeta & Velvet Dress w Asymmetrical Hem Message from the famous Russian Collection It combines two bold and

It combines two bold and vivid colors - an almost acidic apple green and a bubble gum pink

The collar is accented by a wide flat ruffled edging that circles the shoulders and gives the dress a little bit of a dramatic feel but not so much that you couldn't wear it for either day or evening

This dress set is simply amazing and a wonderful example of his work

All of the thread has that feel of being made out of actual metal

I had it cleaned twice and I don't think it will get much better then this

Fall 1980 Yves Saint Laurent Silk Taffeta & Velvet Dress w Asymmetrical Hem Message from the famous Russian Collection It combines two bold andThe Rive gauche label was often derived from the couture pieces of the previous season and with this dress exemplifies that progression. A dress with a similar hemline treatment was shown in the 1979 Haute Couture collection. That couture look was then translated into silk taffeta gowns for the Rive Gauche Fall collection of 1980. The twin of this dress was photoed in March 1980 on the runway and backstage at YSL. This is actually the second dress