Fall 1977 Yves Saint Laurent Pretty Floral Printed Silk Smock Dress w Velvet Detailing designer-maggy-rouff In the video she talks

In the video she talks about how 'the 'Ayers Rock' print was based on the idea of creating a new version of the eighteenth-century French Toile de Jouy technique of fine engravings

The inner dress is currently tacked at one shoulder  and at one side to the exterior dress but you could if you wished undo those few stitches and wear these pieces separately as well

Item# D552

Fortuny was noted for his antiquarian intentions and scholarly treatment of classical dress

It closes with two zippers - one in the inner corset and one hidden set zipper at the back

Fall 1977 Yves Saint Laurent Pretty Floral Printed Silk Smock Dress w Velvet Detailing designer-maggy-rouff In the video she talksThis is an iconic and classic look from the Rive Gauche collection. I have dated this one to the 1977 collection based on the version of the label and print that is similar to the one in the reference photo I have included here. That shot was used for the ad campaign that year. These are so easy to wear and very comfortable. You just slip this on and you are ready to go. This can also be belted to add shaped and bring the length up which gives the