1976 Runway Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Gold Brocade Skirt Suit red-wool-jacket This Selfridges late 1950s cocktail

This Selfridges late 1950s cocktail dress in midnight blue chiffon has an exotic flavour

8 cm)Hip - 44 in

The size label is no longer present but we estimate a best fit for around a UK 12 or US 8

The intensity of the beading creates a pleasing weight and the dress simply exudes timeless Hollywood style glamour

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1976 Runway Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Gold Brocade Skirt Suit red-wool-jacket This Selfridges late 1950s cocktailThis mesmerising two piece ensemble was created by Yves Saint Laurent for the brands beloved Fall 1976 collection and for his Rive Gauche label, a reference to Pariss younger and trendier left bank. The ready to wear collection echoed the haute couture line which was titled Opras Ballets Russes. The New York Times described it as A revolutionary collection that will change the course of fashion in the world. Yves Saint Laurent named creating this show