1970s-1980s Yves Saint Laurent Red Wool Cape w Black Velvet Hood designer-arnold-scaasi A real eye catcher and

A real eye catcher and a wonderful piece

The combination of silk taffeta and lace with the added touches of the hand painted design (perhaps done by Thea herself) makes this Couture label gown very special

The interior of the bodice is finished in the same velvet as the exterior

At the front the neckline dips very low to meet the lace inset that runs around the center of the dress

Very unique and very beautiful

1970s-1980s Yves Saint Laurent Red Wool Cape w Black Velvet Hood designer-arnold-scaasi A real eye catcher andThis hooded red and black cape is wonderful. It is by Yves Saint Laurent and is a beautiful and easy to wear piece that will fit virtually any size. It dates to the late 1970s, maybe to mid 1980s and is very representative of the work he was doing during this time period starting with his famous "Russian" collection of 76 77. The cut is very simple the back is one large panel and then there are two panels that fall across the shoulder and down the