Fall 1987 Yves Saint Laurent Fitted Black Velvet & Sheer Silk Chiffon Dress designer-luis-estevez Hips: 17-18

Hips: 17-18

Finished button holes

It is a deep navy with a purple and pink print that is like little hearts on trailing vines

This is a rare and iconic piece of Ossie's work with the added bonus of a bit of rock and roll provenance and a museum connection

The cut of this piece is amazing and worthy of any of the great current designers who specialize in drape and cut

Fall 1987 Yves Saint Laurent Fitted Black Velvet & Sheer Silk Chiffon Dress designer-luis-estevez Hips: 17-18This beautiful dress by Yves Saint Laurent mixes a solid black velvet with a sheer black silk chiffon. It provides head to toe coverage but the sheerness and placement of the silk chiffon give it that twist of sensuality that runs through Yves' pieces. The mix of the fabrics also serves to highlight the lines of the dress and shape of the woman who wears it. The body of the dress, including the long fitted sleeves, is done in a soft, inky black