Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Strapless Black Velvet with High Front Slit - 13" W designer-rosie-assoulin 5" in diameter

5" in diameter

It is cut to be slightly more fitted through the top and then flares out dramatically as it nears the hem

and the background behind the printed parts is a more creamy color

Not because the dresses nodded to a demented Kim Novak or an inscrutable Eva Marie Saint

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Strapless Black Velvet with High Front Slit - 13" W designer-rosie-assoulin 5" in diameterThe Shrimpton Couture Archives We believe this dress is from fall 1981 or 1982 but have yet to confirm. It's a spectacular classic dress made of black velvet. There is a very high slit that runs up the front and Yves brings in his signature nod to the tuxedo with the flipped over silk satin flaps at the bust. It is a beauty