1970s Black Velvet & Braid Yves Saint Laurent Dress designer-alfred-bosand small spot on the back

small spot on the back of one cuff near the edge

It is easy to see that level of quality in this piece -t he fur is extremely supple and sift

An exquisite silk Galanos that is absolutely wonderful

Constructed of two layers of the same exterior silk through the bodice and skirt with the sleeves a single layer

1970s Black Velvet & Braid Yves Saint Laurent Dress designer-alfred-bosand small spot on the backA luxurious, rich black velvet maxi dress has a stunning slim column cut. This gown by Yves Saint Laurent is stunning in its simplicity. It flows to the floor in a widening fall of velvet. Yves takes that and then adds a classic YSL detailing through the shoulders and neck with twist with wide flat braids set into the seams an adornment used over and over on pieces form this time period and making it instantly identifiable as a YSL piece. The cut is