Exceptional 1978 silk taffeta blouse and skirt evening ensemble with flounces by Yves Saint Laurent. Details This is a rare and collectible iridescent olive green silk taffeta two-piece gown by Yves Saint Laurent from 1978. This Rive Gauche version would have been based on that Haute Couture gowns from the late seventies collection. The ensemble comprises of a tiered and flounced high waisted full length skirt that is 18 cm – 7" longer in the back. The skirt is full and yet light and has an incredible amount of fabric. The waist is cinched with a wide, attached sash in matching fabric that ties around the waist and is original to the set. The skirt has two side pockets, is unlined and closes with a side painted metal zipper. Tagged a French vintage size 40. The blouse has a flounced collar edging and each cuff is also finished with a similar treatment. The sleeves feature gathered shoulders. I have included a photo (picture 9) of how the inner shoulder is constructed – additionally to a small shoulder pad there is a gathered pleated panel of fabric along the inner edge that gives a lift to the shoulder for a light take on a Victorian feel. The blouse closes with a hidden button at the neckline and two snap buttons at the waist. Tagged a French vintage size 40. The set is also very versatile since it is separates and the pieces can be worn together and presents as a gown, or you may pair them up with other pieces in your wardrobe. Designer Yves Saint Laurent was born in 1936 in Oran, Algeria and began his career as an assistant of Christian Dior. When Dior died in 1957, he became the artistic director. In 1962 he opened his own fashion house, and in 1966, he created his ready-to-wear line Rive Gauche. By the 1980s, Yves Saint Laurent was a true icon. He was the first living designer to receive a solo exhibition in New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1983. He died in 2008. Condition This gown is in excellent vintage condition. Tiny surface scuffs to the fabric here and there but nothing that stands out as a large flaw. One pulled thread on the left sleeve. All visible under close inspection only. No perspiration staining. Size & Fit Blouse Shoulders: 40 cm – 15.7" (seam to seam) Bust: 100 cm – 39.4" Waist: 94 cm – 37" Sleeve length: 56 cm – 22" Length: 68 cm – 26.8" (center front), 73,5 cm – 26.8" (back) Skirt Waist: 71 cm – 28" Hips: open Length: 111 cm – 43.7" (from waist band to the shortest part of front hem), 129 cm – 50.8" (to the back hem) Measurements are taken flat and then doubled for bust and waist. Approximate Modern Size: S-M Reference Photo Credits: 1977 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche ensemble. 1971-72 Yves Saint Laurent dresses. Both images found on Pinterest. See additional images at www.oh-jackie.com °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° VINTAGE CONDITION Our vintage items are authentic and unique. They have been previously worn and unless an article is unworn or dead stock gentle signs of aging and/or wear are totally normal. Therefore they should be worn with care and consideration of their age. And remember, they sure are full of old history and charm. MEASUREMENTS We measure our garments flat on a hard surface and do our best to be as accurate as possible. If you have any specific questions regarding a vintage item, simply send us an email at info [!at] oh-jackie.com. We will get back to you within 24 hours. °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° Find more outstanding designer vintage fashion & couture: https://www.etsy.com/shop/OhJackieSoVintage Follow us on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ohjackie_vintage/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Oh-Jackie-1397428383867542/

Yves Saint Laurent,1971 par Jeanloup Sieff. Tout commença avec la maison Dior, lorsque Christian Dior meurt en 1957, YSL lui succède avec la ligne"trapèze" en 1958,cette collection à des allures de petite fille: C'est en 1961 qu'YSL fonde sa propre maison. Voici l'énumération chronologique de quelques pièces les plus connus d'YSL: Croquis du Caban YSL. Caban à boutons dorés,1962. Cuissardes YSL,1963. Veste Smoking pour femmes YSL,1966. Saharienne YSL,1967. Tailleur-pantalon YSL,1969. L'association entre l'art & la mode,Yves Saint Laurent la fait! En 1965,Yves Saint Laurent associe l'art à la mode avec ses robes Mondrian. Collection Mondrian par YSL. Oeuvre Piet Mondrian. Robe Mondrian YSL,1965. Il associa ses créations avec d'autres peintres tel que Vincent Van Gogh,Pablo Picasso... Iris Vincent van Gogh, 1889 Du 11 Mars au 29 Août 2010 eu lieu la rétrospective d'Yves Saint Laurent. J'y suis allée et c'était vraiment fantastique de pouvoir se plonger dans l'univers YSL, toutes ses créations réunis dans une seule et même exposition, c'est à en faire tourner les têtes. Malheureusement,du fait qu'il y avait beaucoup de créations, le lieu (le Petit Palais) nous donnait la sensation de ne pas être en capacité à accueillir une telle importante quantité de créations car les pièces étaient trop chargées et on ne pouvait pas s'attarder sur les créations si nous voulions toutes les voir (ce qui n'était pas possible), cela rendait du coup la visite courte,il aurait fallut aménager le lieu d'une autre manière,soit en sacrifiant certaines créations afin de dégager l'espace et le rendre plus fluide ou alors il aurait fallut trouver un espace plus grand. Tout de même,la visite de cette rétrospective fût un agréable moment,la magie d'YSL était plus forte que l'organisation du lieu.

Yves Saint Laurent was one of the most influencial designers of the mid to late 20th century. Although he was a genius and extremely successful he suffered depression and substance abuse.