Fine c1988 Yves Saint Laurent Purple Silk Satin Wrap Dress designer-maurice until 1986 and closed again

until 1986 and closed again until 1987 when it was bought as a ready to wear label and the present day Balenciaga shops appeared in 1989

An amazing and fabulous silver brocade gown with the most incredible detailing around the waist

The skirt has custom zip pulls on all the big chunky brass zippers and flat knife pleats at the front

Bust: stretches between 17-19" from side seam to side seam

Fine c1988 Yves Saint Laurent Purple Silk Satin Wrap Dress designer-maurice until 1986 and closed againIn 1988 Yves did an entire series of draped gowns using slipper satin and these were made in a variety of vibrant, beautiful colors. This dress was done in a fabulous and flattering shade of purple and is a fabulous example of his mastery. This is a fabric that is very difficult to work with and its simplicity belies the difficulty in the cut. It literally wraps and hooks into place with two hooks and has an accompanying, matching fabric sash that