1986 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Black Velvet and Jacquard Dress 1960s-carven this dress was a good

this dress was a good fit on her

This is a late 1960s or early 1970s couture sequinned maxi gown by William Travilla whose name is synonymous with Marilyn Monroe for whom he worked as her costume designer from 1952

with banding

Each one features a decadent

soft green

1986 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Black Velvet and Jacquard Dress 1960s-carven this dress was a goodThis black evening dress was commissioned by a special client from Yves Saint Laurents 1986 haute couture runway collection. The fabric is a shimmering black moir jacquard silk woven with tonal motifs of bows and swirling ribbons that appear to ripple as they catch the light. The romantic bodice is crafted from velvet and boned the whole way around to cinch the waist and support the bust. The sleeves have puff shoulders and are cut slim at the wrist,