Yves Saint Laurent 1970s-1980s Violet Velvet Ensemble

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Yves Saint Laurent 1970s-1980s Violet Velvet EnsembleThis ensemble has been deemed "costume." Before being featured online, this dress caught the attention of several costume designers at a vintage fair. In a totally different context, a seasoned vintage expert saw it and asked if Manifold Vintage ever worked with costume designers. What about this ensemble makes it costumey? In one sense, it is less costumey than other 1980s Yves Saint Laurent pieces: it is not Chinoiserie, or Safari. Part of Saint

and he instead experimented with textile and texture

feels like wool

In very condition

Very good condition: there is some light marking on the white panels

With a manageable train perfect for a black tie event

and dramatic leg slit

There are three variants: a cream skirt suit with raffia and yarn trim

Ted Lapidus silk crepe de chine blouse

designers including Armani went in different directions

From the Giorgio Armani Le Collezioni line (later known as Armani Collezioni)

inseam: 27

pioneered by Halston and others