Yves Saint Laurent Spring 1981 Haute Couture Pink Dress z-archive-reds The back is the star

The back is the star of the show

The jacket has a repair along the back neck seam

This beading goes around and under the arm and the "sleeve" is not connected to the main prtion of the dress - a really unusual feature but is meant to be that way

The dress is open through the body and then seamed down each side with a space for your arms to slip through at the top

This small pointed headpiece features shooting stars embellishment with mirrored stars and dangling sequins and beads

Yves Saint Laurent Spring 1981 Haute Couture Pink Dress z-archive-reds The back is the starThe Shrimpton Couture Archives This dress is spectacular and weighs ounces. The closure is hidden under the ruffles at the front. It was photoed for the collection that year and also for Vogue. It is a very special piece Reference Photos: (1 3) Spring 1981 Yves Saint Laurent Couture Preview. (4) Sylvia Amelia in Yves Saint Laurent for Vogue US, August 1981. Photo by David Massey.