1972 Yves Saint Laurent Red Floral Silk Chiffon & Red Silk Dress w Balloon Sleeves & Pleat Detailing designer-annacat The skirt is unlined and

The skirt is unlined and closes with a hidden set side zipper

Dangling strung fringes of beads edge the front

this piece would have originally been meant as lingerie but could be worn as intended

This dress and jacket set combines the richness of a black velvet with an elaborate and brilliant design

It is very well made and just one the prettiest pieces I have seen from this time period

1972 Yves Saint Laurent Red Floral Silk Chiffon & Red Silk Dress w Balloon Sleeves & Pleat Detailing designer-annacat The skirt is unlined andWhen dating this extraordinary Yves Saint Laurent dress, we found a photo of a piece with almost an identical cut bodice from 1972 along with several runway photos that show other pieces with that same cut to the bodice. It was made under the creative direction of Yves Saint Laurent I have included the reference photos here for you and it is interesting to note that the pleating technique that is used around the upper hip of the skirt was also done in