Phenomenal Fall 1977 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Deep Charcoal Grey Fringed Cape w Hood designer-scott-barrie / (5) Yves Saint Laurent

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widening out slightly as it near the hem

The brooch is hand made from a gold toned metal with large golden topaz glass crystals mixed with brilliant blue crystals

Shoulders: 13" (set slightly inset)

The dress is a fantastical confection of dotted silk organza tiers that run from the top of the dress to the hem

Phenomenal Fall 1977 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Deep Charcoal Grey Fringed Cape w Hood designer-scott-barrie / (5) Yves Saint LaurentThis cape dates to the Fall 1977 collection. It was made under the cradle direction of Yves Saint Laurent. The collection was based on the work done for the Couture collection for Fall 1976 title 'Opera Ballet Russes'. That collection marked a turning point for Yves as a couturier and designer. Several versions of this look, along with fringe dresses, walked the ready to wear runway that season. Fringing was integral to this collection. We found