1970s-1980s Yves Saint Laurent Red Wool Cape w Black Velvet Hood designer-arnold-scaasi This is a clever way

This is a clever way to both help carry the weight of the skirt properly and also so that you don't inadvertently flash skin when you move

The dress is fully lined in a matching soft pink silk

The combination of silk taffeta and lace with the added touches of the hand painted design (perhaps done by Thea herself) makes this Couture label gown very special

At the front the neckline dips very low to meet the lace inset that runs around the center of the dress

It's like a huge blanket with no closures - you could wrap it and add a thick leather belt if you wish

1970s-1980s Yves Saint Laurent Red Wool Cape w Black Velvet Hood designer-arnold-scaasi This is a clever wayThis hooded red and black cape is wonderful. It is by Yves Saint Laurent and is a beautiful and easy to wear piece that will fit virtually any size. It dates to the late 1970s, maybe to mid 1980s and is very representative of the work he was doing during this time period starting with his famous "Russian" collection of 76 77. The cut is very simple the back is one large panel and then there are two panels that fall across the shoulder and down the