Fabulous 1970s Yves Saint Laurent Red Mohair Cape w Black Fox Fur Trim & Button Detailing designer-helena-barbieri The inside is all done

The inside is all done in white and it is as fresh and pristine as it would have been when made

Fully lined in handset blue tissue silk through the body and sleeves

Note that the top edge of the bodice where the side set zipper is places does not perfectly line up

There is a slight gathering at the top of each shoulder so that they puff up slightly at the top and are fuller through the upper arm and then narrow in at the wrist for a wonderful nod to the forties

He was known for his evening wear and his signature looks often involved draping and the use of multiple layers of silk done on a bias cut

Fabulous 1970s Yves Saint Laurent Red Mohair Cape w Black Fox Fur Trim & Button Detailing designer-helena-barbieri The inside is all doneThis 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 1976 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 front. It has no