Documented 1980 Yves Saint Laurent Purple Silk Taffeta Ruffle Dress designer-christian-lacroix There are areas of a

There are areas of a yellow discoloration present

Bodice: 17" from top of shoulder strap to waist

The collar is high and curved seaming at the front helps to create an illusion of shape and line

banded waist that sits right under the bust and gives you shape

Sleeves: 21" drop & 13" from shoulder seam to hem

Documented 1980 Yves Saint Laurent Purple Silk Taffeta Ruffle Dress designer-christian-lacroix There are areas of aThis is an exceptional iridescent silk taffeta and velvet, tiered and ruffled ball gown skirted gown by Yves Saint Laurent. It is actually the second one I have in the shop at the moment. The other one has a more pink toned, fuchsia color to the silk taffeta parts and is a smaller size 38. A similar gown was shown for the 1979 80 Haute Couture collection by Yves with the same high low skirt treatment. That Haute Couture look was then translated into