1970s Yves Saint Laurent Smock Dress designer-ossie-clark This gown was produced as

This gown was produced as it was shown on the runway and it is exquisite

The silk cord is elaborately woven into individual petals and the set into the skirt and up each hip all the way around

The construction is on par with couture and I love the tightly pleated hem detailing that is finished with a dyed fir trim

Almost every color in the rainbow is represented in that fantastic fabric

The pants are side zippered and very full through the hip with hidden side pockets

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Smock Dress designer-ossie-clark This gown was produced asThis is one of the iconic and classic looks from the Rive Gauche collection and these are hard to find in such pristine condition. This took a the smock style dress and added classic Yves Saint Laurent style and chicness. The fabric is a soft, fluid silk cotton, with a plush velvet bodice in inky black. All the edges are black flat braiding that are placed to emphasize the lines of the dress and give it a slight Russian feel. I love the bold polished