Amazing Fall 1984 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Black Velvet Wrap Dress w Olive Silk Taffeta Ruffles designer-biba The band is a pale

The band is a pale dusty rose grosgrain ribbon that extend out the back into two ties that are each finished with the same ribbon

Behind the embroidery you can see how the fabric has been hand dyed and goes from a solid red to a washed pink to the cream silk at the bottom

You can see in the runway photo that ones were created with a slit and from what I understand it was the choice of the client to have that added or not

The top is cut loose and full and dips dramatically low in the front and hand applied enamel flower sequins adorn the front

the fabric is gathered into one of those circular piped discs that you see on the base of the shoulder straps

Amazing Fall 1984 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Black Velvet Wrap Dress w Olive Silk Taffeta Ruffles designer-biba The band is a paleThe twin of this dress walked the Fall 1984 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche runway. It was made under the creative direction of Yves Saint Laurent We were so pleased to find shots of it on because it really shows you just how much it comes to life when worn. It is extraordinary and it is a stunning example of his work during this time period. The wrap design of the dress is easy to fit and is also very flattering for so many body types. I love the soft