Iconic Spring 1982 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ivory Silk One Shoulder Dress w Rhinestone Detailing designer-etro printed polished cotton - an

printed polished cotton - an unusual fabric choice for Chapman but one that works spectacularly

inspired by the archives

Tiny little seed beads are thrown into the mix and then there are square pailettes and oval faceted beads on a much larger scale to really create impact

A little bow sits at the centre of the front and little flap pockets still have their tacking in place on each hip

Iconic Spring 1982 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ivory Silk One Shoulder Dress w Rhinestone Detailing designer-etro printed polished cotton - anThis is the twin in ivory of the black Haute Couture dress that was presented for the Spring 1982 collection. Made under the creative direction of Yves Saint Laurent. The black version is very well documented and an iconic piece of his work. I would hazard to guess that this was a piece requested in this specific ivory and is perhaps the only one that exists. The dress would have been completely made by hand in the Paris Atelier. The dress is made