Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Strapless Black Velvet with High Front Slit - 13" W Shop By Color Reference Photo: Halston Caftan

Reference Photo: Halston Caftan

This was Look 25 in the line up and was the strongest piece of the shorter dresses presented

Item# DD3002

The custom screened silk chiffon used is feather light and mixes a purple and a magenta print for the various layers of silk

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Strapless Black Velvet with High Front Slit - 13" W Shop By Color Reference Photo: Halston CaftanThe Shrimpton Couture Archives We believe this dress is from fall 1981 or 1982 but have yet to confirm. It's a spectacular classic dress made of black velvet. There is a very high slit that runs up the front and Yves brings in his signature nod to the tuxedo with the flipped over silk satin flaps at the bust. It is a beauty