1976-77 Yves Saint Laurent Red Russian Collection Skirt designer-luis-estevez Wood buttons and wood buckle

Wood buttons and wood buckle on the slip belt

The exterior layer is a silk organza that besides the gold threading has a secondary print running through it

I believe this is from the Galliano era and is a wonderful example of how he could be pretty and romantic while executing a sharply cut design

The color is a chic and simple light taupe and the combination of jersey and chiffon give it an airy feel

1976-77 Yves Saint Laurent Red Russian Collection Skirt designer-luis-estevez Wood buttons and wood buckleThis look was one of the cornerstones to the famous "Russian peasant" Haute Couture collections with its banded and fitted upper hip and flowing skirt. This is from the Rive Gauche line so would have been produced for the fall season just after the Couture show and it is glorious. The red is a mix of wool with just a touch of angora that gives it a bit of a texture while still allowing the fabric to be light and fine. The band around the hip that