Fall 1980 Yves Saint Laurent Silk Taffeta & Velvet Dress w Asymmetrical Hem designer-claude-montana a skinny fit through the

a skinny fit through the body and sleeves and there are belt loops for the tie so you can wear it over the pants and cinch the waist - note that pattern on the top is different so you get a great subtle contrast

The neckline is beautiful

The silk is fully cut on the bias so that once you slip it on it simply drapes into place and swirls around you

This is a great and early example of one of the true modern innovators

Fall 1980 Yves Saint Laurent Silk Taffeta & Velvet Dress w Asymmetrical Hem designer-claude-montana a skinny fit through theThe Rive gauche label was often derived from the couture pieces of the previous season and with this dress exemplifies that progression. A dress with a similar hemline treatment was shown in the 1979 Haute Couture collection. That couture look was then translated into silk taffeta gowns for the Rive Gauche Fall collection of 1980. The twin of this dress was photoed in March 1980 on the runway and backstage at YSL. This is actually the second dress