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ca.1976 (retailed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Waistcoat of khaki green wool, no fastenings and trimmed with brown silk braid. Worn with option of two shirts, one green wool with round stand collar, centre-front opening to waist, long sleeves fastened with a button at cuff; the other shirt of beige and white floral print on black wool with round neck and tie fastening. It has a partial opening and is long sleeved with a single button at the cuff. Skirt of floral and tan print on green wool with a welted waistband with centre-back zip and clip. Belt of olive green suede and silk rope twist ties with beaded ends. It has a tie-fastening and is lined with brown leather.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 5 parts.

  • Waistcoat
  • Shirt
  • Shirt
  • Skirt
  • Belt
Materials and techniques
wool and silk, leather, suede.
Brief description
Khaki green wool waistcoat, green, brown and beige skirt, green leather belt. Two alternative wool shirts, one green, the other beige and white floral on black. Yves Saint Laurent, 1975-77.
Physical description
Waistcoat of khaki green wool, no fastenings and trimmed with brown silk braid. Worn with option of two shirts, one green wool with round stand collar, centre-front opening to waist, long sleeves fastened with a button at cuff; the other shirt of beige and white floral print on black wool with round neck and tie fastening. It has a partial opening and is long sleeved with a single button at the cuff. Skirt of floral and tan print on green wool with a welted waistband with centre-back zip and clip. Belt of olive green suede and silk rope twist ties with beaded ends. It has a tie-fastening and is lined with brown leather.
Dimensions
  • Approximate length: 57cm
Production typeReady to wear
Credit line
Given by Jill Ritblat
Other number
108 - Ritblat catalogue
Collection
Accession number
T.343:1 to 5-2000

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Record createdJuly 27, 2000
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