Dress
ca. 1975 (made)
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Fine wool dress with a round low neckline, button front, and long bishop sleeves. Ankle-length skirt with stitched-down pleats. Some top-stitching. Bold floral print in oranges and whites on a dark ground.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Printed wool and pleated |
| Brief description | Day dress, 1970s, French, Yves St. Laurent, printed light wool |
| Physical description | Fine wool dress with a round low neckline, button front, and long bishop sleeves. Ankle-length skirt with stitched-down pleats. Some top-stitching. Bold floral print in oranges and whites on a dark ground. |
| Production type | Ready to wear |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'SAINT LAURENT / rive gauche' |
| Object history | Many of Saint Laurent's most popular designs have strong echoes/similarities to the work of London designers from the 60s and early 70s. This dress is almost identical to a classic Jean Muir design from the late 60s. |
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| Accession number | T.296-1985 |
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| Record created | May 7, 2009 |
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