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late 1980s (retailed)
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Place of origin

Blouse of wool crepe with burgundy paisley print. It has a wide neck, long sleeves with cuffs and shoulder pads. Skirt of printed wool crepe with wrap-over front panel fastening on the left side with a button, clip and zip; lined with brown acetate and rayon. Stole of beige and burgundy paisley print with plaited fringe in black, red, green and cream. The shoes of black leather with burgundy trim and bow. The heels are low.


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 5 parts.

  • Top
  • Skirt
  • Stole
  • Shoe
  • Shoe
Materials and techniques
wool, machine sewn
Brief description
Ensemble, top, skirt and stole in beige and burgundy paisley print wool, Yves Saint Laurent, late 1980s. Worn with Yves Saint Laurent black and burgundy shoes.
Physical description
Blouse of wool crepe with burgundy paisley print. It has a wide neck, long sleeves with cuffs and shoulder pads. Skirt of printed wool crepe with wrap-over front panel fastening on the left side with a button, clip and zip; lined with brown acetate and rayon. Stole of beige and burgundy paisley print with plaited fringe in black, red, green and cream. The shoes of black leather with burgundy trim and bow. The heels are low.
Dimensions
  • Approximate length: 59cm
  • Skirt length: 59cm
  • Stole length: 260cm
  • Shoes length: 25cm
Production typeReady to wear
Credit line
Given by Jill Ritblat
Other number
337 - Ritblat catalogue
Collection
Accession number
T.385:1 to 5-2000

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Record createdAugust 15, 2000
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