Amazing Fall 1984 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Silk Taffeta Ruffle & Velvet Wrap Dress designer-luisa-beccaria It begins on one side

It begins on one side and the angles up towards the shoulder on the opposite side

Bodice: 14" from top of shoulder to bottom of velvet ribbon at the lowest point

5 from top of shoulder to waist

This is all hand applied in the wonderful curving abstract design that you see covering the dress

The front plunges into a V and there is a caped feeling panel of hand made black French lace that drapes over the shoulders for the prettiest romantic touch

Amazing Fall 1984 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Silk Taffeta Ruffle & Velvet Wrap Dress designer-luisa-beccaria It begins on one sideThis is dress is the all black twin of the dress that walked the Fall 1984 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche runway. We were so pleased to find shots of it on because it really shows you just how much it comes to life when worn. It is extraordinary and it is a stunning example of his work during this time period. The wrap design is so flattering for so many body types. I am in complete love with it. I love the soft and romantic lines that this dress has.