Spring 1982 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 'Indian Collection' Ivory & Black Tunic/Dress designer-ceil-chapman The bodice is embellished with

The bodice is embellished with applied seed pearls and silk rosettes and the entire gown has hand done embroidery detailing

Another layer of silk organza interlined the outer layer of the skirt

There are pockets on each side of the hips and the coat widens out as it nears the hem to be very wide and full

It has a very deep hem (about 6") and appears to have been adjust a couple of times in its history

Item# DD4845

Spring 1982 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 'Indian Collection' Ivory & Black Tunic/Dress designer-ceil-chapman The bodice is embellished withThe Spring 1982 collection marked the 20th anniversary of Yves' Couture house. In the book Yves Saint Laurent: Catwalk they note that the historical importance of his collection made him feel very anxious. He was quoted as saying "I am frightened of this collection. I am far more anxious than I was for my first collection. It is a reassessment of 20 years It is the end of adolescence, the beginning of maturity. I really feel like a beginner." But of