1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet, Lace & Jersey Dress Couture Runway Rare The pants are cut loose

The pants are cut loose and easy - almost a pajama pant - with an elastic waist and a wide leg that in anchored with a broad band of black silk at the hem

This twin of that coat is in exceptional condition and right on trend with this season's over-sized look with its full cut

But once you look inside you realize that it is carefully constructed with a full lining in a beautiful and fine silk chiffon

A fantastic late 1950s Galanos that shows the level of control and excellent he had when it came to form and structure

Waist:14" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet, Lace & Jersey Dress Couture Runway Rare The pants are cut looseThe lines on this little black dress are pure Yves Saint Laurent for this time period. The dress is made from a combination of a inky black velvet that he has used for the upper bodice, a semi transparent lace through the mid riff area and a bandage like jersey knit for the skirt. At the front the neckline dips very low to meet the lace inset that runs around the center of the dress. The sleeves are long and slim with zippers at each cuff. The back is