Well Documented Fall 1975 Yves Saint Laurent Brown Silk Jersey w Gold Strap Backless Dress designer-sarmi hidden set painted metal zipper

hidden set painted metal zipper and fabric covered snap at the waist

Attached ties soften the neckline and the shape is full and widens as it nears the hem

2" flat across from side seam to side seam

and was a notable success

Though I do occasionally see a caftan or dress come onto the market I have never before seen a dress and cape like this set - and it is magnificent

Well Documented Fall 1975 Yves Saint Laurent Brown Silk Jersey w Gold Strap Backless Dress designer-sarmi hidden set painted metal zipperThis fabulous dress is the twin of the dress that walked the Fall 1975 runway. It was featured in the ad campaign that year and in an editorial that season. I was so pleased to find so many shots of it on because it really shows you just how much it comes to life when worn. On the runway Yves put a gold belt on it and it was shown in the editorial without. My client told me that the belts were sold separately and it would be easy to recreate the