1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet, Lace & Jersey Dress designer-oscar-de-la-renta Each flower has twisted knots

Each flower has twisted knots of velvet cord to highlight its center

Love the little round collar and you could change the shape in an instant by adding a belt

almost sculptural line in them and I think that heavy influence of extended trips to Europe mixed with endless parties and soirees within the art world play a heavy influence on her pieces

This one is solid swatch of deep red sequins on a black knit and elastic base and is a little taller so give a touch more coverage

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet, Lace & Jersey Dress designer-oscar-de-la-renta Each flower has twisted knotsThe 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