1986 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Black Velvet and Jacquard Dress 1960s-carven The colours are muted pastels

The colours are muted pastels in beige

soft green

This is a late 1960s or early 1970s couture sequinned maxi gown by William Travilla whose name is synonymous with Marilyn Monroe for whom he worked as her costume designer from 1952

this dress was a good fit on her

Each one features a decadent

1986 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Black Velvet and Jacquard Dress 1960s-carven The colours are muted pastelsThis black evening dress was commissioned by a special client from Yves Saint Laurents 1986 haute couture runway collection. The fabric is a shimmering black moir jacquard silk woven with tonal motifs of bows and swirling ribbons that appear to ripple as they catch the light. The romantic bodice is crafted from velvet and boned the whole way around to cinch the waist and support the bust. The sleeves have puff shoulders and are cut slim at the wrist,