Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Strapless Black Velvet with High Front Slit - 13" W designer-rosie-assoulin Not because the dresses nodded

Not because the dresses nodded to a demented Kim Novak or an inscrutable Eva Marie Saint

and the background behind the printed parts is a more creamy color

Wonderful Chanel gloves that sit right to the elbow and that are made from the finest lightest kid leather that has been hand dyed to a beautiful purple color

The floral print and beautiful clear red used for this dress are utterly amazing

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Strapless Black Velvet with High Front Slit - 13" W designer-rosie-assoulin Not because the dresses noddedThe Shrimpton Couture Archives We believe this dress is from fall 1981 or 1982 but have yet to confirm. It's a spectacular classic dress made of black velvet. There is a very high slit that runs up the front and Yves brings in his signature nod to the tuxedo with the flipped over silk satin flaps at the bust. It is a beauty