That was his comment to Vogue's Sarah Mower. "It was woman as dandy." declared Tom Ford. ![]() Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival. This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Photo credits: Yves Saint Laurent, YSL Runway, Vogue 1976, Guy Bourdin for Vogue 1976 Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam, 19" at the bottom of the black velvet band which is 7" deep Tagged a vintage 44 but please check actual listed measurements below. It closes at the side with a painted metal zipper and large flat hook & eye at the waist. The main portion of the skirt is unlined and the velvet part lined in a black silky rayon. It still feels insanely fresh and modern with endless styling possibilities. The Russian collection is one that is constantly referenced and looked back upon as one of his greatest achievements and having a skirt like this in your collection will be a coup. These were worn with his signature voluminous tops and colors were mixed with riotous abandon. It falls in a long and lean column when still but there is a volume there that will show when you move or walk. The band around the hip that perfectly balances the volume of the lower skirt is done in a black velvet that acts as an anchor and gives the illusion of slimness and shape as it curves up to the waist. The red is a mix of wool with just a touch of angora that gives it a bit of a texture while still allowing the fabric to be light and fine. This is from the Rive Gauche line so would have been produced for the fall season just after the Couture show and it is glorious. Black is back and there is no other way to do it t.This look was one of the cornerstones to the famous "Russian peasant" Haute Couture collections with its banded and fitted upper hip and flowing skirt.The style of Halston is unmistakable and ever triu. ![]() Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Cardigan.Four Fabulous Finds from Stephen Burrows.In addition to featuring our amazing fashion finds, our revamped blog will showcase both vintage and modern Decades coverage including breaking fashion news, and event invites. Decades’ coveted collection of Hermès handbags and jewelry is unrivaled in the United States, sure to entice avid collectors and admirers alike. Our unparalleled collection includes influential 20th – 21st century designers like Alaia, Azzaro, Balenciaga, Balmain, Bottega Veneta, Chanel, Chloe, Ossie Clark, Christian Dior, Fendi, Galanos, Rudi Gernreich, Gucci, Lanvin, Isabel Marant, Martin Margiela, Marni, Clare McCardell, Missoni, Thierry Mugler, Thea Porter, Prada, Proenza Schouler, Pucci, Oscar de la Renta, Rodarte, Hervé Leger, Yves Saint Laurent, Schiaparelli, Dries Van Noten, Vionnet and Louis Vuitton among many others. From exquisite Parisian haute couture to outrageous fashion jewelry and accessories, Decades features rare handpicked pieces from around the globe by co-owners Cameron Silver and Christos Garkinos. Since 1997, fashion-savvy clients have clamored for Decades’ extensive collection of luxury couture and ready-to-wear clothing and accoutrements.
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