Fall 1974 Yves Saint Laurent Runway & Ad Campaign Black Silk Jersey Dress w Cord Detailing designer-alessandra-rich Bill Gibb was one of

Bill Gibb was one of the most influential designers in 1970s Britain and his clothes were sought out and worn by the rich and famous

The dress is a true Haute Couture piece and has the appropriate numbered label intact

It is made out of a light weight silk organza that holds the colour on it exceptionally well

Each features a series pf medallions circling the sleeves and at the center of each is a pineapple the universal symbol of warmth

Set so that they actually stack atop on another the entire beaded detailing has a fabulous 3D effect

Fall 1974 Yves Saint Laurent Runway & Ad Campaign Black Silk Jersey Dress w Cord Detailing designer-alessandra-rich Bill Gibb was one ofThis dress is the twin of the dress shown on the runway for the Fall 1974 collection. It was made under the creative direction of Yves Saint Laurent. Besides being seen on the runway, it was shot for the ad campaign that season and also shot for two separate editorials making it highly documented for that time frame. The dress is gorgeous and the black silk jersey that it is made out of is part of what makes it so fabulous. Onto the jersey are braided