Rare Fall 1978 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Metallic Gold & Black Ruffle Top & Wrap Skirt Set z-archive-1950s Interspersed with those is the

Interspersed with those is the same cord that was used to create the base

this gown is a study on contrasts and a wonderful example of Bill Blass' work

The skirt is set high and angles up to attach just under the bust line

clear glass tube beads that are hand applied

This is a pretty piece from Saks that may have had a second designer label at one time but sadly only the one still remains

Rare Fall 1978 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Metallic Gold & Black Ruffle Top & Wrap Skirt Set z-archive-1950s Interspersed with those is theThis set is from the Fall 1978 YSL Rive Gauche collection It was made under the creative direction of Yves Saint Laurent We found reference photos of the twin of each of these two pieces. They were not shown on the runway together but coordinating pieces where sold in the shops so they could be mixed and matched. I love that it is a set made up of two pieces. It looks like a full dress when worn together but you still have the versatility of being