Fall 1987 Yves Saint Laurent Fitted Black Velvet & Sheer Silk Chiffon Dress designer-luis-estevez The cut of this piece

The cut of this piece is amazing and worthy of any of the great current designers who specialize in drape and cut

It is set to vertically pleat over the bust from the neckline and this adds a feminine feel to the dress

This is a rare and iconic piece of Ossie's work with the added bonus of a bit of rock and roll provenance and a museum connection

Finished button holes

It is a deep navy with a purple and pink print that is like little hearts on trailing vines

Fall 1987 Yves Saint Laurent Fitted Black Velvet & Sheer Silk Chiffon Dress designer-luis-estevez The cut of this pieceThis beautiful dress by Yves Saint Laurent mixes a solid black velvet with a sheer black silk chiffon. It provides head to toe coverage but the sheerness and placement of the silk chiffon give it that twist of sensuality that runs through Yves' pieces. The mix of the fabrics also serves to highlight the lines of the dress and shape of the woman who wears it. The body of the dress, including the long fitted sleeves, is done in a soft, inky black