1983 A/W Gathered Sequin Drop Waist Dress
Timeless drop-waisted gown with a 40's-inspired film noir silhouette by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche as photographed for Vogue in 1983 by Helmut Newton. Film noir-inspired dress with with long gathered drop waist Circa 1983, from the Fall/Winter runway collection Navy blue, sequins Long, lean fit-and-flare silhouette Deep navy thick satin backed crepe, iridescent midnight purple sequins Elasticized lines of sequins hugging the full torso length, underbust to hip Pullover style with V-neck opening Padded shoulders with short tulip sleeves We believe to be rayon crepe, no fabric contents Saint Laurent Rive Gauche label, Made in France Excellent vintage condition Estimated size: Small/4-6 MeasurementsBust: 30"Waist: 22" (expands to 26")Hip: 40"Sweep: 86"Length (High Point Shoulder to Bottom Waist): 26.5"Length (Bottom Waist to Hem): 31"Length (Center Back to Hem): 57"Shoulder-to-Shoulder: 15.5"Sleeve Length: ~9"