1972 Yves Saint Laurent Red Floral Silk Chiffon & Red Silk Dress w Balloon Sleeves & Pleat Detailing designer-annacat All these layers flow out

All these layers flow out in an ever widening silhouette to the ground

The cut is easy and simple

This dress and jacket set combines the richness of a black velvet with an elaborate and brilliant design

The top portion of each sleeve has elastic running though it

The skirt is unlined and closes with a hidden set side zipper

1972 Yves Saint Laurent Red Floral Silk Chiffon & Red Silk Dress w Balloon Sleeves & Pleat Detailing designer-annacat All these layers flow outWhen dating this extraordinary Yves Saint Laurent dress, we found a photo of a piece with almost an identical cut bodice from 1972 along with several runway photos that show other pieces with that same cut to the bodice. It was made under the creative direction of Yves Saint Laurent I have included the reference photos here for you and it is interesting to note that the pleating technique that is used around the upper hip of the skirt was also done in