Yves Saint Laurent Spring 1996 Haute Couture Runway Sample designer-roberto-capucci The entire neckline is elastic

The entire neckline is elastic so while you could wear it up and on the shoulder it is fabulous worn off the shoulders so that you leave a bare expanse of skin

Bodice: 15" from neck to slightly dropped waist

Boning through the bodice and sides

All four women looked incredible in the dress and I love that we have these reference photos of each of them so you can see how spectacular this dress is on  a variety of women

it is a stunning textile and has been transformed into this striking bag

Yves Saint Laurent Spring 1996 Haute Couture Runway Sample designer-roberto-capucci The entire neckline is elasticThe Shrimpton Couture Archives Reference Photos: Spring 1996 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture.