Russian evening ensemble
(1976-1977) {autumn-winter, Couture collection}
Medium
silk, cotton, jet, silk-plastic thread, metal (zip)
Measurements
(a) 40.2 cm (centre back) 54.3 cm (sleeve length) (jacket)
(b) 62.0 cm (centre back) 64.0 cm (sleeve length) (top)
(c) 104.5 cm (centre back) 71.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1994
© Yves Saint Laurent, Paris
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Paris, France
Inscription
(a) label, inside back collar, woven (vertically) in grey silk on white silk: MADE IN FRANCE
woven in grey silk on white silk: YVES SAINT LAURENT / PARIS
stamped in black ink on white silk: 41452
(b) none
(c) label, left seam below waist, woven in grey silk on white silk: MADE IN FRANCE
woven (vertically) in grey silk on white silk: YVES SAINT LAURENT / PARIS
stamped (vertically) in black ink on white silk: 41451
Accession Number
CT365.a-c-1994
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Physical description
A three piece ensemble comprised of a black silk skirt with a red velvet yoke, and a red velvet bolero both embroidered and trimmed with black, jet beads, silk embroidery, braid, and tassels. The black silk chiffon ‘peasant’ blouse is also trimmed with black jet beads.