1976 Runway Yves Saint Laurent Ballet Russes Purple Wool Coat 20s_Knitted_Top The sheer silk overlay is

The sheer silk overlay is delicately ruched over the bodice as far as the hip before falling softly into a feminine calf length skirt

Early 1960s black chiffon dress by American evening wear designer Helena Barbieri

early Hanae Mori haute couture burgundy chiffon dress

There is a wide box pleat at the front of the dress for ease of movement and the dress comes with its original wide coordinating sash belt

The dress is in great condition

1976 Runway Yves Saint Laurent Ballet Russes Purple Wool Coat 20s_Knitted_Top The sheer silk overlay isThis runway documented aubergine hued felt wool coat was created by Yves Saint Laurent for the brands beloved Fall 1976 collection. This collection was titled Opras Ballets Russes, a collection that the New York Times described as A revolutionary collection that will change the course of fashion in the world. Yves Saint Laurent named creating this show as his most beautiful memory in 30 years of designing, saying Perhaps it wasn't the most successful