• The jacket is closest to the Haute Couture Spring 1971 Yves Saint Laurent reference that we found.
• It was made under the creative direction of Yves Saint Laurent.
• The near couture twin of the jacket is seen in the book "Saint Laurent Rive Gauche: Fashion Revolution" along with several other references from 1971.
• It is quite obviously the forerunner of the famous 1996 set worn by Gwyneth Paltrow to the VMAs. He did several renditions of this jacket prior to that and besides the 1971 example that appeared in Vogue with a stronger contrasting trim than this one, I have also included examples from 1974 on Charlotte Rampling, Fall 1979 and Fall 1989. Designers after YSL have also done renditions of this that I am sure you are familiar with.
• It is so interesting to see the progression of the jacket and having one of the earlier originals is fantastic.
• You can clearly see it's closeness to the Couture 1971 version. That version had a strong contrasting trim and buttons. On this version, the contrast is still there but in a more subtle way.
• The jacket is made out of a deep midnight blue velvet with black trim.
• The shoulders are soft and the arms are cut fairly straight all the way down before narrowing in slightly to the cuff.
• The colour has a notched cut that is not quite as exaggerated as the Couture version was. Under that it wraps over itself slightly with a double row of buttons to close.
• The body of the jacket has an almost box cut. It's cut very much with a strong nod to a man's jacket and how the proportions are. It's just fantastic.
• There are three pockets on the front. A slit pocket at one breast and two pockets on each hip. Each pocket has a black trim on their top edge and the ones at the hip are set to have a slight slouch feel to them.
• The collar front of the jacket, and around the hem and cuffs are all edged in the same black trim that you see on the top of each pocket
• It is a phenomenal jacket that is easy to wear and is an easy way to add some vintage into your wardrobe.
• The jacket is fully lined in a black silky rayon and close at the front with the six buttons that you see and a seventh button inside to hold the jacket properly in place. All three pockets are functional. The cut is more box, loosen easy, and should work on a variety of frames. On a smaller frame it will just feel more oversized.
• Tagged a vintage YSL 40
• Excellent condition

Sleeves: 24" and they are 13.5" around the upper arm
Slightly dropped shoulders: 16.5"
Bust: to 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 29" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD5829

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• The twin of this jacket walked the Spring 1977 Yves Saint Laurent runway.
• It was made under the creative direction of Yves Saint Laurent
• In the book on Yves Saint Laurent's work "Catwalk" the note for the couture counter part collection states that American Vogue wrote "Saint Laurent, the totally romantic view of woman and clothes" while French Vogue raved about the multicultural inspiration of the collection. That same spirit carried over to the ready-to-wear collection.
• While we researching we found a black-and-white photo of its twin from the runway and one tiny partial shot of it in colour as it walked back down. We have included that partial shot as well just so you can see the reference of how it was styled on the runway colour wise.
• The jacket is made out of a what feels like a fine cotton that has a bit heavier weight so it almost has a light canvas feel to it. The choice of this fabric helps hold it shape beautifully.
• The shoulders are soft, and the sleeves are wide and cut straight all the way to the cuff.
• The neckline curves around the neck coming with a slight notch at the very front. Six round deep blue buttons run down the front.
• The body of the jacket has an almost swing cut feel to it and this is where the fabric choice really comes into play to help hold the intended shape around the body.
• Two large top set pockets are set on the front and each one has a inch wide, raiding detail in white red and blue. That same braiding detail runs around the neck down the front and then circles to hem. More braiding loops around where the sleeves insert into the body of the jacket and each cuff is finished with it as well.
• The added texture and bright pop of colour that this braiding works is just phenomenal.
• It is an instant instantly recognizable YSL jacket that is easy to wear and is an easy way to add some vintage into your wardrobe.
• The jacket is unlined and close at the front with the buttons. Each pocket on the front is fully functional. It's generous cut should allow it to fit a range of sizes and it will just feel more oversized on smaller frames.
• Tagged a vintage YSL 36
• Excellent condition

Sleeves: 21" and they are 16"around the upper arm
Slightly dropped shoulders: 16"
Bust: to 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam and it widen out to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam by the hem.
Total length: 24" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD5828

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• This gorgeous cardigan sweater dates to the 1980s-1990s.
• It was made under the creative direction of Louis Feraud
• Feraud opened his first boutique in 1950 in Cannes selling sundresses to the jet set. By 1956 he had moved to Paris and opened a couture atelier and in 1960s made his first official couture presentation. Ready-to-wear followed in 1970. He won the Golden Thimble in 1978 and again in 1984.
• The cardigan is made out of 100% wool and it is an absolutely beautiful Italian knit. The quality is so high in the knit and it is just lovely to see in person.
• The knit has been done in a distinctive vertically set cable knit that combines long vertical rows with intersperses rows of a braided knit.
• The shoulders are soft and the sleeves narrow slightly as they get to their ends.
• The neckline is a slight scoop and it closes down the front with a row of ten gold toned metal buttons.
• Four more buttons define the little top set pockets that sit on the front. The two at the top are slightly smaller than the ones near to the bottom hem of the sweater.
• The buttons are fantastic little jewelled pieces on their own. Each is engraved with the brand name and then has a raised crown at their centre. The ones that close the front are slightly larger than the four on the pockets.
• I love that the buttons have a slight patina to them. There is almost a tiny bit of a green cast to some here and there which perhaps suggests that they might have some brass or copper in the mix.
• The sweater is fantastically chic and has a touch of that naval/military feel to it. It is very easy to wear and is one of those things that you will only ever find in vintage.
• The cardigan is unlined and closes down the front with teh series of buttons as described above. The knit has some stretch and I have put the range below.
• Tagged a vintage Feraud FR44, UK16, US12, D42
• Excellent condition

Sleeves: 22" and they are just under 14-16" around the upper arm
Slightly dropped shoulders: 17"
Bust: 20-23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18.5-22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bottom hem: 22-24" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 27" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD5827

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