{"product_id":"exceptional-spring-1980-yves-saint-laurent-runway-red-white-print-silk-organza-dress","title":"Exceptional Spring 1980 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Red \u0026 White Print Silk Organza Dress","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe twin of this dress walked the Spring 1980 YSL collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt was made under the creative direction of Yves Saint Laurent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis dress and the various prints it was made in were integral to that season's collection. Several versions were photoed for various editorials and were included in the ad campaign that year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is made out of a feather light red silk organza that has a beautiful white curving print that runs over the entire dress from top to bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe red is a beautiful clear deep colour that flatters more skin tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe neck line is set wide across so you can wear it off of the shoulder for a bare expanse of skin to show. A wide 8\" ruffle follows the entire neckline and has the prettiest flounce all the way around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bodice skims down to a low dropped waist that is cut more generously through the middle. The dress comes with a matching silk tie belt that you can cinch in the waist as much as needed. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe skirt is set into a slightly angled seam around the waist and the seam comes up slightly at one side. Tiny gathered pleats are set in all along the seam and this gives the skirt incredible volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe skirt falls shorter at the front and longer at the back. If you were to lay this out and open the skirt out it is more than a full circle around. That volume combined with the lightness of the fabric gives you incredible movement when you move.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an absolutely stunning example of his work during this time period and one of my favourite pieces I have ever had in by him.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bodice of the dress is lined in a silk chiffon. A second layer of silk chiffon that skims over the inner body to just past the inner hip was added to make it more opaque. I have left it in because it does make the dress easier to wear but it could be removed very easily. It closes with a side set zipper and has its original tie belt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is no size tag present. Please go by the measurements listed below.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBust: 17\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 14.5\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eHips: open\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 45\" from top of shoulder to front hem, 58\" to the back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem# DD5703\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eReference Photos: Spring 1980 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche. \/ Last Photo: Marina Schiano photographed by Chris Von Wangenheim for Interview Magazine Vol X N. 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimpton Couture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54219682709788,"sku":"DD5703","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_94fc6da0-6795-4772-a3dd-d8b90c0a723b.jpg?v=1752507345","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/exceptional-spring-1980-yves-saint-laurent-runway-red-white-print-silk-organza-dress","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}