{"product_id":"fall-1974-yves-saint-laurent-runway-ad-campaign-black-silk-jersey-dress-w-cord-detailing","title":"Fall 1974 Yves Saint Laurent Runway \u0026 Ad Campaign Black Silk Jersey Dress w Cord Detailing","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis dress is the twin of the dress shown on the runway for the Fall 1974 collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt was made under the creative direction of Yve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003es Saint Laurent.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBesides being seen on the runway, it was shot for the ad campaign that season and also shot for two separate editorials making it highly documented for that time frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe dress is gorgeous and the black silk jersey that it is made out of is part of what makes it so fabulous. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOnto the jersey are braided and cord panels that add the perfect contrast. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe shoulders are soft and the sleeve extend out from there. They are a touch fuller near the upper arm and then narrow slightly to their elaborate cuffs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe cuffs on the dress are spectacular. Each one is just under 6 inches wide and feature and elaborate design made of different widths and finishes of black cording. The pattern is stacked on top of each other to follow the shape of the cuff. Five knotted cord buttons  and loops close each cuff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI love the way the front is squared off and that same squaring off continues at the back. The entire neckline has the same border of cord work that you see on each cuff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe bodice is loosen, easy and skims down to the slightly high waist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA silk cord finished with tassels runs through a loop around the waist and this allows you to adjust and cinch in the shape as much or little as you wish. I love that it takes on a sleep column feel if you leave it looser or really shows your shape if you decide to cinch it in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt glides over the hips\u003c\/span\u003e and then widens out as it near the hem so that it has great movement as you move.\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt is a phenomenal and well documented YSL from this time period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe dress is unlined and slips onto to wear. The cord at the waist adjusts how fitted it feels and there are five buttons on each cuff. Hand finishes inside. The jersey should allow it to work on a range of sizes. It will drape more on a smaller frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eTagged a vintage YSL 38\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSleeves: approximately 26.5\" and they are 14\" around the upper arms\u003cbr\u003eShoulders: no true defined seam\u003cbr\u003eBust: to 18\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eWaist: to 19\" flat across from side seam to side seam and can be cinched down to where you prefer.\u003cbr\u003eHips: to 23\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eBodice: 13\" from top of bodice to waist\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 61.5\" from top of the shoulder to hem with 2\" turned under the hem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eItem# DD5686\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eReference Photos: (1) Fall 1974 Yves Saint Laurent.  \/  (2) Fall 1974 Yves Saint Laurent Ad Campaign.  \/  (3) L'Officiel, November 1974 photographed by Guy Bourdin.  \/  (4) Vogue, July 1974.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\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\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimpton Couture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54178709012764,"sku":"DD5686","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_618b554c-029c-4a25-9e95-ea73780cc2a7.jpg?v=1780586722","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/fall-1974-yves-saint-laurent-runway-ad-campaign-black-silk-jersey-dress-w-cord-detailing","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}