{"product_id":"iconic-spring-1998-yves-saint-laurent-runway-wrap-tuxedo-dress-w-high-wrap-over-slit","title":"Iconic Spring 1998 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Wrap Tuxedo Dress w High Wrap Over Slit","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe twin of this dress walked the runway for the Spring 1998 YSL collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt was made under the creative direction of Yves Saint Laurent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe re-defining of a men's tuxedo into a piece suited for women is one of the Saint Laurent most enduring symbols. I love that this dress is a play on that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe dress is gorgeous and the black silk fabric itself is part of what makes it so fabulous giving it the perfect amount of drape with some\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e structure. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn contrast to that silk backdrop is a black silk collar with a matte satin finish that sits against the inky black of the dress underneath. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe collar is of course what gives the dress it's fantastic nod to the tuxedo and it becomes a central focus point of the dress.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is a piece that shows his strong tailoring and detailed knowledge of how to cut a piece to best suit a woman's body. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe dress crosses over itself and hooks at the side with a large glossy decorative button.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis creates the perfect slightly curved plunge at the front. The sides near the arms angle up and in towards the collar. This allows the notching of the collar to sit against bare skin. A small detail that is quite genius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe waist is nipped in by the wrapped cut of the dress with no horizontal line to break the eye. \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 a touch as it nears the hem. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eThe way that it wraps to close at the one side creates that fantastic flash of bare leg when you move and the front opens with your movement. You can see how fantastic and sensual this feels from the runway photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt is a phenomenal 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 fully lined in a black silk and it wraps to close and then hooks at the side of the waist under a decorative button. There is an inner attached silk band that hooks into place to help hold it around you. It appears to have been worn very little if at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eTagged a vintage YSL 36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBust: to 17\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eWaist: to 13\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eHips: to 20\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eBodice: 15.5\" from neck to inner waist band\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 58\" from neck to 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# DD5757\u003c\/span\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":54404617896220,"sku":"DD5757","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_2db04fd1-2269-4fdf-89fe-893a98af06d4.jpg?v=1785891730","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/iconic-spring-1998-yves-saint-laurent-runway-wrap-tuxedo-dress-w-high-wrap-over-slit","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}