{"product_id":"sensual-spring-1973-yves-saint-laurent-runway-black-silk-jersey-front-side-back-plunge-dress","title":"Sensual Spring 1973 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Black Silk Jersey Front, Side \u0026 Back Plunge Dress","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe twin of this dress walked the runway for the Spring 1973 YSL collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt was made under the creative direction of Yves Saint Laurent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is very well documented. Its twin was shown on the runway that season and one was photoed on Marlene Dietrich with Yves himself. I love that. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts modern day provenance includes being worn by Emmy Rossum and the dress that she wore is one that came from us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is not perfect so please make sure to read the entire description before purchasing. It is completely wearable as found.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is one of my favourite dresses that Yves ever did. I believe there was a remake of it a couple of years ago, but the remake do not come close to the quality and level of craft that the originals have.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is made out of a fine slinky silk jersey in black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo triangles sit at the front and come in around the waist and tight little gathers. They narrowed to the top of the shoulder where they are held in place by brass chain and loops. They appear to have been made by hand and they have a beautiful touch of patina to them. I love how these are the only embellishment on the dress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe triangles are set into the front and back in a way that allows the dress to plunge on all four sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe front is set in a V right to the waist seam as is the back. And then because the triangles are set the way they are, you also get a deep plunge down each side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI love how this leaves an unexpected flash of skin all the way around you but the way it's constructed holds the triangles perfectly in place once on the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe waist is set slightly high and inside there is a wide band of grosgrain ribbon that hooks into place and holds the dress around you. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe skirt falls from there beautifully to the floor. It is from a single layer of the black jersey that is very full and then under that is an inner skirt made out of a matching black jersey. The movement this gives the skirt is incredible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a defining piece from YSL history and an absolutely beautiful dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is fully lined in a second layer of the same silk jersey. It closes with a side, zipper and the inner grosgrain ribbon around the waist hooks to close. Around the entire top portion of the skirt there are a series of tiny thinning and holes. They do not appear to be present on the bottom or lower portion of the skirt. They are completely hidden within the pleats, but you do see them if you spread the skirt fully out and hold it up to the light. It is priced at less than half of what it would be if this was not the case. Please see the photo after the label shot for an example of it. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is no size tag present. Please go by the measurements listed below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBust: each triangle measures 7 to 10 inches\" flat across from side to side\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 13.5\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eHips: open\u003cbr\u003eBodice: 15\" from top of shoulder to waist\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 59\" from shoulder to hem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eItem# DD5691\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReference Photos: (1-2) Spring 1973 Yves Saint Laurent Runway.  \/   (3) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBackstage at Spring 1973 Yves Saint Laurent photographed by Jean Luce Huré.  \/  (4) Model in Yves Saint Laurent, 1973.  \/  (5) Marlene Dietrich with Yves Saint Laurent, June 1973. \/  (6) Emmy Rossum in YSL from our archives for the Hollywood Reporter, 2022.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\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":54188969591068,"sku":"DD5691","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_cccd129c-5c8c-4091-8327-ce30f33023bb.jpg?v=1781025137","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/sensual-spring-1973-yves-saint-laurent-runway-black-silk-jersey-front-side-back-plunge-dress","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}