{"product_id":"spectacular-fall-1989-yves-saint-laurent-runway-metallic-gold-detailed-silk-chiffon-dress-1","title":"Spectacular Fall 1989 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Metallic Gold Detailed Silk Chiffon Dress","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a phenomenal dress whose twin walked the runway for the Fall 1989 YSL show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt was made under the creative direction of Yves Saint Laurent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is made out of a feather light silk chiffon that has a brilliantly covered print over its entire surface. Worked into the fabric are little gold thread metallic \u003cem\u003e'dots'\u003c\/em\u003e. This fabric choice holds the colours beautifully. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe neckline is set more wide across so that it sits towards the edges of the shoulders and then plunges into a V at the front. The front wraps over itself and hooks into place around the waist and then has a small row of snaps under that. This clever partial wraparound lets the front wrap over itself to create that V.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe shoulders are soft and the sleeves extend out from there. They are cut a bit wider at the top and narrow into the wrist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cuffs on this one are spectacular. There is a hidden set zipper at each wrist and then on the opposite side the cuffs are gathered into the seam and highlighted with eight silk covered buttons that run up from the wrist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bodice is cut to skim over you and then it narrows into the waist. The dress comes with its original matching silk chiffon belt that lets you define the waist even more. I love the soft bow that sits underneath where the belt hooks into place around you. It just adds yet another phenomenal detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe skirt is as gathered into the waist and it has many, many yards of fabric in its construction. Tiny gathers are set in all along the seam around the waist and then it opens out to be very full under that. This is what gives the skirt its incredible volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou get an idea of just how much fabric is in the skirt by the reference photos that we have added here. It is truly incredible. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEven with all of the volume in skirt because of how many yards of fabric are in it the dress remains light in weight because of the silk chiffon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI love how the gold gives the entire dress a touch of a metallic glint to it in the light and the mix of colours keep it vibrant and beautiful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an absolutely stunning example of his work during this time period and this is a rare and hard to find piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is unlined and closes with a combination of hooks and snaps around the waist and just under the waist. A hidden set zipper at each cuff. The belt closes with hooks under the bow and it is original to the dress. The dress is unlabeled and appears to have been worn very little if at all. \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\"\u003eSleeves: 26\" and they are 14\" around the upper arm\u003cbr\u003eShoulders: 15\"\u003cbr\u003eBust: to 19\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eWaist: to 13.25\" flat across from side seam to side seam \u003cbr\u003eHips: open\u003cbr\u003eBodice: 17\" from top of shoulder to waist and meant to blouse over the waist a bit once the belt is on.\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: approx 60\" from top of shoulder to hem. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eItem# DD5759\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":54418708300060,"sku":"DD5759","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_da2e1039-b9ce-4b28-aa1a-9d7ad9e2159a.jpg?v=1786027253","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/spectacular-fall-1989-yves-saint-laurent-runway-metallic-gold-detailed-silk-chiffon-dress-1","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}