{"product_id":"stunning-1970s-yves-saint-laurent-metallic-blue-thread-black-embroidered-brocade-crop-jacket","title":"Stunning 1970s Yves Saint Laurent Metallic Blue Thread \u0026 Black Embroidered Brocade Crop Jacket","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis incredible YSL jacket would date to the late 1970s, perhaps early 1980s.\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 jacket was integral to every YSL collection and the ones like this that are especially ornate are among the most prize by collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe silhouette is classic Yves Saint Laurent from this time frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe collar is neat and small. It can be worn flipped up to frame the face as I have photoed it or flipped down as it does have a backing of a soft black velvet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe shoulders have light padding for shape that extends into the cap of the shoulder to form that structured shape that you see. The sleeves are long and simple and have a cotton braid edging at their cuffs. This is a signature edging that Yves used throughout the years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe shape through the body is boxy so it is very easy to fit. On a smaller frame it would feel more oversized and on a larger frame it has the room to accommodate curves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt closes down the front with five matte black buttons. The jacket even has an extra button still sewn along the inner seam. The edging of the front and around the hem has the same cotton braiding finish as the sleeves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt is very well-made and an exceptional piece of YSL.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe jacket is fully lined in a black silky feeling fabric with panels of black velvet along the inner edge behind the buttons. There is an extra button present. The box cut should allow it to fit a range of sizes. It appears to have been worn very little if at all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTagged a vintage YSL 36\u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\u003eSleeves: 22.5\" and our 19 inches around the upper arm\u003cbr\u003eShoulders: 15\"\u003cbr\u003eBust-bottom seam: to 19.5\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 18.5\" 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=\"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":53240014995740,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_dbb356b0-c1cf-44b0-84fa-4d0a3d1fcb21.jpg?v=1761584870","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/stunning-1970s-yves-saint-laurent-metallic-blue-thread-black-embroidered-brocade-crop-jacket","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}