{"product_id":"fw-1984-1985-haute-couture-black-velvet-bustier-dress","title":"FW 1984–1985 Haute Couture Black Velvet Bustier Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003eYves Saint Laurent \u003cbr\u003eFW 1984–1985 \u003cbr\u003eHaute Couture Black Velvet Bustier Dress\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn exceptional Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture evening dress from the Fall\/Winter 1984–1985 collection, crafted in deep black velvet with a sculptural strapless bustier neckline and a dramatic satin-trimmed wrap construction. \u003cbr\u003eThe silhouette is sharply feminine: close to the body through the bust, waist and hips, with a curved diagonal line sweeping from the neckline down the front of the dress.\u003cbr\u003eThis shorter version is the proportion shown on the runway, giving the piece a particularly strong archival relevance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA closely related longer version of the same design is held in the permanent collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art - MET, confirming its importance. \u003cbr\u003eThe runway styling emphasized the graphic power of the dress: black velvet, contrasting satin edging, and a highly theatrical strapless evening silhouette.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe white interior label is particularly significant. Unlike Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche ready-to-wear labels, this tag reads “Yves Saint Laurent – Patron Original – Paris”, with “Made in France” woven at the side. “Patron Original” refers to an original couture pattern from the house, indicating a garment produced in the Yves Saint Laurent ateliers rather than a standard commercial ready-to-wear piece. \u003cbr\u003eHaute Couture garments of this type were made in Paris to the measurements of the original client, which explains the absence of a conventional ready-to-wear size label and the highly precise internal construction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreat overall condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDETAILS\u2028\u003cbr\u003eYves Saint Laurent\u2028\u003cbr\u003eFall\/Winter 1984–1985 \u003cbr\u003eHaute Couture\u2028\u003cbr\u003eBlack velvet bustier evening dress\u2028\u003cbr\u003eFits size 34 \/ XS\u2028\u003cbr\u003eStrapless sweetheart neckline\u2028\u003cbr\u003eContrasting satin trim\u2028\u003cbr\u003eCurved wrap-effect front construction\u2028\u003cbr\u003eSide zips\u2028\u003cbr\u003eMade in France\u2028\u003cbr\u003eMade in Yves Saint Laurent’s couture ateliers to the measurements of the original buyer\u2028\u003cbr\u003eClosely related longer version held in The Metropolitan Museum of Art collection\u2028\u003cbr\u003eFeatured on the runway\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u2028\u003cbr\u003eArmpits: 39 cm \/ 15.5 in\u2028\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 34 cm \/ 13.5 in\u2028\u003cbr\u003eHips: 42 cm \/ 16.5 in\u2028\u003cbr\u003eBack length: 68 cm \/ 26.75 in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipped from France\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yves Saint Laurent","offers":[{"title":"Size XS \/ Black \/ Velvet","offer_id":58853514576204,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6085\/7040\/files\/JFDxd6G8_0.jpg?v=1789625358","url":"https:\/\/seconde-perspective.com\/products\/fw-1984-1985-haute-couture-black-velvet-bustier-dress","provider":"2ND.PERSPECTIVE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}