Fall 1984 Runway Silk Taffeta Ruffle & Velvet Dress

Yves Saint Laurent 

Fall 1984 Runway Silk Taffeta Ruffle & Velvet Dress

An extraordinary Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fall 1984 runway dress, embodying the dramatic opulence and aristocratic romance that defined Saint Laurent’s most theatrical 1980s silhouettes. Crafted in a sumptuous combination of black velvet and silk taffeta, this piece is pure couture-minded spectacle: sculptural, commanding, and unmistakably Saint Laurent.
The dress is built around a fluid column of deep black velvet, rich and light-absorbing, which gives the silhouette its elongated, sensual line. In striking contrast, oversized silk taffeta ruffles explode across the neckline and cascade diagonally down the body, creating movement, volume, and a sense of controlled extravagance.

The interplay between the soft density of velvet and the crisp architectural quality of taffeta is what makes this piece so powerful: one fabric drapes with shadow and depth, while the other catches the light and frames the body like a dramatic flourish.

For added practicality, two press buttons were added to the front closure so the wrap dress can be secured more easily and worn more conveniently, without compromising the overall look of the piece.

Condition
Pristine condition. Two press buttons were added -

Details
• Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
• Fall 1984 runway
• Black velvet and silk taffeta dress
• Dramatic oversized ruffle construction
• Wrap-style front
• Buttons were added to adjust the wrapping dress more easily
• Fully lined in black silk
• Made in France

Materials
• Velvet cotton
• Silk
Size
• Tagged FR 42
• Fits approximately US 8 to 10 / Medium

Measurements
• Shoulders: 41 cm / 16 in
• Armpits: 49 cm / 19 in
• Waist: 42 cm / 16.56 in
• Sleeves: 57 cm / 22.5 in
• Back length: 138 cm / 56 in


Shipped from France