This incredible dress is the Rive Gauche shorter version of the Fall 1994 famous Couture side bow dress. It is incredibly sexy and it feels very French. This one has the added modern provenance of being the actual dress worn Adria Arjona for the 2018 Gold Globes season. We have included a shot of her in the dress so you can see how it looks on the body along with the Couture dress that was the inspiration for this dress.

The dress is gorgeous and the fabric itself is part of what makes it so fabulous. The top layer of fabric is a black lace that has a silk cord applied on top of it to follow the pattern of the lace underneath. This sits over an inner lace that has metallic gold metal thread woven over its surface. The effect of the gold peeking out from underneath is gorgeous and I love the depth and interest that this creates. The dress is strapless and meant to hug and fit over the body. Inside there is a built in corset with boning that holds the dress in place around you. It hugs the bust and is shaped so that it curves in at the waist. There is no waist seaming, it just curves in for shape and then it skims over the hips and has a more pencil shape that will sit above the knee. How short it sits depends on your height. The dress has three pretty bows down one side. The top lace and cord layer is attached and it closes over the inner gold layer to the third bow. From the third bow to the hem that top layer is open so that when you walk and move you get a stronger feel of the gold underneath. It is absolutely fantastic and an instantly recognizable piece of YSL. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a black silk and closes with a hidden set side set zipper and the top layer of lace hooks in place over the zipper. The inner bust is boned. Tagged a vintage YSL 38

Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 29" from top of bodice to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD4827

Reference Photos: (1-2) Adria Arjona, wearing this dress, at the Vanity Fair x Instagram Golden Globes Party, January 2018.  /  (3) Fall 1994 Yves Saint Laurent Couture.  /  (4) Fall 1994 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture n° 67976 from Gros & Delettrez.

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If you are a Hedi Slimane fan then you know that the Spring 2013 collection was his debut collection for Saint Laurent. Vogue said that he "hot-wired himself into the YSL legacy with Le Smoking, the mousselines, the pussy bows, the shot of animal spot, and that thing called Saharienne (which will always be Veruschka in Vogue. The tassels said Morocco—they also said Opium, à la Yves." It was a bevy of rock-chic couture and everything shown was about length of the body and a nod to the seventies. The twin of this dress was in the opening moments of the show for Look 4 and it was the first glimpse of his version of the YSL safari look. He took what is a house signature and elongated it in suede to fit his vision. It was one of his strongest pieces of the show.

I actually love this dress. I think it was a brilliant way to re-do an iconic look from YSL and make it his own. It also fully fits in with his love for long, lean length when it comes to his design aesthetic. The dress is made out of a soft supple suede in a classic deep neutral colour. It falls all the way to the floor and appears to be in its original uncut length. The collar is sharp and pointed and I love the straps on the top of each shoulder. He lightly padded the shoulders for a bit of added structure and the sleeves are long. Each sleeve ends in a corded lace up and I think this added detail works perfectly on this dress. You can see in the close-up shots from the runway that he wrapped these laces around the lower arm. At the front we see that same lace up cording run down to just past the waist. This is what makes the safari look so fantastic and add a touch of sexiness because you can see a bit of bare skin through the laces. On the front are four top set flap pockets that are another nod to this same detail on Yves' original design. It skims over the bust, waist and hips and then flares out quite a bit by the time it reaches the bottom hem. It comes with a matching suede belt for added shape and all of these elements add up to something that is both classic and fresh. It is one of my favourite dresses that he created from his time at YSL and this is a collectible future vintage piece. Excellent condition.

Unlined and closes with a side set zipper and then you can adjust the lower portion of the sleeves and the front with the laces that you see. The pockets snap to close and they are all functional. The belt is a simple suede wrap and tie belt. The suede has natural variations

Sleeves: 23.5" and 11" around the upper arm
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam and can be opened a bit more with the laces at the front
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from neck to waist
Total length: 60" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4734

Reference Photos/Video: Spring 2013 Yves Saint Laurent, Look 4. Model Edie Campbell.

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The twin of this dress walked the runway for the Spring 1990 Haute Couture collection. Its twin was shown under a jacket on model Gloria Burgess and we found the original sketch of the dress in my YSL folio. I thought it interesting to see that Gloria was not the original model intended for the dress and that there was a change by Yves as to who wore it on the actual runway and you can see that interesting little detail in the sketch. I have included all the reference photos for you here and it gives you a beautiful idea of how fabulous this is once on the body. This is also the collection that the book 'Yves Saint Laurent: Catwalk' notes that "The end of this catwalk show was greeted by 10 minutes of a standing ovation, following Yves Saint Laurent's homage - via 119 designs - to the hugely talented men and women who had thus far influenced him and made an impression upon him". The dress is gorgeous and Yves always cut his couture pieces so perfectly. It really is a beautiful piece and in my opinion, owning a piece of his couture work is one of the ultimate vintage acquisitions.

The dress is amazing and showcases how wonderful Yves Saint Laurent could cut a dress to flatter a woman's body. It is made entirely by hand and the silk is that heavier richer silk that you only see in the very best pieces of couture. The top is cut to skim over you and blouse over the waist. The shoulders have padding to extend the line of them outwards a touch over the ends of the shoulder. The sleeves are cut full through the upper arms and then narrow to the wrists. Each cuff ends with four handmade silk covered buttons and loops and each button is perfectly functional. The neckline is set a touch wide across. The silk is gathered around the waist into soft folds to create a little extra bit of a detailing. The folds are set slightly off to the side and on an slight angle that visually helps to extend the body of the person wearing it. The waist is seamed but cut on the more generous side. To cinch it in we have added an ivory silk chiffon sash that is a beautiful match to the dress. The skirt falls under that in a simple shape that flares out as it nears the hem. It falls to just about the knee or above depending on your height and there are hidden pockets along each hip. The colour of the silk is beautiful creamy ivory. This is a brilliant dress and when you see it in person you will fall in love with how good it is in person. It really shows how sometimes simplicity can have so much of an impact. It would be a dress that might make an amazing wedding dress for the bride looking for a non-traditional choice, for a day wedding, or as an alternative dress in a more extended wedding celebration. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in an ivory silk and all the work is done by hand to Haute Couture standards. It closes with a hand set side zipper and a button at the back of the neck. An inner waist stay hooks to close. Each cuff has four hand made silk buttons and loop. Padding in each shoulder as described above. Completely made by hand. Proper Haute Couture numbered label present. The silk chiffon sash is not original to the dress but will be sent with it. Any change in colour that you see in the photos is lighting.

Sleeves: 22" and 14" around the upper arm
Slightly wide set shoulders: 16"
Bust: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5-13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from top of shoulder to waist but mean to blouse a bit
Total length: 38" from top of shoulder to hem with 2" turned under

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD4727

Reference Photo: Spring 1990 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Runway. Model Gloria Burgess.

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The twin of this set walked the Spring 1990 runway and it is one of my favourite looks from that show. This set is not 100% perfect but it is completely wearable and too good to pass by. I am very pleased to have found it and I love it. It is such a rare and special piece from this time period.

This set is one of those pieces that just stops you in your tracks. It is insanely cut and the colour combination is fantastic. The jacket is made from a fine lightweight silk and combines a bright emerald green and then an amazing hot pink interior. The skirt is made out of a light black silk jersey that moves exceptionally well. The colours are even better than how it photoed and it is almost shocking to see the pink interior in person. The jacket has a soft cut that has some fullness through the upper body. There is no collar and the neckline dips down into a V to just below the bust. There is a brilliant flower in a muted coral red that sits at the base of the V. The flower has beading detail at its centre and I love this added detailing. The shoulders are lightly padded for shape and the sleeves are set into the jacket with soft gathers to add a touch of a capped feel. Each sleeve is cut slightly wider at the top near the shoulder and is cut on a slight curve to follow the arm. There is a seam gathered at the very front of the waist under the flower which creates a little ruffled detail. Inside the jacket there is a built in waist stay to keep the jacket in place but it is only attached at the sides and front. This allows the silk to drape loose and soft across the back. It is quite a genius. The skirt is simple in shape but has its own wow factor. The waist is banded and there is an attached black satin tie to add a little detail. The jersey is all gathered into the waist and falls in a soft straight line to the knee depending on your height. Hidden pockets sit on each hip. This is a particularly wonderful example of how he combined strong tailoring with brilliant colour. Excellent overall condition with a note below

The jacket is lined in a shocking pink silk. The jacket hooks to closes under the flower pin and the inner waist stay also hooks to close. The jacket has its original hang tag. Light padding in the shoulders. I see some yellowing areas to the fabric lightly scattered over the surface and more apparent in the crook on one arm. Please see the photos after the label shot. The skirt zips to close at the side. Pockets on the each hip. The skirt has a numbered label and is hand finished throughout. It almost appears to be a couture piece. The jacket is tagged a vintage YSL 40 

Jacket
Sleeves: 24" and 18" around the upper arm
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Outer waist: to 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner waist stay: to 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 22" from neck to hem

Skirt
Waist: to 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hip: open
Total length: 23" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4707

Reference Photos: Spring 1990 Yves Saint Laurent Runway.

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When dating this extraordinary Yves Saint Laurent dress, we found a photo of a piece with almost an identical cut bodice from 1972 along with several runway photos that show other pieces with that same cut to the bodice. I have included those here for you and it is interesting to note that the pleating technique that is used around the upper hip of the skirt was also done in a more intricate fashion for the 1974 Couture show. Yves often use ideas from both collections. - Rive Gauche and Couture - to build and develop ideas and it is fascinating to see the progression of his work from garment to garment. This is an incredibly beautiful example of his work from this time period.

This dress combines a floral silk chiffon with a muted red silk on the skirt. This combination is absolutely gorgeous. Is combination of silks give the dress just enough weight and structure to be able to create the impressive lines and volume that you see but while still making it feel soft and romantic. The colours are spectacular. The top is a printed silk chiffon, and it has a stunning floral pattern in red purples and greens that float over the entire bodice and the sleeves. The bodice is cut to skim over you and the waist nips in. It plunges at the front and crosses over itself, and the neckline has been detailed with ruffles that begin at the back of the neck and circle around to follow the V at the front and then run down to the waist. piping in the same fabric detail. The waste and ties have been left off to the side to hang down and create a pretty little detail. The skirt falls to the floor from there and it has yards and yards of fabric in it that creates the fullness and volume that you see. The skirt falls in a gently widening line and is quite full by the time it reaches the hem. I love the volume that this type of fabric creates and how it billows around you as you move but at the same time it is as light as a feather. Around the entire upper hip area, and starting at the waist or a series of tiny cleats that gradually open out to create the volume underneath. This intricate detail is a beautiful addition to the dress. The sleeves are outstanding. Each is a single layer of the silk chiffon and are wide and very full. They are caught up at the wrist with a circle full circle ruffle underneath. This creates a beautiful and dramatic finish to the top. I love everything about this dress. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a red silk and closes at the back with a hidden set painted met zipper. Attached ties at the waist and elastic in each cuff. The silk skirt and the exterior layer is a tool ruffle that helps keep the volume through the skirt. Tagged a vintage YSL 38. I see some light marks around the hem of the skirt.

Sleeves: 24" and 14" around the upper arm
Slightly inset shoulders: 14"
Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 16" from neck to waist
Total length: 60" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4665

Reference Photos: Fall 1972 Yves Saint Laurent.

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This is a gorgeous little knit dress from the Fall 1997 Galliano collection that I believe was made for the shops. It is a dress that really showcases his quirkiness in design and how he loved to use different elements to create something new.

The dress is made out of a fine knit in a deep burgundy red. Through the body of the dress it has a pleated detail that runs vertically. The knit then has a ribbed detail that runs horizontally and the two together create a bit of a thatched effect through the main body of the dress. The top of the dress is made of two attached pieces that are done in a slightly smoother knit and this is where you can see his creativity. Inside the bodice there is a little halter top with ties that run behind the neck to tie in the place. Then attached along the seam underneath that is a knit panel that extends out into long ties. I have shown it tied a couple of different ways here and I think that if you use your imagination you can come up with even more. The back is scooped low so no matter how are you tied the panel you end up with an expanse of skin showing there. This is a great dress that you can layer underneath other things for that perfect little pop of Galliano in your wardrobe. Depending on your height this will be a full length or around the mid-calf. Excellent condition.

Unlined and slips on to wear with no closures. The halter ties behind the neck and the attached panel also ties in place. Tagged a vintage Galliano medium. The fabric does have some stretch so I put the comfortable range when laying flat.

Bust: each triangle covers approximately 7" flat across from side to side
Seam under the bust: 12-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 14-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: approx 9-10" from neck to the seam under the bust
Total length: approx 54" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD4845

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This spectacular dress is the twin of the dress that was worn by Linda Evangelista for the Fall 1994 Karl Lagerfeld runway show. It also has the added provenance of being photoed for British Vogue that November. The dress is from Karl Lagerfeld's own label. He launched his self-named label in 1984 and this dress is from 1991 making it a fairly early example of the work he was doing for his own label. Pieces from his personal label were far edgier then the work he did for Chanel. It was a label where he explored a more avant garde feel with his designs and pushed the envelope more. I just had this dress in the shop recently in a larger size, and I was pleased to have another one in a smaller size come in so quickly. This is a fantastic example of his work for that label. 

This is a dress that is easy to wear and very sexy. On the runway Linda was styled with it falling completely off the shoulder and you can wear it like that or have that side sit up more on the actual shoulder. The edge of the neckline is cut on a angle that goes across and down to expose a bare expanse of skin. The shoulders are soft and the sleeves are cut to be a little extra long. At the ends of each sleeve  they are finished off at angle that comes down and over the hand. The fabric is a cut velvet set in little rows over a bias cut chiffon base. The colour is a deep burgundy red that is flattering on most skin tones. It skims over the bust, waist and hips and I love how the rows are set on an angle to create the illusion of extra length. The hem follows the dip of the neckline with the skirt falling all the way to the floor on the one side and then coming up to about the knee area depending on your height on the other. It is fantastic and I love the tie in to Linda. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a silk mix chiffon and slips on the wear. It appears to have been worn very little if at all. Tagged a vintage KL 38

Sleeves: 29" and 12" around the upper arm
Slightly dropped shoulders: 16"
Bust: 15-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12-16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 16-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 63" from top of shoulder to longest point of hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD4844

Reference Photos/Video: (1-3)  Fall 1994 Karl Lagerfeld Runway. Model Linda Evangelista.  /  (4) Vogue UK, November 1994.

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Yves loved a good leopard print but he did it in his own way and for the Fall 1992 presentation he did it in an amazing gold toned version. This is a stunning example of just how edgy he could be for this time period. This set is from the Rive Gauche collection and these were pieces that were sold separately. My client told me that she hunted to put the pieces together as they were sold out everywhere at the time. Several variations and pieces were shown on the runway in this print and we have included some of those examples here for you. 

This two piece set combines a beautifully cut jacket with pants that have an extremely wide leg so that they look like you are wearing a full length skirt. Yves did variations of his iconic suits every season for both his Couture and Rive Gauche presentations with skirts and pants of varying lengths and cuts. They were shaped and tweaked by Yves to be immensely flattering on the female body. I love this pair of pants and how they give the feeling of a more formal full length skirt. It is also fabulous that you can mix and match the pieces with pieces you already own. The incredible gold fabric and leopard print make the suit feel so luxe and yet still elegant and refined in feel. The jacket is tailored with a sleek cut that follows the curves of the body. It has a notched collar and the sleeves are set into the jacket so that they are wide at the top and narrow to big flipped over cuffs. Large domed gold toned metal buttons are set on a slight angle to close the jacket. It comes in at the waist and then flares over the hips. The gold on the fabric feels like it was painted directly onto the fabric and it catches the light as you move. The pants are cut in the same amazing leopard print as the jacket. They fall to the floor and are incredibly wide by the time they reach their hem. Each leg is a full 62" around by the hem. This makes them look like a fuller skirt when you are standing still but gives you the ease of wearing pants when you move. And they have pockets. His suits changed the way we approach womanswear and this one is especially fabulous. It is a wonderful example of how strong his tailoring was and it is an important piece of fashion history. Excellent condition

The jacket is lined in a brown silk and buttons to close at the front. The pants are unlined and close with a side zipper and button at the waist. Pockets on each hip. Padding in each shoulder of the jacket. I see a little bit of fading to the fabric under the arms of the jackets' lining. The jacket is tagged a 40 and the pants have no size tag present.

Jacket
Sleeves: 25"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: to 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bottom seam: to 23.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 26" from neck to hem at the longest point at the front, 22" at the back

Pants
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 44.5" from waist to hem with just under 2" turned under the hem
Inseam: 30.5" and the gusset is 21" from back of waist to inner leg seam

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4833

Reference Photos: Fall 1992 Yves Saint Laurent.

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This incredible dress is the Rive Gauche shorter version of the Fall 1994 famous Couture side bow dress. It is incredibly sexy and it feels very French. This one has the added modern provenance of being the actual dress worn Adria Arjona for the 2018 Gold Globes season. We have included a shot of her in the dress so you can see how it looks on the body along with the Couture dress that was the inspiration for this dress.

The dress is gorgeous and the fabric itself is part of what makes it so fabulous. The top layer of fabric is a black lace that has a silk cord applied on top of it to follow the pattern of the lace underneath. This sits over an inner lace that has metallic gold metal thread woven over its surface. The effect of the gold peeking out from underneath is gorgeous and I love the depth and interest that this creates. The dress is strapless and meant to hug and fit over the body. Inside there is a built in corset with boning that holds the dress in place around you. It hugs the bust and is shaped so that it curves in at the waist. There is no waist seaming, it just curves in for shape and then it skims over the hips and has a more pencil shape that will sit above the knee. How short it sits depends on your height. The dress has three pretty bows down one side. The top lace and cord layer is attached and it closes over the inner gold layer to the third bow. From the third bow to the hem that top layer is open so that when you walk and move you get a stronger feel of the gold underneath. It is absolutely fantastic and an instantly recognizable piece of YSL. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a black silk and closes with a hidden set side set zipper and the top layer of lace hooks in place over the zipper. The inner bust is boned. Tagged a vintage YSL 38

Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 29" from top of bodice to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD4827

Reference Photos: (1-2) Adria Arjona, wearing this dress, at the Vanity Fair x Instagram Golden Globes Party, January 2018.  /  (3) Fall 1994 Yves Saint Laurent Couture.  /  (4) Fall 1994 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture n° 67976 from Gros & Delettrez.

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This is a gorgeous dress by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel and its twin walked the runway for the Fall 1998 season. In the book 'Chanel Catwalk' the notes for the show say tell us that it "was meant to evoke the style and atmosphere of Coco Chanel's Deauville and Biarritz days in the late 1910 and early 1920s." A photo of the dress is included in that book and I also have runway photos so that you can see how fantastic this dress is on the body.

Everything about this dress has that chic Chanel feel that makes many of Karl's designs classics forever. Even without the fact that the Chanel logo literally covers every inch of the dress it still feels very Chanel. It is beautiful in person and the simple lines and cut make it the kind of dress that you can wear multiple times with the styling and accessories you add making it feel different each time. It is made of very light black cotton mix netting that has the Chanel letters done in denser threads so that they stand out. These are scattered over the entire dress. Around the neckline, circling the arms, the waist, hips and around the bottom hem, there is a second net ribbon that has the Chanel name and double C logo. The dress is light in weight and it simply drapes over the body perfectly once you have it on. The front and back necklines are scooped and at the back it is scooped lower so that you get a bit of bare skin showing. The waist is loose and easy and then the dress starts to widen as it skims out over the hips. The skirt falls under that to the floor gently widening out as it nears the hem. It is that perfect easy dress but will the added impact of obviously being a Chanel. It is just stunning. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a soft brown crepe and it closes with a hidden set back zipper. Tagged a Chanel 36. The easy cut and slight stretch of the dress should allow it to fit on a variety of sizes.

Bust: 16-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Natural waist: to 15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 17.5" from top of shoulder to top of band at the slightly dropped waist
Total length: 57.5" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD4819

Reference Photos: (1-2) Fall 1998 Chanel Runway.  /  (3) From the book "Chanel: Catwalk".

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