Extraordinary Fall 1991 Yves Saint Laurent Well Documented Gold Brocade Coat W Jewel Buttons designer-malcolm-starr they weren't pastels

they weren't pastels

These early label Cardin for Takashimaya pieces came straight out of the Cardin Atelier

The pleating treatment to the silk effectively hides these when on but mentioned for accuracy and I have photoed both

I have acquired directly from my client who bought it at the latest Debbie Reynolds auction in May of 2014

This is the second time I have had this dress in this size but this version is perfect

Extraordinary Fall 1991 Yves Saint Laurent Well Documented Gold Brocade Coat W Jewel Buttons designer-malcolm-starr they weren't pastelsThe twin of this coat was photoed with Yves Saint Laurent himself, backstage during the Fall runway show by Roxanne Lowit. We also found runway footage of the coat as it walked the catwalk that season. It is an exceptional rare and wonderful piece by Yves Saint Laurent. These gold brocade pieces are what defined that season and I am very pleased to have found this example. It is one of the only gold one I have ever come across and it is in mint