Name: 70s ysl rive gauche ballets russes era two-piece plaid and paisley set
Brand: yves saint laurent
Price: 775.00 USD
Availability: InStock

70s ysl rive gauche ballets russes era two-piece plaid and paisley set

vintage | yves saint laurent

$775.00 USD

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the look

a collectible ysl rive gauche blouse and skirt set that captures the spirit of saint laurent’s legendary 1976–77 “opéras ballets russes” collection, when folkloric russian peasant dressing and ornate pattern-mixing reshaped modern fashion. the integrated plaid and paisley print feels like a ready-to-wear translation of that story, designed for day-to-night wear but still dramatic in silhouette. the button-front blouse is meant to blouse and billow, then tie at the waist for that signature scarfed shape. finished with a full, swishy skirt, it wears as a complete look or separates effortlessly with denim, boots, or a sleek knit.

details

era: 1970s
designer: yves saint laurent
origin: france
design: two piece set in an integrated plaid and paisley print, blouse with pointed collar, button front, long sleeves, skirt with full pleating and side zip. metal zipper hardware includes an “ailée” pull and a “jupe-fix 20 swiss made 20” waist-stay style hardware detail. shell fabric 100% wool.
condition: excellent: minor label-edge wear visible, hardware intact, no major stains or structural issues noted in the photos provided. fabric is in excellent condition.
size & fit: tagged 42 on blouse, skirt untagged. estimated modern medium for blouse, skirt best for a modern small to medium depending on preferred waist fit.
flat measurements: bust approx 21 in, shoulder approx 17 in, sleeve approx 23.5 in, blouse length approx 25 in, skirt waist approx 15 in, skirt length approx 27.5 in

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