Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Strapless Black Velvet with High Front Slit - 13" W designer-rosie-assoulin The inner layer has a

The inner layer has a more sheath-like cut and is made of an opaque silk crepe

Not because the dresses nodded to a demented Kim Novak or an inscrutable Eva Marie Saint

Wonderful Chanel gloves that sit right to the elbow and that are made from the finest lightest kid leather that has been hand dyed to a beautiful purple color

6" skinny fit cuffs

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Strapless Black Velvet with High Front Slit - 13" W designer-rosie-assoulin The inner layer has aThe Shrimpton Couture Archives We believe this dress is from fall 1981 or 1982 but have yet to confirm. It's a spectacular classic dress made of black velvet. There is a very high slit that runs up the front and Yves brings in his signature nod to the tuxedo with the flipped over silk satin flaps at the bust. It is a beauty