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Documented 1982 Yves Saint Laurent multicolor striped dress

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When Yves Saint Laurent visited Morocco for the first time in 1966 it changed his life forever. Struck by its beauty he immediately acquired a house in Marrakech and stayed there at least two times a year to design his collections. Yves Saint Laurent once said: ‘Marrakech opened my eyes to color.’ The colors of the stained glass windows and beamed ceilings of the Bahia Palace in Marrakech are a perfect example what inspired him when designing this particular dress for his Rive Gauche collection that came out in 1982. The exciting mix of vivid colors Yves Saint Laurent used designing this dress have a pattern of vertical stripes in lively red, purple indigo, apple green and Dijon yellow alternated with thin black and white stripes. Adding a pussy bow and bishop sleeves gives the entire look an elegant feel. The high quality silk is in a very good vintage condition and has been professionally cleaned and pressed. The state of this unique Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dress is very good, only a small piece of the original mother-of-pearl button left hand button has chipped off (see the last photograph), but can be easily replaced. As you wish we can replace this with a new button without charging extra costs. The dress that was also featured in Vogue magazine in a 1982 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche advertisement, shot by Helmut Newton, became true collectors item. Model Violeta Sanchez, who has worked with Saint Laurent on and off for over 20 years, appears dramatically posed – in what seems to be a romantic encounter with a man – wearing the listed striped dress. This was a provocative shot around that time that drew attention right away and was exactly what made the years of collaboration between photographer Helmut Newton and Saint Laurent a stroke of genius. Now dresses like this one, shot by Newton, are highly collectible and a time document in fashion history and it is now available to buy and even wear. Indicated size: FR 42 (comparable to a contemporary size EU 38/ US 8/ UK 10). Item measurements (lying flat): Shoulders: 40 cm (sleeves excl.) Sleeves: 49 cm (measured from armpit) Bust: up to 58 cm Waist: 37 cm Hips: 50 cm Length: 115 cm (pussy bow excl.) Model Nieve wears a size S with a 1.80 meter length. All items I sell are being professionally cleaned, pressed and are odor free. We offer free shipping on all (international) orders. Please note: for customers outside the EU there may be additional costs such as VAT and import duties. Photo credits advertisement: ©Helmut Newton. 1982 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche advertisement for Vogue magazine
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    Length: 45.28 in (115 cm)Marked Size: FR 42 (EU)Bust: 22.84 in (58 cm)Waist: 14.57 in (37 cm)Hip: 19.69 in (50 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 23.63 in (60 cm)
  • Style:
    20th Century (Of the Period)
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  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    CULEMBORG, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2864217016972
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