Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Strapless Black Velvet with High Front Slit - 13" W designer-rosie-assoulin The lace has been highlighted

The lace has been highlighted with glossy black sequins and trails of jet glass tube beads all over the entire surface

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

The floral print and beautiful clear red used for this dress are utterly amazing

5" in diameter

Made during the Ossie Clark designed era at the Radley company

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Strapless Black Velvet with High Front Slit - 13" W designer-rosie-assoulin The lace has been highlightedThe 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