Extraordinary 1950s Sophie of Saks Gold Silk Skirt w Extensive Hand Applied Black Cord Appliqué designer-yves-saint-laurent This top inserts into a

This top inserts into a high

brilliantly hand dyed cotton with with hand stitched on applique work

This leaves the back completely bare

On the skirt at the side opposite to the shoulder is a high slit to give a flash of leg

There is a soft variation in colour throughout the dress and an area near the hem that is a touch lighter in colour

Extraordinary 1950s Sophie of Saks Gold Silk Skirt w Extensive Hand Applied Black Cord Appliqué designer-yves-saint-laurent This top inserts into aThis wonderful little skirt is from the time period that Sophie Gimbel was designing the Saks in house ready to wear line. Her pieces were very expensive and she was known as being one of the best designers in America. Most were as close to demi couture as one could get at this time and like this one, they had extraordinary little details and were extremely well made. Sophie worked at Saks from 1931 through to 1969 and the label on this one dates it