Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Five Silk Blouses

THE FIRST
Blouse in teal and purple striped silk habotai. Round small stand collar. Full length sleeves with double-buttoned shirt cuffs. Yoke at upper back. Button closures at front. Unlined.
Label: Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Size Label: 40
Date: 1970's-1980's
Country of Origin: France

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17“
Chest: 39“
Waist: 38“
Hips: 38“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 26“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31“

THE SECOND
Blouse in red silk habotai. Round small stand collar. Full length sleeves with double-buttoned shirt cuffs. Light gathering at sleeve heads, upper chest, cuffs, and upper back. Yoke at upper back. Button closures at front. Unlined.
Label: Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Size Label: 40
Date: 1970's-1980's
Country of Origin: France

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17“
Chest: 40“
Waist: 39“
Hips: 39“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24.5“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31“

THE THIRD
Blouse in magenta & multicolor striped silk habotai. Small stand collar. Full length sleeves with double-buttoned shirt cuffs. Yoke at upper back. Button closures at front. Unlined.
Label: Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Size Label: 42
Date: 1970's-1980's
Country of Origin: France

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17.5“
Chest: 40“
Waist: 40“
Hips: 40“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 26"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31"

THE FOURTH
Lavallière blouse in crimson silk habotai with all-over black polka dot print. Stand collar with extended ties at front. Half-length button placket at front with button closures. Full length sleeves with buttoned shirt cuffs. Unlined.
Label: Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Size Label: 2
Date: 1970's-1980's
Country of Origin: France

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 19“
Chest: 47“
Waist: 46“
Hips: 46“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24.5“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31.5“

THE FIFTH
Pull-over blouse in purple silk habotai. Spread collar with slit/V neckline. Removable two-strand necktie. Yoke at shoulders/upper back. Full length sleeves with buttoned shirt cuffs.
Label: Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Retail Label: Bergdorf Goodman
Size Label: 2
Date: 1979
Country of Origin: France

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 18“
Chest: 41“
Waist: 41“
Hips: 41“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24.5“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 29“

Property from Mount Mary University’s Fashion Archive

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good to very good. Faint discoloration marks at center back bodice, interior of neckline, and right underarm.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good to very good. Faint discoloration marks at front bodice, near waist.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good. Minor chip in button at front.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good. Fading & fraying to production tag at neckline.

THE FIFTH
The overall condition is very good. Slight discoloration/lightening to necktie. Faint discoloration mark at back of left sleeve, near underarm.

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