Orange A-Line Dress Attributed to Yves Saint Laurent, Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1965-66

An illustration of this dress, along with a swatch of the orange fabric, can be found as look #26 in the Fall-Winter 1965-66 Haute Couture Collection in the Yves Saint Laurent Foundation Archive.

Orange organza ribbon A-line dress with beaded and embellished neckline, cap sleeve hems, and skirt hem, and center back zipper closure.
Unlabeled, Attributed to Yves Saint Laurent
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 34"
Hips: 38"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 38.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 12.25"

Property from the Collection of Sylvia R. Karasu, M.D., New York

Condition:

The overall condition is good though there is some light wear at the underarms and there are two spots where the tulle needs to be tacked down along the right hip. There is minimal bead loss with some maintenance with the garment.

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Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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Orange A-Line Dress Attributed to Yves Saint Laurent, Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1965-66

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