This haute couture suit is from Yves Saint Laurent’s Fall 1983 collection, which was presented in a fashion show on July 28, 1983 at the Hôtel Inter-Continental in Paris. Images from this event show Mrs. Gutfreund in the audience. Mrs. Gutfreund purchased this suit as well as the coats in Lots 62 and 63 from the Fall 1983 collection.

Haute Couture two-piece skirt suit including a wine wool jacket trimmed in brown velvet with notched lapel, velvet cuffed long sleeves, front hip patch pockets and front button closure; paired with an orange silk pocket square, a brown velvet straight fit skirt, and yellow and black plaid wrap trimmed in black braid.
Label: Yves Saint Laurent
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: 50975

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 15.75"
Chest: 42"
Waist: 40"
Hips: 40"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 25.75"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31"
Pocket Square: 18" x 17.5"

SKIRT
Waist: 26"
Hips: 37"
Length (side waist band to hem): 25"

SCARF
Length: 91.5"
Width: 58"