Spring 1986 Yves Saint Laurent Numbered Haute Couture Strapless Black Handmade Lace Dress designer-jean-muir The cape has a single

The cape has a single hook and eye at the neck

A pretty sequins detail sits on one side of the bodice

you see that there is one unexpected little pink pop of silk chiffon

This gorgeous little dress is made from one of their signature velvet fabrics

What takes the dress to couture level is the wonderful hand down sequin work that adorns the shoulders

Spring 1986 Yves Saint Laurent Numbered Haute Couture Strapless Black Handmade Lace Dress designer-jean-muir The cape has a singleThis amazing dress is from the Spring 1986 Haute Couture collection. It was made under the creative direction of Yves Saint Laurent. The dress would have been made completely by hand in the Paris atelier. The dress is made from a hand made black French corded lace and this choice in fabric gives the dress its structure and shape. This is mixed with silk satin details across the top of the bottom, around the hip, and finishing the hem. The bodice is