1970s Yves Saint Laurent Ruffled Tiered Skirt & Top Set designer-bill-tice The vest is made of

The vest is made of a smooth pile velvet with gold thread embroidery and beads hand applied over its surface

Most amazing is the little round shouldered short cape that is original to the dress

The pants have an elastic waist and the tunic slips on hidden snaps under the bow on the shoulder

photo by Guy Arsac

The tie at attached at the back of the neck and snaps into place over the button there

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Ruffled Tiered Skirt & Top Set designer-bill-tice The vest is made ofThis stunning Yves Saint Laurent set combines his love and fascination with all things gypsy, bohemian and peasant in feel with his masterful eye with print and color combinations. This is like the perfect melding of the two ideas in one. It is a two piece set, which gives it endless styling potential, since you can wear the pieces together as shown here, or pair them with other items. The skirt is stunning and made of a beautiful cotton voile with a