1970s Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent Collar designer-la-mendola This is an amazing Geoffrey

This is an amazing Geoffrey Beene and I would bet was a custom or runway piece

The bodice is stunning - wide kimono feel sleeves in the same double layer of chiffon as the skirt are worked so that they come out from the waist in a wide design

It is cut on to skim over the body and hug the hips with the original belt to give you a defined waist

Bodice: 12" from top of bodice to lower point at waist

When I attended the opening of his exhibit in San Francisco I spotted a dress from this same collection being showcased there (the same exhibit that is now making its way around thew world to much acclaim

1970s Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent Collar designer-la-mendola This is an amazing GeoffreyA fine vintage Yves Saint Laurent gilt metal collar. Signed sculpted item made in France. Pristine. L: 14" X W: . 75"