Spring 1983 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Attr. Plunging Silk Jersey Top & Skirt Set designer-jacques-fath The silk chiffon has been

The silk chiffon has been gathered and stitched by hand to form those little repeating diamond patterns that you see

He is renowned for his cutting and tailoring

In the book 'Halston

Natural Waist: 13" flat across the interior lining from side seam to side seam

This pads it out just a touch and allows it to keep that beautiful full shape

Spring 1983 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Attr. Plunging Silk Jersey Top & Skirt Set designer-jacques-fath The silk chiffon has beenThis was sold to me and dated as an unlabeled Yves Saint Laurent skirt and top set from the 1982 or 1983 seasons. While we did not find a photo of this exact version we did find a photo from the ready to wear collection that shows a similar draping technique around the waist and I found his sketch of a dress from the Spring 1983 that is similar in feel. I have included a photo of the inner seams so you can see the Haute Couture level of workmanship.