Description
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 1980’s burgundy wool and mohair coat. The lining is a synthetic fabric in solid burgundy. The lapel, collar, cuffs and bottom have 3/4″ contrasting burgundy trim. It has roomy side pockets. There is no fabric label. The shoulder pads have been professionally removed. The coat is a size 34 or 4 on the label. Typical of the oversize 80’s style, it is roomier than a size 4. It measures sleeve length 21 1/2″with cuffs folded up. Bust 44″ waist 40″ hips 40″ and length from centre back is 30″. It is in good condition. Made in France.
Research provides the following info:
- “The Fabric: This confirms the coat is definitively a luxury wool and mohair blend. In this specific design, Saint Laurent utilized the dense wool to structure the relaxed, roomy drape and provide substantial warmth, while using a high-percentage mohair top-weave to achieve the iconic, fuzzy “halo” texture. [1, 2]
- The Cut: The low-slung, relaxed lapels folding right above the cleavage level combined with the slightly cropped length (typically around 30 inches from the back neck) and dome buttons are classic design signatures of his Autumn/Winter collections from circa 1985–1987. [1, 2]”
