Description
YSL velvet swing coat from the 1970’s Rive Gauche era when YSL made swing coats, capes, and cocoon coats. This one has survived the test of time. It is lined. There is no fabric composition and no evidence that any tags have been removed. It has a row of front buttons. No buttons on the cuffs.The sleeves are shorter than most coats because it is a drop shoulder design. It measures Shoulder to shoulder 24″ Bust 48″ Hips 56″ Sleeves 19″ and length from centre back is 33″. It is in very good condition. Made in France.
- The Fall/Winter 1976 “Ballets Russes” (Russian) Collection: This legendary collection was famous for its voluminous, swirling garments, peasant silhouettes, and heavy use of velvet. Saint Laurent frequently used mandarin/stand-up collars paired with passamenterie (braided cord) or satin trims on his shorter velvet coats and jackets to give them a regal, Cossack-inspired aesthetic.
