Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Strapless Black Velvet with High Front Slit - 13" W designer-rosie-assoulin Made during the Ossie Clark

Made during the Ossie Clark designed era at the Radley company

5" in diameter

Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seamWaist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seamHips: openBodice: 15" from shoulder to waist

The lace has been highlighted with glossy black sequins and trails of jet glass tube beads all over the entire surface

The inner layer has a more sheath-like cut and is made of an opaque silk crepe

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Strapless Black Velvet with High Front Slit - 13" W designer-rosie-assoulin Made during the Ossie ClarkThe Shrimpton Couture Archives We believe this dress is from fall 1981 or 1982 but have yet to confirm. It's a spectacular classic dress made of black velvet. There is a very high slit that runs up the front and Yves brings in his signature nod to the tuxedo with the flipped over silk satin flaps at the bust. It is a beauty