Spring 1982 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 'Indian Collection' Ivory & Black Tunic/Dress designer-ceil-chapman It has a very deep

It has a very deep hem (about 6") and appears to have been adjust a couple of times in its history

Item# DD2817

Another layer of silk organza interlined the outer layer of the skirt

with extra room created by the folds on each side

The skirt widens as it flows out to the hem and it has a stunning ruffled hip detail that is completely exxagerated and just the kind of detail you expect from one of the great couturiers

Spring 1982 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 'Indian Collection' Ivory & Black Tunic/Dress designer-ceil-chapman It has a very deepThe Spring 1982 collection marked the 20th anniversary of Yves' Couture house. In the book Yves Saint Laurent: Catwalk they note that the historical importance of his collection made him feel very anxious. He was quoted as saying "I am frightened of this collection. I am far more anxious than I was for my first collection. It is a reassessment of 20 years It is the end of adolescence, the beginning of maturity. I really feel like a beginner." But of