Gorgeous Fall 1986 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Plunge Silk Velvet Leopard Dress Coats almost weightless nude silk chiffon

almost weightless nude silk chiffon and the jacket is unlined

It truly is one of the best Ossies you could possibly own

The top has long cuffed sleeves that give it a nice balance to the wide legs

The interior bust is shaped and boned

This gives the skirt beautiful movement when you move

Gorgeous Fall 1986 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Plunge Silk Velvet Leopard Dress Coats almost weightless nude silk chiffonThis remarkable dress is the twin of the one that walked the runway for the Fall 1986 Rive Gauche collection by Yves Saint Laurent. I was so pleased to find a shot of it on because it really shows you just how much it comes to life when worn. He did several variations of this look for that season and this deep brown velvet with its leopard print within the velvet is one of my favourites. I am obsessed with his work and this one is so well known,