1976 Runway Yves Saint Laurent Ballet Russes Purple Wool Coat wool-maxi-dress Our model is a UK

Our model is a UK 8-10 or US 4-6 and 5ft 11in (180cm) and this dress was a good fit on her

it would make a spectacular evening piece

undoubtedly designed for a grand special occasion or event

Mirroring the embroidered detail on the body of the dress

It is full length with a slit to one side of the skirt

1976 Runway Yves Saint Laurent Ballet Russes Purple Wool Coat wool-maxi-dress Our model is a UKThis runway documented aubergine hued felt wool coat was created by Yves Saint Laurent for the brands beloved Fall 1976 collection. This collection was titled Opras Ballets Russes, a collection that the New York Times described as A revolutionary collection that will change the course of fashion in the world. Yves Saint Laurent named creating this show as his most beautiful memory in 30 years of designing, saying Perhaps it wasn't the most successful