1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet, Lace & Jersey Dress designer-oscar-de-la-renta It is important to note

It is important to note that those beautiful curves are created solely through the placement of the lace using the grain of the fabric and the cut to create this

It is also so versatile since you can obviously wear the pieces separately as well

almost sculptural line in them and I think that heavy influence of extended trips to Europe mixed with endless parties and soirees within the art world play a heavy influence on her pieces

Love the little round collar and you could change the shape in an instant by adding a belt

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet, Lace & Jersey Dress designer-oscar-de-la-renta It is important to noteThe lines on this little black dress are pure Yves Saint Laurent for this time period. The dress is made from a combination of a inky black velvet that he has used for the upper bodice, a semi transparent lace through the mid riff area and a bandage like jersey knit for the skirt. At the front the neckline dips very low to meet the lace inset that runs around the center of the dress. The sleeves are long and slim with zippers at each cuff. The back is