Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Strapless Black Velvet with High Front Slit - 13" W designer-rosie-assoulin She wore the twin of

She wore the twin of this one everywhere last season

Not because the dresses nodded to a demented Kim Novak or an inscrutable Eva Marie Saint

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 floral print and beautiful clear red used for this dress are utterly amazing

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Strapless Black Velvet with High Front Slit - 13" W designer-rosie-assoulin She wore the twin ofThe 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