Amazing Fall 1984 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Silk Taffeta Ruffle & Velvet Wrap Dress designer-issey-miyake Fully lined in a purple

Fully lined in a purple silk and the outer skirts and dress are self backed in purple

The jacket has the appropriate Haute Couture label and numbered tape present

The inner layer of the dress acts as the lining and it slips over the head to wear

Under that is a second inner layer that's also completely vertically seamed

At the back the silk falls in a loose column over the interior ribbon all the way down to the hem

Amazing Fall 1984 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Silk Taffeta Ruffle & Velvet Wrap Dress designer-issey-miyake Fully lined in a purpleThis is dress is the all black twin of the dress that walked the Fall 1984 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche runway. We were so pleased to find shots of it on because it really shows you just how much it comes to life when worn. It is extraordinary and it is a stunning example of his work during this time period. The wrap design is so flattering for so many body types. I am in complete love with it. I love the soft and romantic lines that this dress has.