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Woman's two-part evening suit
Designed by: Yves Saint Laurent (French (born in Algeria), 1936–2008)
For: YSL Rive Gauche
Retailed by: Neiman Marcus (American, founded 1907)
For: YSL Rive Gauche
Retailed by: Neiman Marcus (American, founded 1907)
French
1997
Medium/Technique
Silk satin and velvet, rhinestones, pearls, and beads; goldtone and paste buttons; silk lining
Dimensions
Center Back (jacket): 68.6 cm (27 in.)
Center Back (skirt): 127 cm (50 in.)
Center Back (skirt): 127 cm (50 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Neiman Marcus Boston
Accession Number2005.619.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack satin long-sleeved jacket with large standup velvet collar, trimmed with goldtone and red rhinestone buttons, and decorated at the nape of neck with a large heart shaped pin encrusted with rhinestones, pearls, and beads. Black floor length satin skirt. Labeled: "Yves Saint Laurent/ Made in France/ rive gauche/ Paris/ 38"
ProvenanceDesigned by Yves Saint Laurent for the Neiman Marcus 90th anniversary celebration, September 1997. Gift of MFA, December 14, 2005.