Spring 1985 Yves Saint Laurent Black Cotton Button Front Strapless Mini Dress w Pockets designer-biba The band around the hip

The band around the hip that perfectly balances the volume of the lower skirt is done in a black velvet that acts as an anchor and gives the illusion of slimness and shape as it curves up to the waist

This is Ferre at his best

Ours is also of museum quality and is an amazing interpretation of the Kimono by Mori

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It is really a rare and unusual set that has a witty trompe l'oiel handbag made of bead work and faux pearls on the dress

Spring 1985 Yves Saint Laurent Black Cotton Button Front Strapless Mini Dress w Pockets designer-biba The band around the hipThis a great little black dress by Yves Saint Laurent. It is strapless and cut to hug your curves. The fabric is a black cotton that is heavy enough to give the dress some structure. To put it on you first do up the bandeau that is inside the dress. This is made from a black muslin and this inside piece zips into place so that the dress is held securely around you. Then you simply button it up down the front. I love the flap finish that runs all the