1978 Yves Saint Laurent Documented Runway Black Dot Ensemble

Yves Saint Laurent two-piece ensemble from the Autumn/Winter 1978–1979 collection, documented on the runway. The sheer black polka-dot blouse features a gathered neckline that can be worn on or off the shoulders, voluminous sleeves, and gathered cuffs. The coordinating black velvet skirt features a long, fitted wrap-style silhouette with a hook closure at the waistband. An asymmetrical sheer polka-dot ruffle cascades down the side and along the hem. The skirt is unlined. The skirt was also seen worn by Mary-Kate Olsen at the Giambattista Valli Spring/Summer 2010 show in Paris in October 2009. Details: - Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche - Autumn/Winter 1978–1979 - Made in France - Two-piece blouse and skirt ensemble - Black velvet and sheer silk polka-dot fabric - Wrap-style skirt with hook closure at waistband - Unlined Size: Blouse size: French 38 Skirt size: French 40 Archival References: Yves Saint Laurent Autumn/Winter 1978–1979 runway, photographed by Daniel Simon/Getty Images. Mary-Kate Olsen at the Giambattista Valli Spring/Summer 2010 show, October 2009.