Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche F/W 1977 'Les Chinoises' Grey Wool Cloak Coat

Luxurious Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fall/Winter 1977 coat from the iconic 'Les Chinoises' collection. This collection was the third in a series of instantly celebrated worldly collections of the late 1970s: Fall 1976/1977 'Opéra-Ballets Russes', Spring 1977 'Les Espagnoles et les Romantiques', and Fall 1977/1978 'Les Chinoises'. This stunning Russian blue-grey wool coat features a luxurious silk mauve lining at the shoulders. The Chinese influence is evident in the high mandarin collar, three toggle closures, and regal yoke trimmed in wool yarn fringe that matches the fringed hem. The draping creates a cape-like silhouette with billowing sleeves that gather at the cuff. The lightweight wool has the gentle weight of a transitional season overcoat—perfect for layering. In excellent condition. A spectacular addition to any YSL collector's archive. Labeled FR 42—fits a range of sizes, would likely overwhelm XS or very petite frames. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Details All measurements in inches (centimeters) HOUSE YSL Rive Gauche COLLECTION Les Chinoises F/W 1977 SIZE FR 42 CONDITION EXCELLENT ★★★★★ Measurement Inches CM Shoulder 18 inches 46 cm Sleeve 22.5 inches 57 cm Bust 47 inches 119 cm Waist Open Open Hip Open Open Length 43 inches 109 cm YSL Rive Gauche F/W 1977. 'Les Chinoises' collection. Russian blue-grey lightweight wool with silk mauve shoulder lining. Mandarin collar, three toggle closures, wool yarn fringe trim. Cape-like draping with billowing sleeves. FR 42. Excellent condition. Museum-worthy archive piece.