1976 Runway Yves Saint Laurent Ballet Russes Purple Wool Coat 20s_Knitted_Top Early 1960s black chiffon dress

Early 1960s black chiffon dress by American evening wear designer Helena Barbieri

6 cm)Shoulders - 9 in

The dress is in great condition

9 cm)Shoulders - 17 in

1976 Runway Yves Saint Laurent Ballet Russes Purple Wool Coat 20s_Knitted_Top Early 1960s black chiffon dressThis runway documented aubergine hued felt wool coat was created by Yves Saint Laurent for the brands beloved Fall 1976 collection. This collection was titled Opras Ballets Russes, a collection that the New York Times described as A revolutionary collection that will change the course of fashion in the world. Yves Saint Laurent named creating this show as his most beautiful memory in 30 years of designing, saying Perhaps it wasn't the most successful