1970s Yves Saint Laurent Russian Collection Top designer-gucci There is something whimsical and

There is something whimsical and wonderful about these pieces form the 40s that incorporated striping of vibrant colour don't you think

Shoulders: slight drop - 16" across

The fabric also holds color extremely well making it the matter of fact choice for a house like Missoni whose very reputations are based on color and print

The pants have that amazing notched front to the their wide flared cut so when a girl walks you get an flash of shoe and ankle - a bit of a play on the Victorian era and a classic Ossie way bringing in an element of the past with a genius twist to make it timeless

The bodice is kept simple with long sleeves that cuff at the wrist and with a flattering high neckline

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Russian Collection Top designer-gucci There is something whimsical andAn amazing top by Yves Saint Laurent that is the RTW version of the ones shown in his haute couture Russian collection. Made of a cream, raw silk, the top is absolutely wonderful in person! Each sleeve is cut very wide from the body of the top and each has small pleats set on the top of the shoulder. The sleeves each end in elastic this creates tremendous volume and a great puffed shape. The body of the top is cut loose and easy, peasant style, with a