Important A/W 1977 "Les Chinoises" Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Tassel Dress designer-ceil-chapman The halter closes at the

The halter closes at the back of the neck with flat hook & eye like a swim suit

The gown part of the set is stunning

5" D x 15" H including handle unfolded

The silk taffeta fabric choice allows for the dress to have it's structured lines and and not feel too flowing or loose fitting

The front plunges quite low but the well done construction holds everything perfectly where it should sit

Important A/W 1977 "Les Chinoises" Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Tassel Dress designer-ceil-chapman The halter closes at theThis dress is an important piece from the 'Les Chinoises' Collection from Fall 1977. This collection corresponded with the launch of Yves Saint Laurents new fragrance that year Opium. The Musee Yves Saint Laurent site says of this collection: "China served as the couturiers new source of inspiration, and its folklore fed his imagination. Saint Laurent drew on the colors, shapes, and materials of such places as Africa, Russia, Spain, and China for his