1976 Runway Yves Saint Laurent Ballet Russes Purple Wool Coat fishtail-skirt 3 cm)Shoulders - 16 in

3 cm)Shoulders - 16 in

This gown showcases the designer’s skill in working with prints

The two sections are attached to a wide plain waistband

At some point a modern zip fastening was added on the left side

The straps are formed from the same ombre ropes

1976 Runway Yves Saint Laurent Ballet Russes Purple Wool Coat fishtail-skirt 3 cm)Shoulders - 16 inThis 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