Circa 1988 Yves Saint Laurent Silk Satin Purple Top designer-michael-novarese Both pieces are lined in

Both pieces are lined in silk

whose blossoms are further emphasized by an applied velvet layer that adds texture and dimension to the fabric

This amazing Pauline Trigere set

The waist is cinched with a light draped gathering at the front and banding at the back

The top is cut in a long

Circa 1988 Yves Saint Laurent Silk Satin Purple Top designer-michael-novarese Both pieces are lined inIn 1988 Yves did an entire series using slipper satins in an entire palette of vibrant, beautiful colors. I believe this to be from that collection or near to it. This is a fabric that is very hard to work with and yet he pulls it off to perfection. It is really a fabulous color , the rich silk gives it an even deeper dimension and it seems to glow from within. It has that classic YSL cut through the body and this one has an extra pleat detail that