1970s Print & Velvet Yves Saint Laurent Peasant Top & Skirt designer-fred-perlberg Two top seamed pockets sit

Two top seamed pockets sit just below the waist

among which is the introduction in 1976 and 1977 of a collection based on rich peasant costumes and nicknamed “Cossack” or “Russian

The dress is fully lined with black silky rayon through the skirt and self lined through the bodice with that same silk satin

There are two payers of chiffon that sit over the very inner lining and are cut to lie right over it

Large flat buttons add more interest

1970s Print & Velvet Yves Saint Laurent Peasant Top & Skirt designer-fred-perlberg Two top seamed pockets sitThis amazing two piece set by Yves Saint Laurent combines his love of velvet with the bright true colors he was able to produce using his signature challis fabric. The set consists of a stunning, voluminous pheasant gypsy style top and a fabulously cut and innovative skirt. Both pieces are printed with one of Yves signature prints and I love the teal blue mixed with the pops of color anchored by the black on the skirt. The top is spectacular and a