1970s Yves Saint Laurent Challis Blue Dress designer-louis-feraud Reference Photos: S/S 2001 Versace

Reference Photos: S/S 2001 Versace Runway Collection

This is an exquisite example of his work and is constructed to couture standards with hand finishes and couture detailing

Over this a floating panel of chiffon sits attached across the shoulders with tiny flat knife pleats - so difficult to execute perfectly with this type of fabric

This is a fabulous Lanvin shirt dress from the seventies that is in its original full maxi length

This beauty is a real rarity and not a label you come across every day

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Challis Blue Dress designer-louis-feraud Reference Photos: S/S 2001 VersaceThis is a classic YSL silhouette done in one of the most beautiful blues he ever produced! The neck can be left open as shown or closed with a single button to leave a keyhole. The tie sash that comes with it can be worn around the neck and the dress left full or used to create shape at the waist as I have done. The sleeves are tremendously full above a wide buttoned cuff. The upper shoulders are lined and the rest left unlined. The closer you get the