F/W 1971 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Blue Silk Taffeta Peasant Gown clutch bag and a three-button front closure

and a three-button front closure with welt pockets

and an adjustable drawstring with gold-tone hardware

a ruffled center front

It is constructed in cerise pink stretch jersey with an asymmetrical one-shoulder strap and a concealed front zip closure

F/W 1971 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Blue Silk Taffeta Peasant Gown clutch bag and a three-button front closureThis Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture gown from the Fall Winter 1971 collection is cut in a full length silhouette with a wide ruffled neckline. Crafted in royal blue silk taffeta, it features a vertically pintucked bodice, long sleeves with ruffled cuffs and self tie bows, and a wide self tie sash at the waist. The gathered skirt is finished with a layered ruffled hem. Contemporary collections reference this original handmade haute couture design.