Rare c1970 Yves Saint Laurent Black Ostrich Feather Coat designer-michael-novarese The sleeves are brought in

The sleeves are brought in with a series of pleats at the cuffs to create more volume above

It is made from a fluid nylon jersey that drapes and moves fabulously

Hips: stretches 15-19" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

Item# A287

This gives the entire gown a feeling of airiness and lightness as the chiffon moves lightly as you move

Rare c1970 Yves Saint Laurent Black Ostrich Feather Coat designer-michael-novarese The sleeves are brought inYves Saint Laurent feather coats are rare but the ones that are made from the ostrich feathers rather then the more typically seen down feather ones are the holy grail. This one, in black, in especially wonderful and a very rare find. A similar version in black and white resides in the Museum of Bath and was displayed in 2013 in the exhibit "50 Fabulous Frocks". There is also a photo showing Yves with ballerina Margot Fonteyn who owned the museum