F/W 1971 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Blue Silk Taffeta Peasant Gown clutch bag This Giorgio Armani mini evening

This Giorgio Armani mini evening clutch from the Fall/Winter 1998 collection is cut in a small structured ovoid silhouette

and a draped front panel secured by a central fabric loop

and an adjustable drawstring with gold-tone hardware

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

a ruffled center front

F/W 1971 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Blue Silk Taffeta Peasant Gown clutch bag This Giorgio Armani mini eveningThis 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.