Extraordinary Fall 1991 Yves Saint Laurent Well Documented Gold Brocade Coat W Jewel Buttons designer-malcolm-starr The fabric tie belt is

The fabric tie belt is original to the dress and in excellent condition

The dress in this set is made from one of those signature silk jersey fabrics

This is a beautiful set from the 2005 Cruise collection

The pleating treatment to the silk effectively hides these when on but mentioned for accuracy and I have photoed both

Extraordinary Fall 1991 Yves Saint Laurent Well Documented Gold Brocade Coat W Jewel Buttons designer-malcolm-starr The fabric tie belt isThe twin of this coat was photoed with Yves Saint Laurent himself, backstage during the Fall runway show by Roxanne Lowit. We also found runway footage of the coat as it walked the catwalk that season. It is an exceptional rare and wonderful piece by Yves Saint Laurent. These gold brocade pieces are what defined that season and I am very pleased to have found this example. It is one of the only gold one I have ever come across and it is in mint