Fall 1982 Yves Saint Laurent Black Ruffled One Shoulder Dress designer-valentino Underneath are a stiffened netting

Underneath are a stiffened netting and the hems of the two layers are lined with wide bands of horsehair net that keep the skirts full

Large signed gilt metal "chandeliers" feature genuine hematite stone cabochons and 'jet' Swarovski crystals

The dress is entirely covered with studs from shoulder to hem front and back

a high neck and a body that skims over your curves

Made of a purple dyed cotton velvet it is a stunning testament to the workmanship of this period

Fall 1982 Yves Saint Laurent Black Ruffled One Shoulder Dress designer-valentino Underneath are a stiffened nettingI love this black one shoulder dress by Yves Saint Laurent. It is in the spirit that the last few modern YSL collections have been based on and you can see the influence in archive pieces like this one on the modern day collections. The dress is constructed of black crepe through the body with silk taffeta ruffles adorning the neckline, shoulder and hem. It is cut to drape over the bust and waist rather then hug it tightly and then the hips are more