1970s Yves Saint Laurent Smock Dress designer-christian-dior This is a special garment

This is a special garment and needs a bit more explanation - it is best explained by this excerpt from the Vintage Fashion Guild: Maria Carine was owned by Maria Moutet-Chenu

This one is exceptional due to both that jaw dropping collar and that insanely beautiful cabochon stone belt detailing

The dress is fully lined in silk and closes with a hidden side zipper

The halter closes at the back of the neck with flat hook & eye like a swim suit

backed "cape" that slips on and acts as a giant collar over the top

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Smock Dress designer-christian-dior This is a special garmentThis is one of the iconic and classic looks from the Rive Gauche collection and these are hard to find in such pristine condition. This took a the smock style dress and added classic Yves Saint Laurent style and chicness. The fabric is a soft, fluid silk cotton, with a plush velvet bodice in inky black. All the edges are black flat braiding that are placed to emphasize the lines of the dress and give it a slight Russian feel. I love the bold polished