Documented Fall 2001 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 'Le Smoking' Suit w Exaggerated Collar designer-vicky-tiel It is made from his

It is made from his signature silk jersey fabric and this choice of fabric gave these long maxi length dresses the perfect drape and fit

Item# DD3742

43" to the back hem

The sleeves end just past the elbows and the back has that wonderful swoop of fabric typical of the period

In the Vogue's description at the time the skirt was described as being

Documented Fall 2001 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 'Le Smoking' Suit w Exaggerated Collar designer-vicky-tiel It is made from hisThis is a slightly more dramatic version of Yves classic tuxedo suit. For the runway it was presented with a longer skirt and that one was shown for Look 38 of the Fall 2001 Haute Couture collection. My client ordered it with the pencil skirt you see so that she could have more options to wear it. The Fall 2001 collection was one of his final collections and to have a piece from this season is very special. Vogue noted that "Cocktail hour incorporated