1970s Saint Laurent Multi Color Velvet Smock Jacket designer-emma-domb The skirt widens as it

The skirt widens as it nears the hem and then finishes with those rolling curves that sit so perfectly around its hem

The entire bodice is also backed in the same metallic coral and gold as the sash so you get this very subtle shimmer effect through the nude overlay

Norell was particularly known for his meticulous cut

worn by Pat Cleveland

Item# D358

1970s Saint Laurent Multi Color Velvet Smock Jacket designer-emma-domb The skirt widens as itI adore this great little Yves Saint Laurent jacket made of a luxurious black cotton velvet. The cut is loose and easy and reminds me a bit of a painter's smock with a nod to the renaissance. The sleeves are absolutely jaw dropping. Each is cut wide and loose above the cuff and is a trio of colors green. blue and a deep burgundy. The contrast this gives to the black of the torso is fabulous. The body of the jacket is loose and full and it only has a