Fall 1987 Yves Saint Laurent Fitted Black Velvet & Sheer Silk Chiffon Dress designer-frank-usher The bodice is a simple

The bodice is a simple halter with a pretty ruffle detail that circles the top of the bodice and carries down the front

It is all cut on the bias so immediately settles into place and highlights a girl's curves perfectly

George Stavropoulos was known for his evening wear and his signature looks that often involved draping and the use of multiple layers of silk done on a bias cut

Entirely made by hand to Haute Couture standards

Fall 1987 Yves Saint Laurent Fitted Black Velvet & Sheer Silk Chiffon Dress designer-frank-usher The bodice is a simpleThis beautiful dress by Yves Saint Laurent mixes a solid black velvet with a sheer black silk chiffon. It provides head to toe coverage but the sheerness and placement of the silk chiffon give it that twist of sensuality that runs through Yves' pieces. The mix of the fabrics also serves to highlight the lines of the dress and shape of the woman who wears it. The body of the dress, including the long fitted sleeves, is done in a soft, inky black