• This cape dates to the Fall 1977 collection.
• It was made under the cradle direction of Yves Saint Laurent.
• The collection was based on the work done for the Couture collection for Fall 1976 title 'Opera - Ballet Russes'. That collection marked a turning point for Yves as a couturier and designer.
• Several versions of this look, along with fringe dresses, walked the ready-to-wear runway that season. Fringing was integral to this collection. We found several runway shots and include included those here. 
• This is a great and very easy to wear piece from one of the most important time periods of YSL history. 
• The cape is in a very beautiful deep charcoal grey and the fabric is a high end wool that is very soft and I suspect may a touch of cashmere in it's mix.
• It has a bit of weight just due to the sheer amount of fabric in the cape but is still comfortable and easy-to-wear once on the body as it balances over you perfectly.
• This is one of those effortless pieces that is easy to make vintage a part of your wardrobe with. You just slip it over your shoulders and it drapes in place. 
• A slightly oversized hood extends out from the neck and this added addition of the hood adds the perfect amount of detail and drama.
• I love the soft fringing that finishes all of the edges and the elaborate twisted silk cord tie that extends out from either side of  the neck. Each of those chords ends in a hand carved wood bead.
• A long fringed tassel dangles down from the hood at the back and it adds some additional movement when you move.
• There is a ton of fabric in the body of the cape so that when you move you get wonderful movement as it floats and billows around you.
• The cut is impeccable and it is a great piece of YSL's fashion history.
• The cape is unlined and drapes over the shoulder to wear with a tie closure at the neck. The easy open cut should allow fit just about any size. It appears to have been worn very little if at all.
• There is no size tag present. Please go by the measurements listed below.
• Excellent condition

Length: 47" from shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Item# DD5536

Reference Photos: (1-2) Fall 1977 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Runway.  /  (3) Fall 1977 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Advanced Preview.

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