Lot 3Good

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Le Smoking Tuxedo

Haute Couture, Autumn/Winter 1966

Estimate

$80,000–$120,000

Opening bid $50,000

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Artist / MakerYves Saint Laurent

PeriodHaute Couture

Circa1966

OriginFrance

MediumGrain de poudre wool, silk satin

DimensionsSize FR 38 (US 6)

Description

An extraordinarily rare and historically important Le Smoking tuxedo from Yves Saint Laurent's groundbreaking 1966 collection that revolutionized women's fashion. This museum-quality ensemble comprises a satin-trimmed grain de poudre wool jacket and matching trousers.

Provenance

From a New York estate; thence by descent

Condition Report

Good vintage condition. Minor moth repair to left sleeve professionally executed. Satin collar shows light wear. YSL haute couture label and atelier number intact.