Well Documented Spring 1980 Yves Saint Laurent Black & White Polka Dot Silk Chiffon Top designer-tiziani The exterior layer has been

The exterior layer has been custom screened with a gorgeous abstract print and the effect of the printed layered over the solid colored inner layer is quite beautiful and adds an unexpected depth to the print

The hem is hand rolled and stitched so it creates a bit of a ruffled effect

It is encrusted with dense hand applied sequins in colors that correspond to the pattern underneath

The folds are set on a slight angle and in the center a section has an an opening on either side

It is very well made and the construction has lots of demi-couture derailing

Well Documented Spring 1980 Yves Saint Laurent Black & White Polka Dot Silk Chiffon Top designer-tiziani The exterior layer has beenThe twin of this top was done in two almost identical versions for the Spring 1980 runway and I love that they were shown both with pants and a long skirt. It shows you just how versatile that the top is. Having the original runway reference photos also shows you just how gorgeous it is on and moving. Yves showed it with nothing underneath on the runway and the ruffle does go down the front just enough to allow this. If you want to be more covered you