1980s Yves Saint Laurent Blue Moire Silk Jacket w Belt designer-hanae-mori The original price tag is

The original price tag is still present on this little masterpiece by the designer Jean Louis and it was a hefty $1170 even back then

The skirt twirls out from the waist and is amazingly full - it reminds me of a version of the skater skirt

This set is from the Caspian Sea collection

all topped with that dramatic bow at the neck

These were usually well worn and loved dearly so to find one in such outstanding condition is a real treat

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Blue Moire Silk Jacket w Belt designer-hanae-mori The original price tag isWhat a great little Yves Saint Laurent jacket. It is the perfect pop of color and it even has a matching belt with it that makes it so versatile. It is made of a rich silk moire fabric in a beautiful shade of blue. The inside is also finished in silk but here he has contrasted that lovely blue with a shocking splash of lime green. It is cut boxy and squared off and meant to sit just at the waist. The shoulders are strong but not overbearing and there