1970s Yves Saint Laurent Velvet Crop Jacket designer-jacques-heim The jacket is in excellent

The jacket is in excellent condition

This is an amazing an early example - later pieces because more elaborate but this one has the simplicity and ease of the original inspiration

I love the little details - the single top stitched pocket on the bust and the perfectly finished button holes on each cuff

Approximate modern size equivalent: XS

It has an extreme couture like sculptural feel and the fabric used is a high quality silk brocade

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Velvet Crop Jacket designer-jacques-heim The jacket is in excellentA great little Yves Saint Laurent jacket made of a luxurious black velvet and detailed with thick black braiding one of his signature finishes. The edges and arms are all finished with a quarter inch flat ribbing and this is the only detailing to be seen. Its cut boxy and to sit just at the waist with beautiful soft pleat detailing on the strong shoulders. Fabulous and a great way to mix in vintage with your current wardrobe! A piece that will never