F/W 1978 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Purple Lesage Embroidery Floral Jacket evening bag The top from this form-fitting

The top from this form-fitting set features a sweet heart-tailored cut at the bust and a ruched mock neck

hook and eye closures at the front

To realize this vision

This Gianni Versace one-piece swimsuit from the 1980s is cut with a plunging crossover wrap bodice in royal blue that ties at the nape of the neck

and green pom poms

F/W 1978 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Purple Lesage Embroidery Floral Jacket evening bag The top from this form-fittingThis extraordinary Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture evening jacket from the Fall Winter 1978 collection exemplifies the designers reverence for both artistry and history. Handcrafted in sumptuous deep purple velvet, the jacket features an opulent three dimensional floral embellishment at the front, accented with delicate gold tone metal ribbon and rhinestone trim. A masterwork of Lesage embroidery, this piece reflects Yves Saint Laurents homage to