2009 Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Strapless Maxi-Dress

This strapless gown was designed by Yves Saint Laurent in 2009. It was created as part of Edition Soir, a capsule collection of eveningwear by the brand’s creative director at the time Stefano Pilati. Emmy Rossum wore a fuchsia version to Metropolitan Opera Gala in March 2012, and Kylie Minogue wore it in electric blue to the 2012 Brit Awards. It is tailored from liquid black silk-satin, it has a corseted bustier top, on top of which the fabric is gathered and pleated at the front of the gown. The skirt is generously cut to a wrap-around style, which forms a tulip shape around the wearer with a slit at the front. Inside, a boned corset falls to the waistband. It fastens at the rear with a gold-toned metal hook-and-eyes. The dress is lined with black silk-satin and it fastens at the rear with a hidden tonal zip.

The dress is in very good to excellent vintage condition and has been dry cleaned - no issues. It is tailored from 100% Silk. It has no size label so please check our measurements below carefully as the fabric has no stretch. Indicated best fit for sizes UK 8-10 or US 4-6.

MEASUREMENTS

BUST - 32 in. (81 cm)

WAIST - 28 in. (71 cm)

HIP - 40 in. (102 cm)

LENGTH - 53 in. (135 cm)