1986 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Gold Brooch and Necklace 50s-silk_dress The bodice is subtly corseted

The bodice is subtly corseted with boning on either side of the ribs and one central piece that rises at the centre of the bust to maintain the form of the neckline

The appliqué detail follows the hemline and is arranged in fan shaped motifs fashioned from ruffled fabric in black

in the same chiffon cloth

This piece is wonderfully adaptable and would compliment both formal

Designed by Dior London head designer Jorn Langberg

1986 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Gold Brooch and Necklace 50s-silk_dress The bodice is subtly corsetedThis large, well documented brooch was couture crafted by Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent in 1986, when the eponymous founder was still at the helm of the brand. Crafted from gold toned metal, it has a floral shape created from two layers of petals studded with glittering rhinestones. The centre of the flower sits a huge (< 1 inch) yellow amber hued glass stone that glows warmly. This is held in place with four droplet shaped rhinestones set in