Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Spring 1972 Cotton Safari Jacket Yves Saint laurent Probably late 1970s

Probably late 1970s

Across shoulder - 38cm

In a mid weight cotton

a collection that featured drapery influences of Grecian and Indian fashions

Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Spring 1972 Cotton Safari Jacket Yves Saint laurent Probably late 1970sA beautiful version of the 'saharienne' introduced in 1968 by Yves Saint Laurent. Equal parts practical and chic. Exquisite satinised cotton jacket in a brown brick red colour. Four flap pockets and buttoned cuffs. Pointy quintessential 70s collar. Documented from the same year in Marie Claire magazine. Size not marked, please see measurements: 39cm, shoulder seam to seam 48cm, bust, seam to seam 61cm, seam to cuff end