Item 2021.46.1 - Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Tunic Top

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2021.46.1

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Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Tunic Top

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  • undated [1969-1979] (Creation)

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Yves Saint Laurent

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Rive Gauche

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Westminster Menswear Archive

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Tunic top in a black wool fabric with a mandarin style collar. Although relatively lightweight for wool, the top could be worn as a jacket. Top has an asymmetrical fastening. The left side of the tunic has six fabric loops, through which the six, black, domed, plastic buttons on the right side can be fastened. Buttons run from shoulder level to the hem. The bottom five buttons sit approximately 5.5cm from the side seam. The top button is on the chest of the tunic, approximately half way between the shoulder seam and collar. The left side of the tunic curves between the top and second buttons, so that there is a cut out section at the right armpit. A seam runs the length of the back of the top. There is no back vent. The cuffs are plain with no buttons. The inside of the tunic is unlined.

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      Label: Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris / [Small label on side seam]: Laine
      Measurements: 47cm [Chest]; 75.5cm [Length]; 81cm [Arms]
      Materials: Wool; Plastic [Buttons]
      Details: Fastens on right side
      Physical Condition: Good

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      In 1969 Yves Saint Laurent created his first ready-to-wear line for men. In the same year, the Rive Gauche store opened on New Bond Street, London on 10th September.

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      This top was thought to belong to a well known architect and interior designer.

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