Yves Saint Laurent
Suit

DesignerFrench, born Algeria, 1936–2008
CultureFrench
Titles
  • Suit
Date1985–1989
PlaceParis, France
MediumWool, silk, and plastic buttons
DimensionsJacket: 28 × 22 in. (71.1 × 55.9 cm)
Skirt: 20 1/8 × 15 3/4 in. (51.1 × 40 cm)
Other (belt): 2 1/4 × 32 in. (5.7 × 81.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Lynn Wyatt
Object number96.702.1-.4
Not on view

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ProvenanceLynn Wyatt, Houston; given to MFAH, 1996.
Exhibition HistoryWorn by donor
Exhibited "Fabulously French: Haute Couture 1897 - 1997", February 23 through April 20, 1997, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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Ensemble (no. 35280)
Yves Saint Laurent
1970–1975
Silk, leather, plastic, and metal zipper
99.627.A-.C
Ensemble
Yves Saint Laurent
1982–1983
Silk wool poly-blend, leather, silk, metal, and plastic
99.613.A-.G
Suit (no. 051680)
Yves Saint Laurent
1985
Wool, silk, velvet, reptile skin, and calf leather
97.501.A-.D
Ensemble
Yves Saint Laurent
c. 1969
Wool and silk
93.11.A-.E
Cocktail Suit
Yves Saint Laurent
1984–1986
Velvet, silk crepe, and rhinestones
97.530.A,.B
Cocktail Dress
Yves Saint Laurent
1980–1985
Silk, acetate, and plastic
98.645
Ensemble
Yves Saint Laurent
1987
Satin and silk
96.944.A-.D
Pantsuit and Blouse
Yves Saint Laurent
c. 1984
Wool and printed silk
94.287.A-.F
Day Suit
Norman Hartnell
1942–1945
Worsted wool and plastic buttons
86.773.A,.B
Ensemble (no. 54707) and Porkpie Hat
Yves Saint Laurent
c. 1985
Wool jersey, velour felt, leather, wool felt, and taffeta
97.529.A-.C
Ensemble
Yves Saint Laurent
1980–1989
Silk
96.778.A,.B
Evening Gown (no. 57682)
Yves Saint Laurent
1986–1987
Silk, chiffon, and brilliants
97.523.A,.B