F/W 1983 Saint Laurent Runway Black Sequin Smocked Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress tote bag and intricately beaded floral accents

and intricately beaded floral accents that fall off the bag creating an intricate fringe

The dress features narrow shoulder straps and a clean

A striking example of Mugler’s sculptural precision

the design is tightly pleated at the bust before cascading loosely into a floor-length skirt

and built-in corset

F/W 1983 Saint Laurent Runway Black Sequin Smocked Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress tote bag and intricately beaded floral accentsThis Yves Saint Laurent cocktail dress from the Fall Winter 1983 collection is cut in a fitted silhouette with a gathered drop waist skirt. The bodice features smocked construction with horizontal bands of black sequins and a square neckline. Long sleeves are softly voluminous with gathered cuffs finished with matching sequin trim. A version of this design appeared on the seasons runway.