195. 195AR Yves SAINT LAURENT, Haute Couture collection, Autumn-Winter 1966. Short evening dress in lamé silk brocade and gold sequins. Passage n°45 - Fabrics by Maison Ducharne "The evening must shine, otherwise it would be a bit ridiculous..." Yves Saint Laurent. Yves Saint Laurent. Straight with a round neckline, entirely embroidered with sequins in a shaded geometric pattern, long sleeves. White label, black graphics. Exhibition: Gold, les ors d'Yves Saint Laurent, Fondation Yves Saint Laurent from 14 February 2022 to 14 March 2023, identical model exhibited and reproduced in the catalogue. Identical model worn at the launch of the collection by French-American actress and dancer Leslie Caron. Archives INA ( Institut national de l'audiovisuel) - Identical model worn by Zizi Jeanmaire on 9 February 1967 during a performance of the song "Qu'on est bien" with Guy Béart. Bibliography: "Yves Saint Laurent toute l'œuvre" Box n°1, folio n°145, plate 10/13. Yves SAINT LAURENT, Haute Couture Fall-Winter 1966 collection. Cocktail dress. "The evening must shine, otherwise it would be a little ridiculous...". Yves Saint Laurent. Lamé silk brocade, entirely embroidered with geometric pattern sequins. Work from the Ducharne house. Exhibition: Gold, les ors d'Yves Saint Laurent, Fondation Yves Saint Laurent from February 14, 2022 to March 14, 2023, identical model exhibited and reproduced in the catalog. N.B.: Similar model worn at the release of the collection by a Franco-American actress and dancer Leslie Caron. INA Archives (National Audiovisual Institute) - Similar model worn by Zizi Jeanmaire on February 9, 1967 during a performance of the song "Qu'on est bien" with Guy Béart.