276. 276AR Yves Saint Laurent, Haute Couture collection, circa 1980. Purple silk faille evening dress. Designed by Yves Saint Laurent Boat neckline and bottom of dress embellished with ostrich feathers in colour, long sleeves, pleated-effect bust, waist emphasised by a tie flap giving fullness in the back to form a court coat. White claw, black graphics Jewellery-style heart brooch embellished with rhinestones. Signed Provenance: Wardrobe of Madame Hélène de Ludinghauser, Yves Saint Laurent haute couture director