1976-77 Yves Saint Laurent Red Russian Collection Skirt designer-luis-estevez The skirt wraps to close

The skirt wraps to close

It closes with clear buttons at the top of the neck and at the small of the back

The color is a chic and simple light taupe and the combination of jersey and chiffon give it an airy feel

The cut keeps it classy but sexy

Skirt: 38" from true waist to hem

1976-77 Yves Saint Laurent Red Russian Collection Skirt designer-luis-estevez The skirt wraps to closeThis look was one of the cornerstones to the famous "Russian peasant" Haute Couture collections with its banded and fitted upper hip and flowing skirt. This is from the Rive Gauche line so would have been produced for the fall season just after the Couture show and it is glorious. The red is a mix of wool with just a touch of angora that gives it a bit of a texture while still allowing the fabric to be light and fine. The band around the hip that