Yves SAINT LAURENT, Haute Couture collection, Spring-Summer 1999. Long evening gown in silk fishnet. Strapless top covered with a double panel cape effect draped by a flower. (small tear) White claw, black graphics Provenance: Wardrobe of Madame Charlotte Aillaud, close friend of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé. Footnotes: Yves SAINT LAURENT, Haute Couture collection, Spring-Summer 1999. Long evening dress in silk mesh. Strappy top covered with a double panel with a cape effect draped with flowers (small tear). Provenance: Wardrobe of Madame Charlotte Aillaud, close friend of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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