1970s Yves Saint Laurent Plum Velvet Full-Length Button-Front Coat with Pleated Shoulders

Sumptuous and beautifully dramatic, this 1970s Yves Saint Laurent full-length coat is crafted from luxurious plum velvet, offering a rich, luminous texture that shifts beautifully with the light. The elegant button-front silhouette is accented by distinctive pleated shoulders, creating subtle volume and architectural definition. The deep jewel-toned velvet and sweeping length lend the coat an unmistakable sense of romantic sophistication and old-world glamour.

Yves Saint Laurent, who founded his namesake Parisian fashion house in 1961, revolutionized women's fashion through his masterful combination of masculine tailoring, romantic silhouettes, and luxurious textiles. Throughout the 1970s, Saint Laurent drew inspiration from historical costume, bohemian culture, and the opulence of earlier eras, frequently incorporating rich velvets, dramatic proportions, and jewel-toned fabrics into his collections. His designs beautifully balanced theatrical elegance with the effortless sophistication that defined modern Parisian fashion.

Exceptional and highly collectible, this Yves Saint Laurent plum velvet coat captures the romantic grandeur of 1970s French designer fashion—a striking statement piece that combines sumptuous texture, sculptural shoulder detailing, and the timeless artistry of one of fashion's most influential designers.

Brand/Maker: Yves Saint Laurent
Era: 1970s
Fabric(s): Velvet
Color(s): Plum/Black
Closure: Buttons
Pockets: Yes
Estimated Size: M/L

Measurements
- Shoulder: 16"
- Bust: 50"
- Waist: 50"
- Hip: 50"
- Sleeve Length: 25"
- Total Length: 52"

Condition: Excellent
Call Outs: None
Sku: TTV197