1980s Yves Saint Laurent Leather Le Smoking designer-malcolm-starr strapless bodice follows every curve

strapless bodice follows every curve

Tachi Castillo lived in Taxco Mexico and made pieces like this fantastic embroidered skirt by hand for the tourist market

The jacket closes with the round smoky rhinestone set buttons at the front and a hidden fabric covered snap under the top corner of the front edge

You can layer the vest over it or wear it separate

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Leather Le Smoking designer-malcolm-starr strapless bodice follows every curveThis is an amazing take on the iconic Le Smoking jacket first made famous in the 1966 Haute Couture collection. This theme of a tuxedo made for a woman has been played on by the house every decade or so since right up until the current runways. This jacket is particularly fabulous in that it is made of leather mixed with a matte satin collar giving it a slightly edgy feel to the classic lines. The cut is that of the classic Le Smoking jacket with