This dress is from Saint Laurent’s “African” collection, his first to look beyond Western fashion. Stylized African motifs and patterns are used to evoke traditional tribal clothing and jewelry. Although inspired by African design, the intricate beading and embroidery were accomplished using materials and techniques typical of couture embellishment.

  November 27, 2007 - May 7, 2008

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Yves Saint Laurent, evening dress, brown organza, plastic plaques, bronzetone beads, black seed beads, and gold metallic beads, 1967, France, P88.1.1, museum purchase, photograph by Irving Solero.