1970s Delmar Couture Raw Silk Safari Trouser Suit 1940s It is labelled a UK

It is labelled a UK size 8 but this is petite by today's standards and will be better suited to a UK 6 or US 0-2

structured velvet

We believe this dress to be loosely based on the runway collections from 1985 and have attached a few examples from Yves Saint Laurent's Resort Collection of that year - pictured above in black and white

42 cm )SHOULDER: 26 in

The jacket has beautiful tailoring and is fully lined in a olive coloured acetate

1970s Delmar Couture Raw Silk Safari Trouser Suit 1940s It is labelled a UKThis two piece, couture made trouser suit was designed in the 1970s and were popularised by luxury French designers Ted Lapidus and Yves Saint Laurent. Drawing on the safari styling that was so in vogue during this era, it features wide lapels, chunky tonal buttons and patch pockets which close with silver tone metal buckles. The jacket is tailored from raw silk in rich buttery beige with tonal stitching. It is fully lined in peach viscose acetate.