1983 S/S "Hommage A Matisse" Top

Iconic printed top from the 1983 S/S Henri Matisse tribute collection by Saint Laurent.

• Geometric grosgrain top
  
• From the 1983 Spring/Summer "Hommage A Matisse" collection
• Yves Saint Laurent's relationship to art is often referred to as a dialogue of art tributes to various artists he admires
• Matisse's "paper cutouts" are suggested by the bold and bright shape motifs decorating this piece
• Magenta, orange, teal, red, white, black
  
• A-line silhouette with slight peplum
• Slight sweetheart neckline with fold-over rounded collar
• Tulle lined cinch gathered shoulders
• 3/4 leg of mutton sleeves
• Five iridescent honeycomb shank buttons
• Black edge trim 
• Fully lined
• Saint Laurent Rive Gauche label, Made in France
• Very good vintage condition - two small marks to orange at back of shoulder, white on back (photos 9 & 10), small scuff marks on right shoulder by puff sleeve
  
• Estimated Size: Medium, 6 (marked 38)
  
  

Measurements
Top
Bust: 35"
Waist: 30" 
Hip: 40"
Length (Center Back): 20"
Shoulder-to-Shoulder: 14.5"
Sleeve Length: 17"
Sleeve Opening: 10"