Unlabeled 1940s Black Bias Cut Silk Velvet Dress w Low Plunging Back Insider Scherrer was known for his

Scherrer was known for his elegant and refined design work and this suit is a perfect example of that

Yves takes that and then adds a classic YSL detailing through the shoulders and neck with  twist with wide flat braids set into the seams - an adornment used over and over on pieces form this time period and making it instantly identifiable as a YSL piece

It curves over the hips and stays fairly snug to the legs and then the bottom skirting flares out

Please see the last two photos after the label shot

The dress slips on and you tie it at the top of the shoulder

Unlabeled 1940s Black Bias Cut Silk Velvet Dress w Low Plunging Back Insider Scherrer was known for hisOutstanding designs from this era are increasingly hard to find and this beautiful dress is a joy to see. Made entirely of a black silk velvet that is light and has incredible movement and softness. The dress is completely bias cut and drapes over the bust, comes in at the waist and then skims over your hips to fall to the floor in a beautiful expanse of silk velvet. The skirt widens out as it nears the floor and the back is cut slightly longer for a