Extraordinary 1950s Sophie of Saks Gold Silk Skirt w Extensive Hand Applied Black Cord Appliqué designer-yves-saint-laurent The shoulders are strong and

The shoulders are strong and the sleeves cut to slim down as they near the wrists

As a designer he made the decision to create only high end pieces using beautiful fabrics and proper

There is a soft variation in colour throughout the dress and an area near the hem that is a touch lighter in colour

The dress slips over the head and has minimal seaming

Extraordinary 1950s Sophie of Saks Gold Silk Skirt w Extensive Hand Applied Black Cord Appliqué designer-yves-saint-laurent The shoulders are strong andThis wonderful little skirt is from the time period that Sophie Gimbel was designing the Saks in house ready to wear line. Her pieces were very expensive and she was known as being one of the best designers in America. Most were as close to demi couture as one could get at this time and like this one, they had extraordinary little details and were extremely well made. Sophie worked at Saks from 1931 through to 1969 and the label on this one dates it