1970s Yves Saint Laurent Black Felt High Bowler Hat designer-yves-saint-laurent The label on this dress

The label on this dress dates it to the late 1960s and it is very unusual and striking in its cut

Before Hermes had a presence in the US they sold their goods through Bonwit Teller and the label on these piece had both houses

The pants have a front zipper and button at the waist and then each side panel folds over and buttons at the waist as well

Each cuff has hidden snaps under the decorative row of tiny fabric covered buttons

The skirt has that same deconstructed treatment to its hem and is  made from layers of silk set over each other

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Black Felt High Bowler Hat designer-yves-saint-laurent The label on this dressThis is a wonderful soft, black felt Yves Saint Laurent hat that still feels fresh and relevant. The base of the hat is top stitched with multiple rows of top stitches that go all the way around. Larger set stitches follow the piped detailing that runs over the top of the hat. Stitches also detail those two fabulous little pieces that come off the hat at the top. The top of the hat is rounded in a bowler style and set high. The edge of the brim is