Vintage Sequin Applique Purple and Black Flower 1940s Hand Sewn Unused NOS cashmere In 1953 he met Cristobal

In 1953 he met Cristobal Balenciaga who became his mentor and friend

I'm unsure of its exact age

Hips:  Full - 40” around

This is a wonderful vintage suit jacket made by Yves Saint Laurent as part of the “Variation” line

Their work can look similar

Vintage Sequin Applique Purple and Black Flower 1940s Hand Sewn Unused NOS cashmere In 1953 he met CristobalThis is a lovely old hand sequinned floral appliqu that came from the remaining inventory of the workshop of a lady who had a trim and sequining business from the 1930s through to the 1960s. She supplied many of the dressmakers and couturiers located in Canada and the US. I estimate that this piece most likely dates to the 1940s due to its style and the type of sequins used. It is hand applied onto a buckram type mesh backing it is quite impressive