1986 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Gold Brooch and Necklace 50s-silk_dress The brand name and double-C

The brand name and double-C logo can be found on a plaque on the reverse of each piece behind the clip-on clasp

The appliqué detail follows the hemline and is arranged in fan shaped motifs fashioned from ruffled fabric in black

It is crafted from a lightweight silk lame patterned with painterly rainbow flowers - we love the deeper toned art deco hues and vibrant blue

(99 cm)Waist - 29 in

This piece is wonderfully adaptable and would compliment both formal

1986 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Gold Brooch and Necklace 50s-silk_dress The brand name and double-CThis large, well documented brooch was couture crafted by Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent in 1986, when the eponymous founder was still at the helm of the brand. Crafted from gold toned metal, it has a floral shape created from two layers of petals studded with glittering rhinestones. The centre of the flower sits a huge (< 1 inch) yellow amber hued glass stone that glows warmly. This is held in place with four droplet shaped rhinestones set in