The bodice has a high neckline and long sleeves with mink fur trimmed cuffs. The dark brown mink fur trim throughout including a half belt at the back emphasizes the beautiful lines and gives it that Anna Karenina vibe. The breathtaking design is pure Yves Saint Laurent from that time and made from a high-quality genuine glossy broadtail fur in delicious shades of brown, from cinnamon to chocolate. Versions of it are part of The Met Museum and The Museum at FIT. An investment piece that will continue to increase in value. This Yves Saint Laurent Fourrures labeled coat is a well documented piece of fashion history and, as a key look of this collection, highly collectible. Laurent himself regarded this collection as one of his finest: “I don't know if this is my best collection.
His iconic and opulent Autumn-Winter 1976/1977 "Opéras – Ballets Russes" or so called "Russian Collection" included peasant ensembles and various Cossack-style coats made of luxurious textiles such as fur, chiffon, silk, velvet, and gold lamé.
Yves Saint Laurent was one of the first designers to pay homage to Russia and its traditional garments. Important and rare Yves Saint Laurent Fourrures Autumn-Winter 1976/77 Russian Collection broadtail fur and mink trim coat
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