Description
Yves Saint Laurent was known for his variations on a theme and the safari theme carried over from its inception in 1968 throughout his career. When the model Veruschka appeared in the July/August 1968 edition French Vogue, in the now famous photo by Franco Rubartelli, wearing a YSL safari top, the collection was catapulted into success. The next year, at the opening of Saint Laurent's Rive Gauche store in London, his muses Loulou de la Falaise and Betty Catroux were featured, in another now famous photo, both wearing versions of a safari top.
This late 1970's natural muslin top is a perfect example of YSL's ability to transform masculine pieces into those that fit the female body. The top has a lace up front, laces on the sides, and a round neckline. This is a piece that looks just as current today as it did over 50 years ago!
Our model is wearing this top with 1970s YSL wool trousers, and documented 1989 Leather Belt (sold separately).
Made in France.
Excellent condition - very minor verdigris on a few of the grommets.
Marked as a 36, fits like an extra small, but can fit like a small with the laces more undone
BUST: 34"
WAIST: 32"
SHOULDERS: 15"
LENGTH: 25"
In order to best determine fit, measure yourself or a garment of a similar style that fits you well. Compare those measurements to those on the item description.
1970s Yves Saint Laurent Natural Cotton Muslin Safari Top With Lace Up Front
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Measuring & Fit Guide
We offer a large selection of designers and manufacturers that span the 20th and early 21st century. Sizing varies greatly, so we have outlined our measuring and size estimating process.
The best way to know if a vintage item will fit you is to take a garment that fits you well, similar to the one you are interested in purchasing, and measure it the way we measure ours.
View our video guide to taking accurate body measurements:
We lay all garments flat and measure as follows*:
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BUST - under arm to under arm across the front and then double that measurement. |
Measure the WAISTBAND, widest part of the HIPS, widest part of the THIGH on one leg and width of the CUFF, then double those measurements |
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WAIST - find the smallest part of the garment if there isn't an obvious seam for the waist and measure across and then double that measurement. |
LENGTH - Measure from the top of the waistband to the bottom of the cuff along the side seam. | |
| HIPS - Find the largest part of the hip area and measure flat, then double that measurement. | RISE - Measure from the crotch to the top of the waistband. | |
| LENGTH - from the nape of the neck or the top of the shoulders, depending on the style of garment. We will measure to the waist when applicable, so that you can determine if it will fit your torso, and then a waist down measurement. | INSEAM - Measure from the crotch to the bottom of the cuff along the inside seam. | |
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SLEEVES - measure from the top of the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve. When we think that the arm opening is particularly small, we will provide that measurement as well.** |
*Fabrics with stretch will have some give, we will try to mention the range of measurements that will fit comfortably.
**With dolman sleeves, the size is an estimation based on the waist as the body seamlessly joins the sleeve. 
Feel free to email us with specific questions about specific measurements that we may not have included that you need to know in order to feel confident about your purchase. If you have a particularly long torso, short legs, long arms, etc.. we can help you determine whether or not a garment will work for your body.
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Description
Yves Saint Laurent was known for his variations on a theme and the safari theme carried over from its inception in 1968 throughout his career. When the model Veruschka appeared in the July/August 1968 edition French Vogue, in the now famous photo by Franco Rubartelli, wearing a YSL safari top, the collection was catapulted into success. The next year, at the opening of Saint Laurent's Rive Gauche store in London, his muses Loulou de la Falaise and Betty Catroux were featured, in another now famous photo, both wearing versions of a safari top.
This late 1970's natural muslin top is a perfect example of YSL's ability to transform masculine pieces into those that fit the female body. The top has a lace up front, laces on the sides, and a round neckline. This is a piece that looks just as current today as it did over 50 years ago!
Our model is wearing this top with 1970s YSL wool trousers, and documented 1989 Leather Belt (sold separately).
Made in France.
Excellent condition - very minor verdigris on a few of the grommets.
Marked as a 36, fits like an extra small, but can fit like a small with the laces more undone
BUST: 34"
WAIST: 32"
SHOULDERS: 15"
LENGTH: 25"
In order to best determine fit, measure yourself or a garment of a similar style that fits you well. Compare those measurements to those on the item description.
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