{"product_id":"ysl-1980-knit-africa-collection-black-dress","title":"Vintage Yves Saint Laurent S\/S 1967 Bambara Collection Black Beaded Knit Dress","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn exceptional example from \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eYves Saint Laurent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e’s celebrated Spring\/Summer 1967 “Bambara” haute couture collection. The collection drew particular inspiration from Bambara\/Bamana sculpture of Mali. \u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeature a black textured textile with intricate openwork, raffia-like fringe, and rows of black beads, the dress is constructed in distinct horizontal sections that alternate between dense woven surfaces and revealing, latticed panels. A dramatic open midriff is framed by cascading strands of beadwork and finished with a richly ornamented beaded band at the waist. The fitted sleeveless bodice leads into a compact mini skirt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn excellent vintage condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yves-Saint-Laurent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54223210610987,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/4694\/8139\/files\/bambaradressarchive.jpg?v=1786465978","url":"https:\/\/nordicpoetry.co.uk\/products\/ysl-1980-knit-africa-collection-black-dress","provider":"Nordic Poetry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}