Red Wool Runway Braided Passementerie Toggle Jacket

Red Wool Runway Braided Passementerie Toggle JacketA sharply tailored red wool jacket from Yves Saint Laurent, documented to Fall 1982, cut in the structured, militaria inspired silhouette he returned to throughout the early 80sstrong shoulders, clean lines, and ornate black passementerie closures that echo his love of Russian ballet costumes, Cossack coats, and the opera boulevard drama woven into his collections of the period. The high collar and sculpted front give the piece a regal crispness,

sensual aesthetic

where pastel leather met sculptural hardware and the whole look suggested someone with a quiet

It can anchor a tailored trouser or clash brilliantly with a printed skirt—either way

Nicole Miller’s black rayon shift dress from the 1990s is printed with a dizzying dirty martini motif

Wear it with tailored trousers or a flowing skirt for a sophisticated evening ensemble that balances sensuality and refinement

Pair it with a tailored blazer for an evening out or wear it alone for a sleek

documented to Fall 1995

covered buttons

featuring charms

sensual materials with bold

The crisp pleats give it a rhythmic structure

weightless fabric