F/W 1986 Rare 8' x 4.5' Yves Saint Laurent Leopard Silk Scarf designer-mary-mcfadden Ties sit at each side

Ties sit at each side of the waist to cinch it in and the front plunges

"It is the play between a profound respect for and the subversion of the haute couture tradition

The original silk sash can be used to give it more shape or you can wear it loose and caftan like

The sleeves are unlined and semi-sheer

Waist:13 " flat across from side seam to side seam

F/W 1986 Rare 8' x 4.5' Yves Saint Laurent Leopard Silk Scarf designer-mary-mcfadden Ties sit at each sideThis is one of the most unusual scarves or shawls that I have ever seen from Yves Saint Laurent and certainly the largest one I have ever seen. It is from the 1986 collection and depicts the leopards that he used extensively throughout that collection pieces of which are among the most collectible still to this day. It is literally just under 8 feet in length by 4 and a half feet across. Large enough that it can be used as a piece in your home or even