Important A/W 1977 "Les Chinoises" Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Tassel DressThis dress is an important piece from the 'Les Chinoises' Collection from Fall 1977. This collection corresponded with the launch of Yves Saint Laurents new fragrance that year Opium. The Musee Yves Saint Laurent site says of this collection: "China served as the couturiers new source of inspiration, and its folklore fed his imagination. Saint Laurent drew on the colors, shapes, and materials of such places as Africa, Russia, Spain, and China for his