Inspired by Yves Saint Laurent Autumn/Winter 1977 Haute Couture collection—often called the “Les Chinoises “ It’s one of the most celebrated collections in fashion history. It coincided with the launch of the legendary Opium perfume.

Some defining characteristics were:
•⁠ ⁠Luxurious fabrics: silk, satin, velvet, brocade and gold embroidery.
•⁠ ⁠Chinese-inspired silhouettes including Mandarin collars, pagoda shoulders, frog fastenings and flowing robes.
•⁠ ⁠Dragon, phoenix and floral motifs inspired by Chinese art.
•⁠ ⁠A theatrical, opulent mood that blended Parisian haute couture with an imagined vision of Imperial China.

This collection is significant because it wasn’t simply “Oriental” styling—it marked the first time a couture collection was conceived alongside the launch of a perfume, Opium, making fashion and fragrance part of one creative vision.
Rich jewel tones, sumptuous silks, velvet and gold embroidery came together with Chinese-inspired motifs in one of fashion’s most iconic collections. Conceived alongside the legendary Opium perfume, it remains a defining moment in couture.

For those drawn to timeless elegance and opulence.