Naomi Campbell (left) wore the 'Sunflowers' jacket on the runway when it was unveiled by Yves Saint Laurent 1988. The version to be auctioned off this month was made for a private client. Photos: Yves Saint Laurent Museum
One of the world's most expensive garments, a richly embroidered jacket by Yves Saint Laurent inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's "Sunflowers", will go under the hammer in Paris this month, Christie's auction house said Wednesday (Nov 6).
The bright yellow and orange jacket took haute couture embroiderers Maison Lesage more than 600 hours to stitch by hand, according to the Yves Saint Laurent Museum's website.
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