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1980s Saint Laurent Blazer

1980's YSL/Yves Saint Laurent Black Wool Blazer
1980's YSL/Yves Saint Laurent Black Wool Blazer

1980's YSL/Yves Saint Laurent Black Wool Blazer

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1980's Yves Saint Laurent black cashmere and wool blazer with large flat black buttons and chic oversized pockets fitted through the waist.

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1980s French Blazers

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Dark Grey Blazer
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Dark Grey Blazer

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Dark Grey Blazer

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Early 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche blazer. Grey wool with interesting seaming to create a beautiful slightly fitted shape.

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1980s French Blazers

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent yellow blazer, Peplum waist, 1980s
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent yellow blazer, Peplum waist, 1980s

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent yellow blazer, Peplum waist, 1980s

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in NEWARK, GB

A truly stunning vintage 1980s Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche yellow blazer.

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Late 20th Century French Blazers

1980s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Blue Lamé Metallic Brocade Blazer FR38
1980s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Blue Lamé Metallic Brocade Blazer FR38

1980s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Blue Lamé Metallic Brocade Blazer FR38

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a stunning metallic blue lamé Saint Laurent Rive Gauche blazer, designed by Yves Saint Laurent.

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1980s French Blazers

1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL White Jacket with Dome Buttons
1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL White Jacket with Dome Buttons

1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL White Jacket with Dome Buttons

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Chic Yves Saint Laurent white cotton jacket from the early 80's. Collarless, with large black dome shaped buttons down center and slash pockets on each hip. Both sleeves have four la...

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1980s French Blazers

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Purple Wool Boyfriend Jacket
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Purple Wool Boyfriend Jacket

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Purple Wool Boyfriend Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

This late 1980s to early 1990s Yves Saint Laurent jacket is a great example of the relaxed 'boyfriend' cut that presided over fashion during this adjoining era. The fabric’s striking...

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1980s French Blazers

Early 1980s YSL Black Cropped Blazer with Velvet Lapel and Crystal Accents
Early 1980s YSL Black Cropped Blazer with Velvet Lapel and Crystal Accents

Early 1980s YSL Black Cropped Blazer with Velvet Lapel and Crystal Accents

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Late 1970s, early 1980s YSL Rive Gauche label cropped black evening blazer. The wool gabardine blazer is accented with a black velvet notched lapel and finished with black acetate an...

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1980s French Blazers

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Red / Black Silk Cropped Vintage 80s Jacket Blazer YSL
Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Red / Black Silk Cropped Vintage 80s Jacket Blazer YSL

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Red / Black Silk Cropped Vintage 80s Jacket Blazer YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic early 80s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche red and black silk cropped blazer jacket ! Features a lipstick red body with exaggerated signature black lapels. Single button closure. ...

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1980s French Cropped Jackets

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1980s Saint Laurent Plaid Blazer
1980s Saint Laurent Plaid Blazer

1980s Saint Laurent Plaid Blazer

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tartan plaid button down blazer. Three metal backet buttons. Two front pockets. Sleeves have cuffs and three buttons in the same style as the front of the jacket. Collared. Shoulder ...

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1980s French Blazers

Yves Saint Laurent Red Blazer - Fab Buttons - 1980's
Yves Saint Laurent Red Blazer - Fab Buttons - 1980's

Yves Saint Laurent Red Blazer - Fab Buttons - 1980's

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This Yves Saint Laurent Variations fabulous blazer has the most amazing 6 gold tone circular buttons down the front and 3 buttons on each cuff.

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1980s French Blazers

Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Navy Blazer
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Navy Blazer

Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Navy Blazer

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York City, NY

Sleek 1980s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche wool blazer with gold buttons.

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1980s French Blazers

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Rive Gauche Tapestry Paisley Printed Blazer XS
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Rive Gauche Tapestry Paisley Printed Blazer XS

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Rive Gauche Tapestry Paisley Printed Blazer XS

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche tapestry blazer with an asymmetrical front buttoned closure and long tapered sleeves with turn up cuff.

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1980s French Blazers

1980s SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche Magenta Blazer Military jacket
1980s SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche Magenta Blazer Military jacket

1980s SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche Magenta Blazer Military jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Milan, Italy

This amazing autenthic Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 1980s blazer jacket is in a fabulous magenta woolen fabric.

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1980s French Jackets

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Red Blazer
Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Red Blazer

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Red Blazer

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Elevate your style with this striking Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Red Blazer, a classic women's blazer with a twist of 1980s flair.

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1980s Italian Blazers

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Blush Blazer
Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Blush Blazer

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Blush Blazer

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Elevate your wardrobe with the Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Blush Blazer, a classic women's blazer that embodies timeless elegance.

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1980s Italian Blazers

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rhinestone Embellished Blazer
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rhinestone Embellished Blazer

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rhinestone Embellished Blazer

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Everyone needs a great blazer, especially from Saint Laurent! Circa 1980s, this single breasted black blazer is embellished with a variety of rhinestones.

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1980s French Blazers

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pink Blazer, 1980s
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pink Blazer, 1980s

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pink Blazer, 1980s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1980s Yves Saint Laurent viscose and linen blend pink blazer from the 1980s.

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1980s French Blazers

1980s YSL Pink and Black Jacket
1980s YSL Pink and Black Jacket

1980s YSL Pink and Black Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

This is a really fun vibrant piece by YSL. It is quite a structured jacket which is synonymous with the 1980s. The contrast of the pink and black makes for a really bold piece. The f...

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1980s Blazers

Never Worn 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Blazer and Skirt Suit
Never Worn 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Blazer and Skirt Suit

Never Worn 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Blazer and Skirt Suit

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Port Hope, ON

From the eponymous line designed by the Yves Saint Laurent himself at the height of his career. This stunning and chic velvet suit trimmed in peau de soie harks back to the days of Y...

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20th Century French Tuxedo Jackets

1980s Black & White Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Classic Jacket YSL
1980s Black & White Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Classic Jacket YSL

1980s Black & White Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Classic Jacket YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wallkill, NY

Clean lines on this Yves Saint Laurent Jacket. Classic look with the Black & white trim. Measuring. Up to 40in on the bust. Up to 36in on the waist. Sleeve 22.5in -- 21.5 in. Long. ...

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1980s French Blazers

1980s Saint Laurent Orange Red Jacket Blazer
1980s Saint Laurent Orange Red Jacket Blazer

1980s Saint Laurent Orange Red Jacket Blazer

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1980s Yves Saint Laurent , Saint laurent rive gauche Orange Red wool Crop Jacket Blazer.

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1970s French Day Dresses

1980s YSL Yves Saint Laurent Navy Wool Blazer
1980s YSL Yves Saint Laurent Navy Wool Blazer

1980s YSL Yves Saint Laurent Navy Wool Blazer

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Early 1980o's double breasted YSL blazer in navy wool gabardine with gold tone buttons. Classic styling with some YSL emphasis on the shoulder. Size 44 Fits like a US 8. In excellent...

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1980s French Double-Breasted Jackets

Yves Saint Laurent 1980's
Yves Saint Laurent 1980's

Yves Saint Laurent 1980's

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Yves Saint Laurent rich,deep,red wool and black velvet tuxedo style jacket. The jacket has four gold and red enameled buttons,two black velvet pockets,sleeve having six gold and red ...

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1980s French Blazers

1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche Fitted Blazer Jacket
1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche Fitted Blazer Jacket

1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche Fitted Blazer Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine vintage Yves Saint Laurent fitted blazer. Authentic 1980s Rive Gauche item made in France.

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1980s French Blazers

A 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Red Polkadot Blazer S
A 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Red Polkadot Blazer S

A 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Red Polkadot Blazer S

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A 1980s Yves Saint Laurent bright red Rive Gauche blazer with white polka dots and large black buttons.

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1980s French Blazers

1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT Tartan & Leather Fringe Jacket
1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT Tartan & Leather Fringe Jacket

1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT Tartan & Leather Fringe Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine vintage Yves Saint Laurent tartan jacket with fringe leather pocket trim. Authentic 1980s Rive Gauche item fully silk lined & single back vent.

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1980s French Blazers

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Pin Striped Blazer and Skirt
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Pin Striped Blazer and Skirt

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Pin Striped Blazer and Skirt

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Greenport, NY

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Pin Striped Blazer and Skirt Skirt Measurements: Waist: 26" Hips: 36" Length: 23" Jacket Measurements: Bust: 38" Shoulders: 15" Waist: 34" Length: 27"

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1980s Skirt Suits

Yves Saint Laurent blue blazer jacket size 40 it silk gold button 1980s made ita
Yves Saint Laurent blue blazer jacket size 40 it silk gold button 1980s made ita

Yves Saint Laurent blue blazer jacket size 40 it silk gold button 1980s made ita

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Brindisi, IT

Yves Saint Laurent 1980S blue mixed silk women’s jacket, gold buttons with mother pearl inside, size 40 it, button closure has shaped S. Size 40 (It); 6 US; 8 UK Shoulder: 42 cm. A...

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1980s French Bolero Jackets

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Purple Jacquard Evening Jacket
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Purple Jacquard Evening Jacket

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Purple Jacquard Evening Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A lovely 1980s bright purple jacquard blazer with an intricate floral pattern. The garment has long sleeves with three buttoned cuffs, a front button closure and flap pockets on both...

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1980s French Blazers

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By Betty Carol, Mamselle

Located in Water Mill, NY

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Yves Saint Laurent Black Jersey Evening Gown

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

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By Bill Blass

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1980s Saint Laurent Blazer For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 1980s saint laurent blazer for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Red and more. If you’re looking for a 1980s saint laurent blazer from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. An accessory like this designed by Yves Saint Laurent and Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 1980s Saint Laurent Blazer?

Prices for a 1980s saint laurent blazer can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $200 and can go as high as $3,295, while, on average they fetch $550.

Yves Saint Laurent for sale on 1stDibs

French designer Yves Saint Laurent pioneered “cross-design” in fashion, taking inspiration from street trends to modernize haute couture.

Saint Laurent was the first to launch a ready-to-wear label, YSL Rive Gauche Prêt-à-Porter. He was the first couturier to open boutiques for both men and women. Using traditional menswear fabrics and designs for women, Saint Laurent also literally cross-dressed, giving men and women alike chic pant suits, elegant tuxedo jackets and urban safari gear.

By blurring gender-specific design, Saint Laurent empowered individual style while creating a scissor-sharp fashion aesthetic of sensual ease and beauty. Many of his designs are today considered timeless classics. Saint Laurent also consistently used Black models, like Mounia, Iman and Naomi Campbell, and he drew endless inspiration from different ethnicities and cultures, in no small part because of his Algerian roots.

Born to French parents in Oran, Algeria, in 1936, Saint Laurent went to Paris at age 17 to study fashion at the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. Just two years later, in 1955, his remarkable sketches were shown to Christian Dior, then the world’s reigning couturier, who hired him immediately.

Surprisingly soon thereafter, Dior publicly chose Saint Laurent as his successor, which sadly proved prescient when the fashion legend died unexpectedly, in 1957. A mere slip of a youth, the 21-year-old Saint Laurent was nevertheless up to the challenge. He shook the traditional couture clientele to its core with youthful silhouettes and styles like the A-line trapeze dress that hung with seeming effortlessness from the shoulders, the antithesis of the pinched waists and molded skirts that had been all the rage after the deprivations of World War II.

After a mandated spell in the torturous French military, Saint Laurent suffered a nervous breakdown and was dismissed by Dior in 1962. Out of the ashes rose the Age of Yves. With Pierre Bergé, his then-lover who became his lifelong business partner and friend, the designer founded Yves Saint Laurent YSL to encompass prêt-à-porter, or ready-to-wear. In 1966, they opened the first YSL Rive Gauche women’s boutique in Paris, followed soon thereafter by YSL Rive Gauche for men. Saint Laurent had given birth to a global brand.

His revolutionary Mondrian mini dress from 1965 is a core element of his fashion biography. It is a prime example of how Saint Laurent, an avid art lover and collector, looked to painters, from Goya to Picasso, Ingres to Matisse, for inspiration.

With its pure lines and hues, Mondrian’s ground-breaking 1935 color-block painting Composition C transmutes beautifully into a dress that is highly valued by collectors of contemporary fashion and widely copied commercially to this day. The design is the epitome of Saint Laurent’s aesthetic, requiring a meticulous hand-piecing of each color block so that, despite the body’s curves, the visual plane is as flat as a canvas when the garment is worn. Mondrian’s purity met its match in Saint Laurent.

“I am no longer concerned with sensation and innovation, but with the perfection of my style,” Saint Laurent said four years before retiring, in 2002. After a long period of ill health, he died at his home in Paris on June 1, 2008.

Browse an extraordinary collection of vintage Yves Saint Laurent evening dresses, shirts, handbags and other clothing and accessories today on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Jackets for You

No matter if you’re preparing for a fashion event or a weather event — you’re going to need a good jacket.

What would become the modern jacket as we know it began as a strictly professional item. A lot of the vintage and designer jackets (and coat styles such as the Navy-inspired peacoat) in our closets were likely popularized by soldiers who battled aggressive climes with their regulation field jackets, bombers and parkas buttoned or zipped to the chin. Indeed, keeping troopers comfortable guided the design of the military surplus garments that have often become buzzy fashion trends. But now, jackets add far more than warmth to our wardrobe, and we hunt down outer layers branded with peerless fashion labels.

Fashion’s most iconic creations, despite their age, remain modern: Biker jackets originated in the 1920s, Balenciaga’s celebrated puffers are steeped in a tradition of down coats that began in the 1930s and your vintage denim jacket has come an even longer way, from California Gold Rush to wardrobe staple. Jeans bequeathed jean jackets during the 1880s, thanks to Levi Strauss, who crafted the former as a durable garment to be worn by miners and railroad workers. Later, jeans and jean jackets became synonymous with nonconformity and rebelliousness — with fashion legends such as actor James Dean in the 1950s and model Veruschka in the 1960s and ’70s leading the indigo-toned charge.

Another fashion rebel, Coco Chanel, used the classic tweed jacket to introduce more comfort and mobility into women’s daily lives. Debuting in 1954 and based on a cardigan, the groundbreaking Chanel jacket forever changed what women wear. The garment reacted against the fitted, constricting styles of Christian Dior’s New Look, which, as Chanel saw it, was making women dress like decorative objects.

On 1stDibs, find bold collections from cutting-edge contemporary designers who’ve taken the classic silhouette of the jacket to new heights or build out your array of vintage treasures (denim or otherwise) with dazzlers from Yves Saint Laurent, Gianni Versace, Moschino and more.