1980s Yves Saint Laurent Stripe Green Logo Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Stripe Green Logo Silk Scarf, bright green, navy blue, oblique striped
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Stripe Green Logo Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Stripe Green Logo Silk Scarf, bright green, navy blue, oblique striped
1980s Yves Saint Laurent 8129 Y21 Aviator Sunglasses
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
1980s Yves Saint Laurent 8129 Y21 Rare Aviator Sunglasses , Yves Saint Laurent Red Teardrop
1980s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche jet black cut velvet cocktail dress. Asymmetrical neckline
$238Sale Price|52% Off
1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Leopard Print Silk Tank
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980's Yves Saint Laurent leopard print silk tank top. Simple wide strap tank has a scoop neck, and
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
1980S Yves Saint Laurent Black Tiger Print Silk Satin Gown With Sleeves
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
1980S Yves Saint Laurent Black Tiger Print Silk Satin Gown With Sleeves
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Aqua Blue Silk Bow Print Dress With Ruffles
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Aqua Blue Silk Bow Print Dress With Ruffles
1980s Yves Saint Laurent - Rive Gauche Red Iridescent Pouf Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Yves Saint Laurent - Rive Gauche red iridescent sharkskin silk and acetate bubble dress with
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Geometric Abstract Print Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
This 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Geometric Abstract Print Silk Scarf stands out with its 100% blue
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Brown Haute Couture Wool Skirt Suit
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Brown Haute Couture Wool Skirt Suit
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black Suede Bag with Fringe
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The ultimate 1980's Yves Saint Laurent accessory. Black suede bag with long strap that can be worn
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Fitted Black Lambskin Tuxedo w Velvet Lapels
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Gresham, OR
A sexy 1980s Yves Saint Laurent fitted black lambskin tuxedo dress w sculpted waist and hip. Fully
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Khaki Wool Skirt Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche khaki wool skirt suit. Jacket features shoulder pads that
1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Purple Velvet Skirt Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980's Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche ensemble. Eggplant purple velvet skirt and jacket with a
1980's Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Jacket With Ruched Collar
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980's Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche textured black jacquard fitted jacket with exaggerated ruched
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk Velvet Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk Velvet Strapless Gown
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black & White Haute Couture Wool Tattersall Blazer
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black & White Haute Couture Wool Tattersall Blazer
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Cognac Lambskin Leather Double-Breasted Trench Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Cognac Lambskin Leather Double-Breasted Trench Coat: Supple lambskin
1980S Yves Saint Laurent White Rafia Orchid Corsage Brooch w Feather Spray
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Gresham, OR
1980S Yves Saint Laurent White Rafia Orchid Corsage Brooch w Feather Spray: Glossy, laquered rafia
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Gold Leather Coat W/ Black Sheared Fur Interior
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Gresham, OR
A 1980s Yves Saint Laurent gold leather coat with a luxurious black sheared fur lining. Collar-less
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black Cotton Peplum Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche light weight black cotton twill jacket. The jacket
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk Faille Perfect LBD Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk Faille Perfect LBD Dress
1980's Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet Top & Lace Skirt Ensemble
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant 1980s Yves Saint Laurent ensemble. Jet black long sleeve velvet top and black lace pencil
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Navy Blue Haute Couture Wool Wide Lapel Blazer
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Navy Blue Haute Couture Wool Wide Lapel Blazer
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Navy & Green Silk Taffeta Ruffle Tiered Strapless Cock
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Navy & Green Silk Taffeta Ruffle Tiered Strapless Cocktail Dress
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Ruffled Cocktail Dres
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Ruffled Cocktail Dress With Belt
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Pink Kid Leather Gloves & Mod Coordinating Vera Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Pink Kid Leather Gloves & Mod Coordinating Vera Scarf Set: Gloves have a
1980’s Yves Saint Laurent Electric Blue Moc Croc Leather Statement Waist Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Sheffield, GB
A fabulous 1980’s Yves Saint Laurent waist belt. Crafted from a mock-croc pressed patent leather in
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Navy Blue Polka Dot Silk Jacquard Baby Doll Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Navy Blue Polka Dot Silk Jacquard Baby Doll Dress
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Wool Belted Shirt Dress With Satin Tuxedo Style
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Wool Belted Shirt Dress With Satin Tuxedo Style Lapel
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Merlot Haute Couture Silk Satin Draped Gown With Sash
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Merlot Haute Couture Silk Satin Draped Gown With Sash Belt
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk & Lurex Matelassé Suit With V
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk & Lurex Matelassé Suit With Velvet Skirt
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Taupe Suede Fringed Mid Calf Boots w Stacked Heel
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Taupe Suede Fringed Mid Calf Boots w Stacked Heel: These new-never worn
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Wool Crepe With Large Silk Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Wool Crepe With Large Silk Ottoman Bow Cocktail Dress
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Silk Jacquard YSL Metallic High-Waisted Skirt Wi
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Silk Jacquard YSL Metallic High-Waisted Skirt With Giant Pink Bow
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Silk Textured Organza Strapless Gown With Chiffo
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully lined in a sexy chocolate brown to add depth to the sheer black 1980S YVES SAINT
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Blue & Green Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
Musee de Yves Saint Laurent Paris. 1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Blue & Green Haute Couture Silk Chiffon
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Rayon & Silk Jersey Long Sleeved Wrap Cocktail D
Located in New York, NY
closed. 1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Rayon & Silk Jersey Long Sleeved Wrap Cocktail Dress With
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black Short Sleeve Large Size Belted Vintage 80s Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Rive Gauche black short sleeve belted dress
1980s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black Wool Shift Dress with Gold Shoulder Buttons
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Step into timeless sophistication with this 1980s Yves Saint Laurent black wool dress. Crafted from
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Blue Black Floral Print Vintage 80s Silk Dress Size 42
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Rive Gauche blue and black floral / rose print short sleeve
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Metallic Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your outfit with this Yves Saint Laurent belt from the 1980s! Gold metallic leather belt
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful vintage YSL silk scarf! The pattern of this scarf is soo reminiscent of the 80's
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Plum Velvet Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
This elegant velvet jacket was designed by Yves Saint Laurent during the early 1980s and we have
$124Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Yves Saint Laurent RG wool skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Port Hope, ON
A lovely skirt with a nice weight and double stitched seams. The skirt comes below the knee and has a high waist.
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Navy Houndstooth Mini-Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
This elegant skirt was designed by French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent and is likely from the s
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
Late 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Couture Navy Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
An iconic Yves Saint Laurent couture dress from the late 1980s. This dress features a peter pan
1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Wool Boteh Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Yves Saint Laurent wool scarf from the 1980's featuring a boteh print surrounded by a floral
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Orange High Necked Silk Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
This timeless silk shirt was designed by French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent during the 1980s
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Gunmetal Quilted Snakeskin Pattern Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Yves Saint Laurent metallic gunmetal and black allover snakeskin print quilted jacket from the
1980's Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Quilted Velour Car Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Vertical quilted 3/4 length coat by Yves Saint Laurent/YSL circa 1980's. Shades of navy, burnt
$550Sale Price|24% Off
1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Jacquard Silk Print Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing Yves Saint Laurent electric blue silk jacquard long sleeve dress with sweet neck tie from
Early 1980s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Houndstooth Skirt Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Toronto, Ontario
YSL Rive Gauche skirt suit from the early 1980s. Black and white wool houndstooth with contrasting
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Variation Khaki Safari-Style Midi Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR
An impeccably tailored piece from the 1980s, this Yves Saint Laurent Variation midi dress embodies
1980s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black Silk Jacquard Ruffle Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very fun Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche blouse from the 1980's. Black silk jacquard with a tonal
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.
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