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1986 Saint Laurent

S/S 1986 Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Cropped White Linen Flax Open Blazer
S/S 1986 Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Cropped White Linen Flax Open Blazer

S/S 1986 Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Cropped White Linen Flax Open Blazer

By Yves Saint Laurent, Saint Laurent

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a gorgeous cropped Saint Laurent Rive Gauche blazer designed by Yves Saint Laurent. From

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1980s French Blazers

1986 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Gold Brooch and Necklace
1986 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Gold Brooch and Necklace

1986 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Gold Brooch and Necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

This large, well documented brooch was couture crafted by Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent in

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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

1986 Yves Saint Laurent silk leopard printed runway top
1986 Yves Saint Laurent silk leopard printed runway top

1986 Yves Saint Laurent silk leopard printed runway top

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Leopard-printed, silk top with boat neckline from Yves Saint Laurent dating to Fall 1986 as seen on

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1980s French Shirts

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 1986/1987 Black Strapless Mini Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 1986/1987 Black Strapless Mini Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 1986/1987 Black Strapless Mini Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Va va voom! This Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture mini is the only little black dress you'll ever

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Skirt Spring with Golden Lurex Yarns, 1986
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Skirt Spring with Golden Lurex Yarns, 1986

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Skirt Spring with Golden Lurex Yarns, 1986

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Silk skirt with golden lurex yarns. Indicated size 40FR

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20th Century French Circle Skirts

1986 YVES SAINT LAURENT pony fur RUNWAY belt with grey leather trim
1986 YVES SAINT LAURENT pony fur RUNWAY belt with grey leather trim

1986 YVES SAINT LAURENT pony fur RUNWAY belt with grey leather trim

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Grey, pony fur belt with grey leather trim from Yves Saint Laurent dating to fall of 1986 as seen

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1980s French Belts

Yves Saint Laurent - Love 1986 Original Vintage Poster
Yves Saint Laurent - Love 1986 Original Vintage Poster

Yves Saint Laurent - Love 1986 Original Vintage Poster

$2,226 / item

H 21 in W 26.4 in D 0.1 in

Yves Saint Laurent - Love 1986 Original Vintage Poster

By Pierre Bergé

Located in Winchester, GB

from 1986, depicts the Jardins Majorelle in Marrakesh, one of Saint Laurent's houses.  Yves Saint

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Vintage 1980s French Posters

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Paper

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Off Shoulder Blue Ruffles Silk Cocktail Dress
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Off Shoulder Blue Ruffles Silk Cocktail Dress

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Off Shoulder Blue Ruffles Silk Cocktail Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1986 Yves Saint Laurent off shoulder blue silk organza, with ruffles and sequins cocktail dress

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1980s French Shift Cocktail Dresses

Fall 1986 YSL Rive Gauche Black and Fuchsia Patterned Velvet Dress
Fall 1986 YSL Rive Gauche Black and Fuchsia Patterned Velvet Dress

Fall 1986 YSL Rive Gauche Black and Fuchsia Patterned Velvet Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Toronto, Ontario

YSL Rive Gauche Black and Fuchsia patterned velvet dress from the Fall 1986 collection. The same

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1980s French Maxi Dress

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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Museum Quality Couture Cocktail Dress, Circa 1986
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Museum Quality Couture Cocktail Dress, Circa 1986

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Museum Quality Couture Cocktail Dress, Circa 1986

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Bethesda, MD

Rare, museum quality Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche YSL cocktail dress, circa 1986. This stunning

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1986 Yves Saint Laurent RIve Gauche Black Long Ball Skirt sz 42
Vintage 1986 Yves Saint Laurent RIve Gauche Black Long Ball Skirt sz 42

Vintage 1986 Yves Saint Laurent RIve Gauche Black Long Ball Skirt sz 42

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Lake Park, FL

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche black long ball skirt size 42. Model/style RG E86 S4 148

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Late 20th Century French Pencil Skirts

Vintage 1996 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Top & SKirt Set
Vintage 1996 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Top & SKirt Set

Vintage 1996 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Top & SKirt Set

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Lake Park, FL

This is a vintage 1986 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche blouse and skirt set. 100% silk blouse model

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1980s French Skirt Suits

YSL Rive Gauche Fall 1986 Silk Leopard Print 3 Piece Cocktail Dress
YSL Rive Gauche Fall 1986 Silk Leopard Print 3 Piece Cocktail Dress

YSL Rive Gauche Fall 1986 Silk Leopard Print 3 Piece Cocktail Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fall 1986 Silk Leopard Print 3 Pc Cocktail Dress. Featuring a wrap

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Iconic 1986 YVES SAINT LAURENT leopard printed silk dress
Iconic 1986 YVES SAINT LAURENT leopard printed silk dress

Iconic 1986 YVES SAINT LAURENT leopard printed silk dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Leopard printed silk dress with asymmetrical side tie from Yves Saint Laurent dating to Fall 1986

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1986 YVES SAINT LAURENT black jersey dress with train
1986 YVES SAINT LAURENT black jersey dress with train

1986 YVES SAINT LAURENT black jersey dress with train

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black, jersey dress with unique sweet train hemline in back from Yves Saint Laurent dating to

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent leopard printed silk runway dress, 1986
Yves Saint Laurent leopard printed silk runway dress, 1986

Yves Saint Laurent leopard printed silk runway dress, 1986

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Well documented leopard printed silk dress with asymmetrical side tie from Yves Saint Laurent

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1986/1987 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Gown #61923
1986/1987 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Gown #61923

1986/1987 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Gown #61923

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Studio City, CA

And on the 7th day, Yves Saint Laurent created this dress and then the Lord rested….Seriously, this

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Saint Laurent Black and Gold Crepe Sash Dress Runway YSL , 1986
Saint Laurent Black and Gold Crepe Sash Dress Runway YSL , 1986

Saint Laurent Black and Gold Crepe Sash Dress Runway YSL , 1986

By Yves Saint Laurent, Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

, Yves Saint Laurent was able to capture the moment and channel it into effortlessly elegant garments

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent F/W 1986 Black and Gold Gown
Yves Saint Laurent F/W 1986 Black and Gold Gown

Yves Saint Laurent F/W 1986 Black and Gold Gown

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elevate your evening with this stunning Yves Saint Laurent gown from the iconic Fall/Winter 1986

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1980s Evening Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Black Silk Velvet Dress, 1986
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Black Silk Velvet Dress, 1986

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Black Silk Velvet Dress, 1986

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Yves Saint Laurent -(Made in France) Black silk velvet Haute Couture evening gown embellished with

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Black Silk Velvet Dress, 1986
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Black Silk Velvet Dress, 1986

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Black Silk Velvet Dress, 1986

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Yves Saint Laurent -(Made in France) Black silk velvet Haute Couture evening gown embellished with

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Skirt Spring with Golden Lurex Yarns, 1986
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Skirt Spring with Golden Lurex Yarns, 1986

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Skirt Spring with Golden Lurex Yarns, 1986

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Silk skirt with golden lurex yarns. Indicated size 40FR

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20th Century French Circle Skirts

Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Hooded Coat A/W 1986
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Hooded Coat A/W 1986

Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Hooded Coat A/W 1986

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in London, GB

SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche - Black wool coat with dramatic hood - Belt attached at the waist

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1980s French Swing Coats

YVES SAINT LAURENT silk 'leopard' dress
YVES SAINT LAURENT silk 'leopard' dress

YVES SAINT LAURENT silk 'leopard' dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Dramatic silk leopard print dress with asymmetrical side tie from Yves Saint Laurent. Fall 1986

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint-Laurent Museum of Decorative Arts Original Vintage Poster
Yves Saint-Laurent Museum of Decorative Arts Original Vintage Poster

Yves Saint-Laurent Museum of Decorative Arts Original Vintage Poster

By Hervé Morvan

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

. CONDITION Good FORMAT Linen Backed DIMENSIONS 155x 120cm ARTIST Yves Saint Laurent YEAR 1986

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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Linen, Paper

Yves Saint Laurent Leopard Skirt Suit, Fall-Winter 1986
Yves Saint Laurent Leopard Skirt Suit, Fall-Winter 1986

Yves Saint Laurent Leopard Skirt Suit, Fall-Winter 1986

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Geneva, CH

Wonderful YSL skirt suit featuring the iconic leopard print ! The suit consists of a wrap skirt, a long blouse with adjustable "décolleté" and a large matching belt. The skirt fast...

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1980s French Skirt Suits

1986 YVES SAINT LAURENT black silk jersey RUNWAY dress with metallic bodice
1986 YVES SAINT LAURENT black silk jersey RUNWAY dress with metallic bodice

1986 YVES SAINT LAURENT black silk jersey RUNWAY dress with metallic bodice

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Black silk jersey dress with metallic gold bodice designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1986

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1986 YSL Yves Saint Laurent Purple Polka Dot Midi Skirt
1986 YSL Yves Saint Laurent Purple Polka Dot Midi Skirt

1986 YSL Yves Saint Laurent Purple Polka Dot Midi Skirt

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Toronto, Ontario

YSL Saint Laurent Rive Gauche cotton purple skirt from the 1986 Spring Summer collection. The skirt

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1980s French Circle Skirts

Yves Saint Laurent Runway Leopard Silk Chiffon Shawl Scarf, Fall-Winter 1986
Yves Saint Laurent Runway Leopard Silk Chiffon Shawl Scarf, Fall-Winter 1986

Yves Saint Laurent Runway Leopard Silk Chiffon Shawl Scarf, Fall-Winter 1986

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Geneva, CH

From the iconic 1986-1987 Fall-Winter collection with the leopard theme, this runway (see picture 3

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1980s Italian Shawls

Iconic Yves Saint Laurent Leopard Print Gown
Iconic Yves Saint Laurent Leopard Print Gown

Iconic Yves Saint Laurent Leopard Print Gown

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic dress from Yves Saint Laurent's winter 1986 collection. Leopard printed jacquard silk

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Late 20th Century French Evening Gowns

1986 Yves Saint Laurent Gold Lame Evening Dress
1986 Yves Saint Laurent Gold Lame Evening Dress

1986 Yves Saint Laurent Gold Lame Evening Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Hamburg, Deutschland

Yves Saint Laurent Gold Lame Evening Dress with Rhinestone Buttons Black patent leather belt

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1980s French Evening Gowns

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By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

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1986 Saint Laurent For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 1986 saint laurent you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, gray, pink and more. You’re likely to find the perfect 1986 saint laurent among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche and Saint Laurent are often thought to be among the most stylish. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a 1986 Saint Laurent?

Prices for a 1986 saint laurent can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $375 and can go as high as $124,669, while, on average they fetch $2,154.

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.

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