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1992 Yves Saint Laurent

1992 Yves Saint Laurent Cotton Jacket
1992 Yves Saint Laurent Cotton Jacket

1992 Yves Saint Laurent Cotton Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

A 1992 Yves Saint Laurent navy, green and gold pattern jacket in a floral baroque taking an

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20th Century French Blazers

1992 Yves Saint Laurent YSL Bordeaux Velvet Jacket
1992 Yves Saint Laurent YSL Bordeaux Velvet Jacket

1992 Yves Saint Laurent YSL Bordeaux Velvet Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Paris, FR

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Bordeaux velvet jacket featuring notched lapels, fancy large buttons and

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1990s French Jackets

1992 Yves Saint Laurent Double Breasted Black Satin Mac Coat
1992 Yves Saint Laurent Double Breasted Black Satin Mac Coat

1992 Yves Saint Laurent Double Breasted Black Satin Mac Coat

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

This oh-so-’90s mac was designed by French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent to sit alongside their

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1990s French Double-Breasted Jackets

S/S 1992 Yves Saint Laurent Red Color-Block Black Mini Coat Dress Blazer Jacket
S/S 1992 Yves Saint Laurent Red Color-Block Black Mini Coat Dress Blazer Jacket

S/S 1992 Yves Saint Laurent Red Color-Block Black Mini Coat Dress Blazer Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This gorgeous black and red archival Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche blazer jacket / mini dress was

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1990s French Blazers

A/W1992 Yves Saint Laurent runway jewel button velvet blazer
A/W1992 Yves Saint Laurent runway jewel button velvet blazer

A/W1992 Yves Saint Laurent runway jewel button velvet blazer

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Milano, Lombardia

1992 Yves Saint Laurent jewel button velvet blazer This Yves Saint Laurent blazer from the 1992 is

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1990s Blazers

1976 Documented Yves Saint Laurent Ballet Russes Quilted Red Gilet
1976 Documented Yves Saint Laurent Ballet Russes Quilted Red Gilet

1976 Documented Yves Saint Laurent Ballet Russes Quilted Red Gilet

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

.” In 1992, Yves Saint Laurent named this show as his most beautiful memory in 30 years of designing

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1970s French Vests

Yves Saint Laurent dress Spring 1992
Yves Saint Laurent dress Spring 1992

Yves Saint Laurent dress Spring 1992

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT - (Made in France) Silk dress with a multicolored pattern on a black background

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent skirt Winter 1992
Yves Saint Laurent skirt Winter 1992

Yves Saint Laurent skirt Winter 1992

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT - (Made in France) Black silk skirt. Size 38FR. 1992 Fall-Winter Collection

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1990s French Pencil Skirts

1992 Runway Yves Saint Laurent Tartan Wool Jacket
1992 Runway Yves Saint Laurent Tartan Wool Jacket

1992 Runway Yves Saint Laurent Tartan Wool Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in London, GB

Documented Yves Saint Laurent tartan woolen jacket from the autumn / winter 1992 Ready to Wear

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1990s French Jackets

Yves Saint Laurent Cotton and Wool Set Winter Collection, 1992
Yves Saint Laurent Cotton and Wool Set Winter Collection, 1992

Yves Saint Laurent Cotton and Wool Set Winter Collection, 1992

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Yves Saint Laurent (Made in France) - Set in cotton and wool. 1992 Winter Collection. Size 36FR

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1990s French Twin Sets

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Floral Print Skirt Suit Spring/Summer 1992
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Floral Print Skirt Suit Spring/Summer 1992

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Floral Print Skirt Suit Spring/Summer 1992

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage floral print jacket and skirt suit from the Spring/Summer 1992

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20th Century French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Documented Runway Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche brocade coat. F/W 1992-1993
Documented Runway Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche brocade coat. F/W 1992-1993

Documented Runway Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche brocade coat. F/W 1992-1993

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in NICE, FR

Timeless in new.vintage.darling: An exceptional documented runway coat from Yves Saint Laurent Rive

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1990s French Opera Coats

Navy blue cotton skirt-suit Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche SS 1992
Navy blue cotton skirt-suit Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche SS 1992

Navy blue cotton skirt-suit Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche SS 1992

$1,724

Size: 38 (jacket) M and 36 (skirt) XS

Navy blue cotton skirt-suit Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche SS 1992

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Navy blue cotton skirt-suit . Lining composition: 55% acetate, 45% rayon. Shoulder pad. Button closure on the middle front and buttons on the cuffs as well. SIZE OF THE JACKET : 38...

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1990s French Skirt Suits

An Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Skirt suit Circa 1988/1992
An Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Skirt suit Circa 1988/1992

An Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Skirt suit Circa 1988/1992

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1988/1992 - France Iconic Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche skirt suit in wool fashioned with

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1990s French Skirt Suits

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Grey Faux Astrakhan Fur and Black Velvet Jacket, c. 1992
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Grey Faux Astrakhan Fur and Black Velvet Jacket, c. 1992

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Grey Faux Astrakhan Fur and Black Velvet Jacket, c. 1992

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Munich, DE

Unusual and rare vintage Yves Saint Laurent charcoal grey faux fur Persian lamb or Astrakhan coat

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1990s French Coats

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Runway brocade jacket blazer AW 1992/1993
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Runway brocade jacket blazer AW 1992/1993

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Runway brocade jacket blazer AW 1992/1993

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in NICE, FR

Timeless in Nice.vintage.darling: Rare collectible Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fall/Winter 1992

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1990s French Dinner Jackets

YSL rive gauche double-breasted navy blue jacket year 1992
YSL rive gauche double-breasted navy blue jacket year 1992

YSL rive gauche double-breasted navy blue jacket year 1992

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Genova, IT

Yves Saint Laurent linea Rive Gauche giacca blu navy vintage dell'anno 1992 ABOUT Per un

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1990s French Double-Breasted Jackets

1992 Runway Yves Saint Laurent Black Wool Dress with Crystal Buttons
1992 Runway Yves Saint Laurent Black Wool Dress with Crystal Buttons

1992 Runway Yves Saint Laurent Black Wool Dress with Crystal Buttons

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

This runway documented Yves Saint Laurent coat dress is from his spring / summer 1992 collection

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1990s French Evening Dresses

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Summer 1992 Yves Saint Laurent Red Lace Bustier Dress
Summer 1992 Yves Saint Laurent Red Lace Bustier Dress

Summer 1992 Yves Saint Laurent Red Lace Bustier Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

A flirty strapless red lace bustier dress by Yves Saint Laurent. This dress was in the Spring 1992

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

F/W 1992 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Black Sculpted Gold Button Blazer
F/W 1992 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Black Sculpted Gold Button Blazer

F/W 1992 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Black Sculpted Gold Button Blazer

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a striking black blazer from Yves Saint Laurent’s Fall/Winter 1992 collection. Modeled

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1990s French Blazers

Yves Saint Laurent Asymmetrical Printed Cotton Dress Spring, 1992
Yves Saint Laurent Asymmetrical Printed Cotton Dress Spring, 1992

Yves Saint Laurent Asymmetrical Printed Cotton Dress Spring, 1992

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Yves Saint Laurent -(Made in France) Asymmetrical printed cotton dress. No size indicated, it

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1990s French Maxi Dresses

1992 YSL Yves Saint Laurent Blue Silk Long Jacket
1992 YSL Yves Saint Laurent Blue Silk Long Jacket

1992 YSL Yves Saint Laurent Blue Silk Long Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Paris, FR

1992 YSL Yves Saint Laurent blue cobalt silk jacket featuring a long length, gold-tone buttons

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1990s French Jackets

Yves Saint Laurent Khaki Green Tones Set Winter Collection, 1992
Yves Saint Laurent Khaki Green Tones Set Winter Collection, 1992

Yves Saint Laurent Khaki Green Tones Set Winter Collection, 1992

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Outfit consisting of a skirt and jacket in khaki green tones

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1990s French Twin Sets

An Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Skirt suit Circa 1988/1992
An Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Skirt suit Circa 1988/1992

An Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Skirt suit Circa 1988/1992

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1988/1992 France Iconic Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche skirt suit in wool fashioned with

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1990s French Skirt Suits

Rare Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche F/W 1992/1993 Runway documented top/vest
Rare Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche F/W 1992/1993 Runway documented top/vest

Rare Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche F/W 1992/1993 Runway documented top/vest

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in NICE, FR

Rare Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Autumn/Winter 1992/1993 Runway brocade top/vest with the belt

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1990s French Blouses and Tops

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Classic Le Smoking Jumpsuit 90s
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Classic Le Smoking Jumpsuit 90s

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Classic Le Smoking Jumpsuit 90s

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in London, GB

- Early 90s circa 1992 YSL Rive Gauche by Yves Saint Laurent - Sold by Mae Vintage London

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1990s French Jumpsuits

1992 YVES SAINT LAURENT lace mini strapless dress with sequins and sheer hemline
1992 YVES SAINT LAURENT lace mini strapless dress with sequins and sheer hemline

1992 YVES SAINT LAURENT lace mini strapless dress with sequins and sheer hemline

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet-black, lace mini dress with sequins, bottom sheer panel and satin trim from Yves Saint Laurent

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

1992 Catwalk  Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pink Cotton Mini Dress
1992 Catwalk  Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pink Cotton Mini Dress

1992 Catwalk Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pink Cotton Mini Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Paris, FR

Yves Saint Laurent YSL pink ruffle-trim cotton mini dress featuring a scoop neck, front heart

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Strapless 90's Yves Saint Laurent Dress and Cape/Scarf
Strapless 90's Yves Saint Laurent Dress and Cape/Scarf

Strapless 90's Yves Saint Laurent Dress and Cape/Scarf

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Hamburg, Deutschland

1992 Yves Saint Laurent Dress and Cape/scarf. The bustier is boned for perfect fit. Fine cotton

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1990s French Casual Dresses

YSL Tom Ford 1992 Mombassa collection corset lace silk top
YSL Tom Ford 1992 Mombassa collection corset lace silk top

YSL Tom Ford 1992 Mombassa collection corset lace silk top

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Cloverdale, CA

YSL Tom Ford 1992 Mombassa collection silk top. This is so pretty, the photos don't get all the

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1992 Yves Saint Laurent For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary 1992 yves saint laurent you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in brown, green and more. 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. Finding a 1992 yves saint laurent for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a 1992 Yves Saint Laurent?

The price for a 1992 yves saint laurent starts at $361 and tops out at $14,995, and on average, selling for $1,235.

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.

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