New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Snake Studded Plum Pumps Shoes 37.5 US 7.5
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Snake Studded Shoes Pumps Designer size 37.5 - US 7.5 Snake
Yves Saint Laurent snake hat Haute couture
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - Brown python top hat decorated with a wide black patent leather bow. A Haute
Early Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Snake Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Rare Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture snake skin belt from the 1970s. Padded to be 3 dimensional
Tom Ford For Yves Saint Laurent Reptile Snake Print Lightweight Wool Top / Vest
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT snakeskin print sleeveless top / sweater vest! Softest
Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati Sz 8 / 10 Grey Snake Skin Print Silk Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic never worn YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL gray snakeskin print silk blend belted sleeveless dress
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Snake Pattern Bronze Link Necklace Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Snake Pattern Bronze Link Necklace Belt Measurements: Height: 1.57
Yves Saint Laurent Blue & Gold Snake Pants
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent royal blue silk pants with gold snake print. High waisted with full leg.
Yves Saint Laurent Long-Sleeved Top Golden Snake-Skin-Style
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Long-sleeved top golden snake-skin-style fabric on a red
Rare Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Snake Skin Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Austin, TX
1980s Yves Saint Laurent multicolored pink and purple snake skin jacket with purple velvet collar
YVES SAINT LAURENT Size 10 Gray Metallic Silver Snake Silk Pencil Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
YVES SAINT LAURENT by TOM FORD pencil skirt comes in light gray silk crepe chiffon with slit sides
YVES SAINT LAURENT Size 10 Gray Metallic Silver Snake Silk Pencil Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
YVES SAINT LAURENT by TOM FORD pencil skirt comes in light gray silk crepe chiffon with slit sides
1980s Yves St Laurent wide cream snake skin & leather belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Yves St Laurent wide cream snake skin leather trimmed belt…Marked size Large (check measurements
SAINT LAURENT Size 11 Burgundy Snake SKin Leather Lace Up Sneakers
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
SAINT LAURENT lace up sneakers come in burgundy red snakeskin with a gold stamped tongue, white
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Brown Two Layer Dress 2004
By Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent brown snake print two piece dress ensemble featuring a
1970s Blonde Broadtail Fur Coat W/ Lush Fox Collar & Snake Belt
Located in Gresham, OR
coat is pictured with an Yves Saint Laurent thin snake belt which is included for optional styling
New Yves Saint Laurent Snake Print One Piece Halter Swimming Suit Bathing Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
Yves Saint Laurent tan and grey reptile print backless swimsuit with halter top. Seam detail at
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Snake Skin Print Two Piece Bikini Swimsuit
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand new with tags TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT snakeskin print two piece swimwear! Flattering
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Snakeskin Heels Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford For YSL Heels Brand New * Yves Saint Laurent Snake Heels * Multi Colored Snake Pumps
NWT Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent S/S 2001 Leather Cigarette Case and Lighter
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2001 Collection An Yves Saint Laurent snake leather
Yves Saint Laurent skinny brown snake skin belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Yves Saint Laurent skinny brown snake skin belt from the 1970s. Marked size small. Measurements: 30
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Beige Satin Snake Heads Clutch Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
Yves Saint Laurent vintage clutch bag, crafted in beige satin with gold metal snake head detailing
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Hunter / Forest Green Snake Python Belt YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Statement worthy vintage Yves Saint Laurent green python belt! Vibrant green color, with the finest
Sold
Size: Small - Medium
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Black and Gold Snake One Piece YSL Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT black and gold metallic nude illusion one piece swimsuit or
Sold
Size: Small - Medium
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Black and Gold Snake One Piece YSL Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT black and gold metallic nude illusion one piece swimsuit or
YSL Snake Motorcycle Jacket and Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary Snake Motorcycle Jkt and skirt in shades of plum, purple and cinnabar. Plum suede
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Purple & Gold Flecks Snake Print 2 Pc. Pant Set
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche purple and metallic gold snake print 2 piece pant set incorporates
Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Chocolate Dress, c. 2004
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent chocolate snake print two piece dress ensemble featuring a
YSL Love Snake Print 1971
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Original 1971 heart love snake "postcard" print by Yves Saint Laurent. These were given to good
Yves Saint Laurent Dark Green Snake Skin 'Tribute' Tote
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Yves Saint Laurent dark green, snake skin 'Tribute' tote. It features gold hardware, a top
Saint Laurent Snake Shoulder Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Saint Laurent Black Leather with Magnetic Flap Closure. Adjustable Strap and Gold Snake Embellished
Sold|$995
Size: Best fits S, see measurements
1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowances. Small buttons conceal a ba...
Valentino Ivory Silk Blouse
By Valentino, Valentino Roma
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage silk blouse by Valentino, main line. The blouse has a deep v neckline, with a large collar ,made of three layers of silk. The body of the blouse is made of two laye...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
Celine Brown Cut out Back Dress with Bead Trim S/S 2003
By Celine, Michael Kors
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very chic brown jersey dress by Michael Kors for Celine. It has rows of brown wooden bead adorned fine straps emanating from the front neckline which extend over the shoulders cros...
$275
Size: Fits IT 40, US 4 see measurement
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...
Vintage Art Deco Handbag
Located in London, GB
The best things do come in small sizes. This evening bag has a gold decorative frame, with a central clasp , and internally there is one pouch pocket. Measurements: Width 6'', height...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
$2,347
Size: Equivalent French Size 36-38
A French Carven Couture Chiffon Evening Dress numbered 11150 Circa 1960/1970
By Carven
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1960/1970 France Haute Couture evening dress from Carven House Designer in blue silk muslin from the 60s/70s. Bustier with thin straps and large low-cut neckline embroidered wi...
$895
Size: 40 ( US 10 )
1990s Givenchy Size 10 / 40 By Alexander McQueen Silver Logo Kitten Heels Shoes
By Givenchy
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare GIVENCHY by Alexander McQueen vintage 90s silver embossed kitten heels in hard to find Size 10 / 40! Features silver embossed leather with silver metal Givenchy logo at each toe...
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictures). One shoulder can be wo...
$550Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Amen Wardy
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
Alexander McQueen New S/S 2002 Three Piece Skirt Suit with Intricate Embroidery
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk/linen black skirt suit from Alexander McQueen including an additional matching white skirt. The jacket has peak lapels, a breast pocket, small shoulder padding, side...
PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture c.1964 Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Cropped Jacket
By Pierre Balmain Couture
Located in Thiensville, WI
PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Ball Cropped Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Pierre Balmain (Attributed) Designer: Pierre Balmain Collection: c.1964 Style: C...
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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