$537Sale Price|40% Off
Love 2002 Archival Pigment Print, Modern Style, 21st Century, Unframed
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in CANNES, FR
Yves Saint Laurent ( 1936 -2008 ) LOVE 2002. Impression offset en couleurs . 60 x 43cm Non entoilée .
Archival Pigment
Yves Saint Laurent 1990s Antique Silver Tone, Shell & Pearl Large Charm Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Key signature details include a classic, cutout circular charm reading "Love Yves Saint Laurent", a textured metal disc featuring bold, cutout "YSL" block lettering and the unmistaka...
Base Metal
Yves Saint Laurent bag 'In Love Again' by Yves Saint Laurent 1998
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - 1998 'In love again' limited edition Collection under the artistic direction of Yves Saint Laurent.
Yves Saint Laurent Rock Crystal "Love" Pendant
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Rare Yves Saint Laurent Rock Crystal Love Pendant made by Maison Goossens in sterling silver with gilt applications.
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Original Love 2001 Poster
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent YSL "Love 2001" Poster featuring bright green colorful and boldly graphic, an Yves Saint Laurent signature.
1992 original “LOVE” poster by Yves Saint Laurent
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
This vibrant “LOVE” poster by Yves Saint Laurent belongs to a joyful and highly recognizable series created by the couturier from the 1980s through the 1990s.
Paper
1984 original “LOVE” poster by Yves Saint Laurent
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
This vibrant “LOVE” poster by Yves Saint Laurent belongs to a joyful and highly recognizable series created by the couturier from the 1980s through the 1990s.
Paper
1996 original “LOVE” poster by Yves Saint Laurent
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
This vibrant “LOVE” poster by Yves Saint Laurent belongs to a joyful and highly recognizable series created by the couturier from the 1980s through the 1990s.
Paper
1994 original “LOVE” poster by Yves Saint Laurent
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
This vibrant “LOVE” poster by Yves Saint Laurent belongs to a joyful and highly recognizable series created by the couturier from the 1980s through the 1990s.
Paper
1988 original “LOVE” poster by Yves Saint Laurent
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
This vibrant “LOVE” poster by Yves Saint Laurent belongs to a joyful and highly recognizable series created by the couturier from the 1980s through the 1990s.
Paper
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Yves Saint Laurent 'LOVE 1997' Original Vintage Poster
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Yves Saint Laurent 'LOVE 1997' Original Vintage Poster In 1970, Yves Saint Laurent designed the first in a series of greeting cards in poster form that he would send his friends, ...
Paper
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Yves Saint Laurent 'LOVE 1991' Original Vintage Poster
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Yves Saint Laurent 'LOVE 1991' Original Vintage Poster In 1970, Yves Saint Laurent designed the first in a series of greeting cards in poster form that he would send his friends, ...
Paper
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Yves Saint Laurent 'LOVE 1998' Original Vintage Poster
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Yves Saint Laurent 'LOVE 1995' Original Vintage Poster In 1970, Yves Saint Laurent designed the first in a series of greeting cards in poster form that he would send his friends, ...
Paper
Yves Saint Laurent LOVE Silk Scarf Custom Pillow
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Stamford, CT
1990s Yves Saint Laurent yellow silk LOVE scarf newly made into a custom oversized square pillow.
Silk, Velvet, Down
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Love Heart Hammered Cuff Bracelet
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage hammered gilt cuff bracelet featuring a heart centrepiece with engraved LOVE.
Yves Saint Laurent Love s/s 92 suit with hearts
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Genova, IT
Tailleur con cuori Yves Saint Laurent Love s/s 92 ABOUT Giacca vintage di YSL Variation collezione primavera-estate 1992 con una stampa di cuori multicolori su sfondo bianco e gonn...
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Love Heart Hammered Cuff Bracelet
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Love Heart Hammered Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 1.14 inches (2.9 cm) Circumference: 7 inches (17.80 cm) opening included Features: - 100% Aut...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Heart Love Crystals Clear Openwork Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Heart Love Shining Clear Crystals Cube Square Marquise Water Tear Drop Openwork Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent conditi...
Gold Plate
YVES SAINT LAURENT Vintage Love Cards Print Reversible Oversized Coat Size L
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage oversized coat featuring a detailed print in vibrant colors with YVES SAINT LAURENT "LOVE" postcards on a black background.
Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Vintage Signed Love Cards Print Reversible Puffer Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
A striking and iconic Yves Saint Laurent 1980s vintage puffer coat, featuring a vibrant Love print inspired by the hand-drawn Valentine's Day signed cards Saint Laurent sent to frien...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Massive Large Crystals Heart Love Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Large Whole Shining Sparkling Crystals Heart Love Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuin...
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Silver Heart Love Ribbed Unisex Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Unisex Heart Love Logo Abnormal Ribbed Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Silver Tone Very excellent condition.
Silver
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Ruby Love Feather Heart Bow Crystals Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture 1984/85 Vintage Arty Red Ruby Clear Heart Bow Crystals Love Leaf Feather Water Tear Drop Pendant Elegant Modernist Choker Collar Necklace, Gold P...
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gripoix Ruby Vintage Large Heart Love Cabochon Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Large Gripoix Ruby Red Heart Love Cabochon Crystal Chunky Statement Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Heart Love Shining Clear Crystals Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Heart Love Shining Clear Crystals Cube Square Marquise Water Tear Drop Openwork Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100...
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Ruby Sapphire Emerald Heart Love Link Bracelet
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Unisex Heart Love Ruby Emerald Sapphire Citrine Red Green Navy Yellow Orange Purple Square Cube Oval Round Circle Marquise Crystals Link Interlock...
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Emerald Heart Cross Crystals Love Bow Marquise Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche Vintage Arty Unisex Huge Massive Large Cross Twist Layer Emerald Green Heart Love Leaf Bow Ribbon Whole Shining Sparkling Crystals Marquise Elegant...
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Amethyst Gripoix Cabochon Heart Love Logo Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Unisex Gripoix Amethyst Purple Cabochon Heart Love Logo Elegant Modenist Exquisite Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Orange Heart Love Floral Pearl Drop Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty 1980s Textured Orange Heart Love Floral Flower White Pearl Elegant Drop Dangle Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Good condition.
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Amber Gold Heart Love Square 2 Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Gripoix Amber Orange Cabochon Heart Love Square Cube Elegant Modernist 2 Gift Jewellery Set Earrings Brooch Pendant, Gold Tone Very excellent con...
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gripoix Ruby Huge Four Clover Love Heart Brooch Pendant
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Arty Gripoix Huge Ruby Red Cabochon Four Clover Heart Love Pendant Choker Necklace Modernist Elegant Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very exc...
Gold Plate
18k Gold Thimble by Yves Saint Laurent
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
All around the thimble is engraved "Yves Saint Laurent Love 1994" in a manuscript typography.
18k Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Arty Long Glow Logo Heart Love Drop Elegant Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Long Glow Logo Letter Heart Love Drop Dangle Elegant Modernist Exquisite Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche YSL 90 Veste Love FR38 Oversize Down Jacket M
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche reversible down jacket from 1990 in black quilted polyester on one side and printed with Love and Yves Saint Laurent "labels" on the other side, oversi...
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Iconic Initials Hearts Stars Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
T-bar closure and love hearts toggles. Cursive signature YVES SAINT LAURENT embossed on the love hearts toggles.
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Spring Summer 1994 Sealife Bracelet
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
Spring/Summer 1994 Collection. T bar closure. Love heart clasp. Embossed YVES SAINT LAURENT on the love hearts.
Gilt Metal
Yves Saint Laurent by Robert Goossens 'Love' Bracelet inspired by Jean Cocteau
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
The reverse side of the heart is elegantly engraved with "LOVE" and the "Yves Saint Laurent" signature. This specific design language draws direct aesthetic inspiration from the poet...
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent by Robert Goossens 'Love' Necklace inspired by Jean Cocteau
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
The reverse side of the heart is elegantly engraved with "LOVE" and the "Yves Saint Laurent" signature. This specific design language draws direct aesthetic inspiration from the poet...
Gold Plate
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Sun Face Charm Black Passementerie Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Sun Face Charm Black Passementerie Belt Measurements: Height: 2.16 inches (5.5 cm) Wearable Length: 32.67 inches to 35 inches (83 cm to 89 cm) Featur...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Gripoix Crystals Gold Hearts Love Link Bracelet
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Arty Gripoix Clear Crystals Hearts Love Interlinked Elegant Bracelet, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Gold Tone Iconic Initials Hearts Stars Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
T-bar closure and love hearts toggles. Cursive signature YVES SAINT LAURENT embossed on the love hearts toggles.
Gilt Metal
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Blue Aqua Gold Love Heart Crystal Cabochon Brooch
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Vintage Unisex Aqua Blue Cabochon Heart Love Crystal Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition, not any colour loss. oxidised ...
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" 1970s Red Silk Blouse & Signed Tassel Cord Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
No size label. please use Measurements that are taken flat: Sh to Sh 15,5inches/39cm(x2) - Ua to Ua 24inches/61cm(x2) - Waist 27inches/69cm(x2) - Total length 25inches/64cm - Sleeve...
Yves Saint Laurent "Rive Gauche" Fall Winter 1977 Runway Brown Silk Crepe Floral
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Made in France - 100% silk Approximately French size 36 or 38 Measurements that are taken flat: Blouse: Ua to Ua 20inch/51cm(x2) - Waist 18,5inch/47cm(x2) - Sleeve 25inch/63cm - TL...
$321Sale Price|29% Off
Yves Saint Laurent Brown Leather Gold Toned Studs with Gold Heart Charm Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Featuring gold-toned heart shape hardware charm with "Love" and "Yves Saint Laurent" written on the front and back
Yves Saint Laurent - Love 1986 Original Vintage Poster
By Pierre Bergé
Located in Winchester, GB
Beginning in 1970, the legendary Yves Saint Laurent sent "Love" posters & cards each year to loved ones and clients to celebrate the new year.
Paper
A Heart, Yves Saint Laurent jewellery powder compact by Robert Goossens C. 1980
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
For him, the heart is like a declaration of love to women. Yves Saint Laurent crystallised this devotion in a heart, seen on the bodice of his model and muse Victoire during his firs...
Rare YSL Saint Laurent Purple LOVE Clutch - Jardín Majorelle Edition 70s Style
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare YSL Saint Laurent LOVE Clutch - Jardín Majorelle Edition Elevate your collection with this stunning, highly collectible Yves Saint Laurent "LOVE" clutch.
Vintage Fendi Pequin Stripe Trinket Box
By Fendi, Fendi Casa
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique trinket or jewerly box for your loved pieces. YSL, YVES SAINT LAURENT, VALENTINO, CHANEL, VERSACE, FENDI, HAUTE COUTURE, CHIC, HIGH FASHION, DESIGNER, HAUTE BIJOUX
Leather, Fabric
Vintage Yves Saint-Laurent Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in BÈGLES, FR
Perhaps for a man it is the gift, in order to reveal his passion or quite simply for us in order to please ourselves or to offer to a friend, and to carry on us, joy and love accordi...
Gold Plate
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Red Soft Leather Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, Chelsea
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Red Leather Jacket. This gorgeous piece by Yves Saint Laurent dates back from the 1980’s.
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Satin Draped Dress - 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, Chelsea
Stunning Yves Saint Laurent Silk Satin Dress. This dazzling dress in silvery-mauve is fabulously draped giving a great silhouette.
Unavailable
Size: 40 (France) - 8 (US) / 12 (UK)
Yves Saint Laurent Cream Cotton Dress With Gold Trim, 2011
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, Chelsea
Yves Saint Laurent Cream Cotton Dress. This stylish dress by Yves Saint Laurent was created for the 2011 Spring / Summer Collection.
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Red and Black Abstract Print Silk Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
We always love the prints that Yves Saint Laurent used and this one features unique black shapes that looks almost like lilypads.
Unavailable
Size: see description
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage 1991 Green Peplum Jacket & Skirt Suit W/ Original Tag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
We love vintage Yves Saint Laurent and find that his pieces truly stand the test of time!
Unavailable
Size: 36 (Fr) - 4 (US) / 8 (UK)
1980 Yves Saint Laurent Le Smoking Sequin Jacket, Long and Short Skirt Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, Chelsea
Spectacular Rare Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Le Smoking Sequin Evening Ensemble.
Unavailable
Size: 40 (France) - 8 (US) / 12 (UK)
1980's Yves Saint Laurent Black Polka Dot Silk Dress With Ruffles and Velvet
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, Chelsea
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Black Polka Dot Silk Dress. This beautiful dress by Yves Saint Laurent dates back from the 1980’s.
Yves Saint Laurent Black Suede Palais Platform Peep Toe Pumps Size 38.5
By Saint Laurent
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
You are sure to love these amazing pumps from Yves Saint Laurent as they're well-built and utterly gorgeous!
Yves Saint Laurent black velvet evening dress fuchsia taffeta sleeves, c.1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in London, GB
“One should always be tempted to untie a woman’s clothes” – Yves Saint Laurent A symbol of femininity and the love that Yves Saint Laurent had for women, the bow — be it demure or se...
Unavailable
Christian Dior Pearl Logo Demi Parure
By Christian Dior
Located in Mastic Beach, NY
He put on a private show for the queen of England at the French Embassy in London, his funeral was attended by the Duchess of Windsor, as well as fellow courtiers, and many others wh...
Christian Dior Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Mastic Beach, NY
He put on a private show for the queen of England at the French Embassy in London, his funeral was attended by the Duchess of Windsor, as well as fellow courtiers, and many others wh...
Christian Dior Floral Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Mastic Beach, NY
He put on a private show for the queen of England at the French Embassy in London, his funeral was attended by the Duchess of Windsor, as well as fellow courtiers, and many others wh...
Christian Dior Pearl and Crystal Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Mastic Beach, NY
He put on a private show for the queen of England at the French Embassy in London, his funeral was attended by the Duchess of Windsor, as well as fellow courtiers, and many others wh...
Multico Love Yves Saint Laurent YSL Georgette Silk Large Shawl
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous Saint Laurent multico georgette silk shawl ( 100% silk ) featuring a LOVE motive. Marked YSL 46.4 in. (118 cm) X 85in (216 cm) In good vintage condition. (some screens dis...
" LOVE " 74.
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in CANNES, FR
Yves Saint Laurent ( 1936 -2008 ) LOVE 1974 . Impression Offset en couleurs . 50 x 40 cm Non Entoilée .
Archival Pigment
Yves Saint Laurent Love Poster, 1997
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Yves Saint Laurent "Love" poster from 1997 featuring vibrant colored stripes with the word "LOVE".
Maple, Paper
Yves Saint Laurent Love Poster, 1998
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Yves Saint Laurent "Love" poster from 1998 featuring vibrant colored blocks with the word "LOVE".
Maple, Paper
Yves Saint Laurent Love Poster, 1984
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Yves Saint Laurent "Love" poster from 1984 featuring vibrant colored wide stripes with the word "LOVE".
Maple, Paper
Yves Saint Laurent Love Poster, 1999
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Yves Saint Laurent "Love" poster from 1999 featuring a motif of light blue doves with the word "LOVE".
Paper
Yves Saint Laurent Love Poster, 1983
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Yves Saint Laurent "Love" poster from 1983 featuring a vibrant motif of colorful shapes with the word "LOVE".
Maple, Paper
Yves Saint Laurent "Love" Poster, 1995
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Yves Saint Laurent "Love" poster from 1995 featuring the word LOVE with shades of green and blue colors.
Maple, Paper
Yves Saint Laurent Love Poster, 1998
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original and rare Yves Saint Laurent "Love" poster from 1998, newly framed in light maple wood and UV plexi.
Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
Yves Saint Laurent Love Poster, 1997
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original and rare Yves Saint Laurent "Love" poster from 1997, newly framed in light maple wood and UV plexi.
Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
Yves Saint Laurent "Love" Poster, 1996
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Yves Saint Laurent "Love" poster from 1996 featuring a pink bow motif with different shades of pink, green, blue, and a yellow star, all surrounding the word "love" in the c...
Maple, Paper
Yves Saint Laurent Love printed belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Multicolour silk printed belt from Yves Saint Laurent Vintage featuring a gold-tone buckle fastening. 5cm X 73cm In excellent vintage condition. Made in France.
Yves Saint Laurent "Love" Lithograph Poster, 1981
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Yves Saint Laurent "Love" lithograph poster from 1981 featuring vibrant colors with the word "LOVE".
Maple, Paper
Yves Saint Laurent "Love" Lithograph Poster, 1975
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Yves Saint Laurent "Love" lithograph poster from 1975 featuring vibrant colors of orange, blue, pink and green with a black snake and the word "LOVE".
Maple, Paper
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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