Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pink Linen Safari Shirt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage pink linen Yves Saint Laurent safari shirt featuring a folding collar, button front, two large button pockets, and easy sleeves.
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Iconic Black Velvet Safari Shirt US Size 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT VARIATION vintage iconic black velvet SAFARI shirt.
Size: 36 - oversized style
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Safari Tunic S/S 1990
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in London, GB
- Spring/ Summer 1990 YSL Rive Gauche runway collection by Yves Saint Laurent - Sold by Mae Vintage London - Cotton gabardine safari jacket/tunic with large bronze buttons asymmet...
Saint Laurent 70s Sahariana Safari vintage Jacket
Located in Carnate, IT
Yves Saint Laurent Saharan Safari Jacket. Iconic 70s vintage piece.
2002 Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Safari Collection Suit
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Spring / summer 2002 Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent khaki skirt suit from the famed safari collection.
S/S 2002 Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent cognac silk safari suit
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2002 ready-to-wear collection.
Iconic 1968 Yves Saint Laurent Safari Tunic
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Spring/ Summer 1968 Yves Saint Laurent Saharienne Tunic in a blush tone. Exceptional french tailoring, featuring four panel pleated pockets and yoke back. Very Good Vintage Conditio...
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche Red Safari Style Shirt
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Lake Park, FL
VIntage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche red cotton button up long sleeve Safari style pocket shirt with drawstring cinch waist.
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk Zebra pattern Red 4 pocket Safari Style Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Lake Park, FL
This is a vintage Yves Saint Laurent 100% silk Zebra pattern red four pocket button up safari style blouse made in France.
Yves Saint Laurent Saharienne Safari Two Piece Skirt Suit Set Pink Pockets 1990s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent saharienne safari inspired two-piece set in baby pink with wooden buttons and big, workwear pockets.
Rare Yves Saint Laurent Rose Print Safari Jacket 1970
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL pink floral "rose print" cotton "Safari" jacket with button front and pockets.
Size: Small / Medium
Yves Saint Laurent Safari Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent iconic olive green long sleeve safari tunic featuring two chest pockets, two pockets at the hips and a front lace up closure.
Size: No Size Marked
Yves Saint Laurent Black Safari Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent mens black iconic collared safari jacket featuring button front pockets at the chest and hips and elastic at the waist.
Yves Saint Laurent Black Iconic Safari Tunic
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent iconic vintage Saint Laurent Rive Gauche black lace up safari tunic.
Yves Saint Laurent Safari Lace Up Tank
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent khaki lace up safari tank top.
Size: 36 or Small
Yves Saint Laurent Green Safari Tunic, 1978
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ICONIC 1978 GREEN SAFARI TUNIC Condition : Excellent Vintage Condition Size : 36 OR SMALL An important and rare olive green Yves Saint Laurent cotton tunic with laces, four pockets,...
Yves Saint Laurent Olive Cotton Safari Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Saint Laurent olive colored cotton peasant top with corset detail. Condition: Excellent Measurement(s) 32" Bust, 28" Waist Size: 40
Yves Saint Laurent Safari Jacket & Fur Trim Hood
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent khaki safari jacket featuring a fur trim hood and cinched waist.
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Saffron Cotton Safari Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage saffron cotton Yves Saint Laurent "Safari" jacket featuring six center-front buttons, a fitted body, two front flap pockets, button...
Yves Saint Laurent Khaki Safari Lace Up Peasant Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent khaki safari corset peasant top featuring a built in peplum below the waist, tassel cording lacing up the front and full peasant style sleeves.
Yves Saint Laurent Brown Safari Lace Up Peasant Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent brown safari corset peasant top featuring a built in peplum below the waist, tassel cording lacing up the front and full peasant style sleeves.
1990s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Safari Suit Sets
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 1990’s vintage Yves Saint Laurent black silk safari lace up suit jacket and skirt set was born from YSL’s time spent in Northern Africa.
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage S/S 2002 Runway Brown Mombasa Silk Safari Skirt
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
We are excited to present this Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Spring Summer 2002 mombasa silk safari skirt, as seen on the runway - look 33.
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage S/S 2002 Silk Brown Poncho with Safari Fringe
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
We are excited to present this Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Spring Summer 2002 poncho.
Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent Black Patent Leather Safari Jacket
By Stefano Pilati, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent black patent leather safari jacket featuring pockets at the chest and hips, a zip front closure and lace up detailing up the front.
Vintage S/S 2002 Runway Black Mombasa Safari Skirt
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Spring Summer 2002 mombasa silk safari skirt, as seen on the runway.
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Safari Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage safari jacket. This jacket features : - Two patch pockets on breast. - Two pockets on hips. - Long sleeves. - Adjustable belt with silver toned rings buck...
Size: Small
Yves Saint Laurent Safari Corset
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent iconic black safari top with traditional peasant sleeves and a lace up front and peplum finished off with tassels on either end of the cord.
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Silk Safari Tunic Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Measurements: Size: 38 Size estimate: Small to Medium Shoulders: 15 inches Sleeves: 25 inches Bust: 36 inches Waist: 32 inches Length: 28 inches This vintage Yves Saint Laurent butt...
Yves Saint Laurent Black Safari Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent black button front safari jacket featuring a built in waist band and pockets at the chest and hips.
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Green Cotton Safari Mini Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Green Mini Gabardine Tunic safari dress.
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Iconic Brown Safari Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT VARIATION vintage iconic brown SAFARI dress.
Rare Iconic Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Safari Hat from 1968 Safari Collection
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing, and rare iconic vintage YSL hat, from the 1968 "Safari Collection!" Textured light khaki cotton, with a wide brim, and gold buckle on the side. Floppy, but not 'too' flopp...
Yves Saint Laurent Black Cotton Safari Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Long sleeve back cotton lace up safari style dress.
Yves Saint Laurent Variation YSL Vintage Safari Tunic Dress 1990s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT Variation vintage Safari dress from the 1990s.
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Iconic Vintage Cotton Safari Tunic Dress, 1990s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage rare iconic 1990s cotton Safari tunic dress.
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Iconic Safari Dress US Size 10
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage iconic SAFARI dress. This dress features : - Lace-up front construction with metal eyelets and matching fabric rope. - 4 front pockets with snap button cl...
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche YSL Vintage Orange Cotton Safari Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE vintage 1980s Safari dress in bright burnt orange cotton fabric featuring lace-up front with original orange cord and a side slit.
Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" vintage 1970s cotton safari skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful 1970s skirt by Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" Made in cotton French size 38 Measurements are taken flat Waist 13inch/33cm(x2) - Hip 27inch/69cm(x2) - Total Length 26inch...
Size: Small - Medium
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Yellow Knit + Navy Blue String Nautical Safari Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic YVES SAINT LAURENT safari dress, with a twist! Part nautical, part safari chic! Canary yellow knit, with a navy blue cord woven through the collar and bust, with gold spheres ...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1990 Cotton Safari Tunic with Asymmetric Lacing
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage beige cotton Safari tunic with asymmetric lacing.
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Safari Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Safari Skirt in crisp navy poplin from the 1980's.
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent 1968 Khaki Cotton Safari Lace-Up Detail Mini Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Yves Saint Laurent "Rive Gauche" Spring Summer 1968 Iconic Khaki Cotton Lace-Up Safari Mini Dress This mini dress is a cl...
Vintage 90s Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" silk blend roomy safari jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent comfortable silk and rayon blend safari-style roomy jacket.
Rare Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche " Safari " Iconic Zebra Halter Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Extremely Rare vintage YSL Rive Gauche cotton safari tie halter neck dress! Features an incredible, Avant Garde zebra print, that form two zebra body motifs at waist. Ultra important...
Vintage Yves St Laurent Safari Collection Trench coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Classic Saint Laurent trenchcoat circa 1960's. Please go by measurements taken flat in inches: Ua to Ua 22,5"(x2) - Waist 22,5"(x2) - Hips 24" - TL 45" - Sleeve from neckline 27,5"
YVES SAINT LAURENT by TOM FORD Vintage Runway S/2002 Leopard Safari Silk Top
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
From Tom Ford’s legendary Spring/Summer 2002 runway for Yves Saint Laurent, this sheer leopard-print blouse embodies the sensual sophistication that defined his era at the house.. L...
Yves Saint Laurent Olive Velvet Safari Jacket
By Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent olive green velvet safari jacket featuring a lace up and zipper front entrance and pockets at the chest and front hips.
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage Saharienne Dress Mint SZ 36FR
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage Safari Mini Tunic Dress This tunic features : Diagonal cut.Large size metal buttons Asymmetric front lacing.
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage YSL Safari Shorts
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in US
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage YSL White Cotton Twill Safari Shorts High Waisted, Front side pockets, Thigh patch pockets with button, Cuffed hem.
Yves Saint Laurent Safari Jumpsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, ON
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche vintage safari jumpsuit.
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Lace-Up Safari Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful example of the iconic « Saharienne » declined by Yves Saint Laurent during his career. This YSL Variation safari dress is a reinterpretation of the original version shot...
YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche Iconic Vintage Safari Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Cloverdale, CA
YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche Iconic Vintage Safari Suit This wonderful iconic Safari suit is made of what feels like a soft cotton blend in a timeless shade of light brown.
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche vintage Safari Jumpsuit sz 44
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Guache vintage Safari Jumpsuit Sz 44 Bust 43" Sleeve 24" Waist 31" Inseam 33"
H 30 in L 30 in
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage 1970's Safari Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in US
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage 1970's Safari Jacket Cotton twill, buttons down front, matching fabric belt with D ring buckle, 4 front pockets, long sleeves with cuff and bu...
H 25 in L 25 in
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage 1970's Safari Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in US
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage 1970's Safari Jacket Button front, nehru collar, drawstring waist, elastic at back waist, hidden satin lined pockets in front seams, 3/4 sleev...
Yves Saint Laurent tan safari dress, circa 1980
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
An amazing example of the safari inspired designs that Yves Saint Laurent first debuted in 1968, this dress is a great investment piece.
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Safari Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
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S/S 2002 VINTAGE TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT SAFARI SKIRT
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT Safari Skirt S/S 2002 100% Cotton FR size 40 - US 8 waist 16", hips 19", length 26" In excellent condition Shown with YSL safari leather ja...
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Iconic Saharienne Safari Tunic C. 1968
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in US
This Yves Saint Laurent vintage safari jacket was gifted to a Parisian model in 1969 and it is featured in an olive green cotton twill with a lace up tie fastening and four functiona...
S/S 2002 Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent cognac silk safari suit
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Spring/ Summer 2002 ready-to-wear collection. Cognac stretch silk chiffon blouse and silk muslin skirt French size 38 - US 6 Made in France Pre-owned, in excellent condition Yo...
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT White leather 'Safari' hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Excellent condition YVES SAINT LAURENT White leather 'Safari' hat. The hat was designed by Yves Saint Laurent in the 1970's. Soft, white leather fabrication with cross-lacing, ...
Yves Saint Laurent Men's Beige Cotton Single Breasted YSL Safari Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Yves Saint Laurent Men's Beige Cotton Single Breasted YSL Safari Jacket Size: Marked 54 which is roughly a men's Large to XL.
Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black + Nude Viscose 80s Mini Sweater Dress Tunic
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 1980s AZZEDINE ALAIA black and nude viscose micro mini sweater dress / tunic! Features the most luxurious soft viscose rayon that drapes the body so beautifully. Dolman ...
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
2000s KRIZIA Sheer micro mini beaded yellow
By Krizia
Located in Austin, TX
2000s KRIZIA Sheer mini beaded nylon and spandex with beading Condition: Excellent 33" bust, 30" waist, 31" hips, 29" length One size ( fits US 0 - 6 )
Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous lavender stretch silk dress by Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 collection. It has a plunging front neckline and racer back with multiple seams emanating from it and the side ...
Thierry Mugler FW 1993 jacket Blazer Wool
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
This Thierry Mugler jacket is a striking example of Thierry Mugler's excellent tailoring, combining both structure and femininity. Assuming is is from his beautiful FW 1993 Collectio...
Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage YSL knit top, with gorgeous rhinestones on each strap. Flattering fit, with incredible construction. In great condition. Approximately Size Small (lots of stretch) M...
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
New Tom Ford x Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2004 Red Black Shoes 36.5 38 38.5 39 42
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Shoes Wedge Sandals F/W 2004 Collection Italian Sizes Available 36.5 - US 6.5, 38 - US 8, 38.5 - US 8.5, 39 - US 9, 42 - US 12. Black Velvet, Dark...
Thierry Mugler Couture Vintage Off White Sequined Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE vintage off white sequined jacket. Hidden snap button down front closure. Two side pockets. Fully lined. Shoulder pads. Label reads THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE. ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Embellished Dress 2005 Collection French size 42 ( US 10 ) Silver tone beads over the beige silk, Signature Galliano little buttons closu...
1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT metallic caftan cape and dress ensemble
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This stunning Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche two-piece ensemble, dating to circa 1978, is made of a sheer silk chiffon woven with metallic threads forming a dense floral motif in ton...
John Galliano black mohair jacket and skirt suit, fw 1999
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black and white mohair striped jacket and skirt suit. Fall-Winter 1999
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
Size: FR 34
Yves Saint Laurent Quilted Jacket S/S 1977
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Norwich, GB
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche jacket, in a quilted blue pattern with braided trim. From the Spring/Summer 1977 'Les Espagnoles et les Romantiques' Spanish influenced collection. As ...
2015 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO Cornely Embroidered runway coat with fur trim
By Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Cornely embroidered runway coat made of wool and silk with shearling collar and fox fur hem designed by Phoebe Philo exactly as seen on fall 2015 runway. This coat is the actual piec...
F/W 1992 Azzedine Alaïa Black Channel Velvet Blazer Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Fall/Winter 1992 collection, this Alaïa blazer is crafted from ribbed black velvet with a refined channel texture. The tailored design features a sculptural silhouette with ...
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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