Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent YSL Tribal Graffiti Purple + Pink Silk Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche YSL tribal graffiti print silk dress! Features vibrant colors of purple, fuchsia pink, brown and burgundy throughout.
Tom Ford x Yves Saint Laurent SS 2002 Runway Safari Runway Silk Fringe Poncho M
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
The silhouette is fluid and architectural, referencing Ford’s sensual reinterpretation of safari and tribal influences for YSL’s early 2000s runway. The dense fringe work is meticulo...
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent lucite purple green beaded necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
YSL necklace beaded necklace tribal design, from early YSL collection during 70s Comes with large beaded It is designed by Loulou dela Falaise
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Red beaded necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
YSL necklace lucite beaded necklace tribal design, from early YSL Rive Gauche collection during 70s Comes with large beads It is designed by Loulou dela Falaise
YSL Tribal Drop Gold Red Green Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Yves Saint Laurent bib necklace with gold hollow drops. Comes with original box.
Yves St Laurent YSL Rive Gauche geometric tribal knit sweater 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Yves St Laurent Rive Gauche geometric tribal knit sweater 1970s...A bohemian inspired design in deep rich colours...Long sleeve sweater is unlined, closes at the neck with a hook...1...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Rare African Tribal Shell Choker Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage rare African tribal inspired braided cord necklace embellished with shells.
Herve Leger Purple Bandage Dress
By Herve Léger
Located in Paris, FR
1990s Herve Leger purple knitted bandage dress featuring a short length, pleats on the body, front bands yokes details, a center back zip on a brown band. Composition :90% rayon, 9%...
Tom Ford for Gucci 2003 Cruise Collection Black White Fringe Poncho Top
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Gucci by Tom Ford Cruise 2003 Black and White Fringe Poncho Top Step into early 2000s glamour with this striking Gucci poncho, designed by Tom Ford for the Cruise 2003 collection. Th...
Halston 1970's Purple Fuchsia Linen Halter Dress
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signature simple, yet effective, 1970's silhouette from Halston. Luscious linen in a vibrant shade of grape purple. Elegant and figure-flattering Marilyn Monroe-esque fit and flare ...
S/S 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway Jaguar Chiffon Wrap Gown FR36
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible jaguar print, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche's backless gown designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2002 collection, this fabulous cut-out gown debuted...
Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress Fringed dress with alligator/snake print from the iconic 2011S/S collection. The low-cut dress has an asymmetric style and is cra...
UNWORN Yves Saint Laurent YSL by Tom Ford Spring 2004 Layered Silk Dress 38
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Switzerland, CH
RARE COLLECTOR'S ITEM STUNNING SILK DRESS BY TOM FORD FOR HIS FINAL SUMMER COLLECTION 2004 FOR YVES SAINT LAURENT DETAILS: Beautiful YSL by Tom Ford silk dress From this last su...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Cotton Off-Shoulders Top F/W 2001 Fr. 34 US 2/4
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fall/Winter 2001 Ready-to-Wear Collection Size - France 34 (US - 2,4) Measurements: Length - 24 inches, Bust - 30" and up. because of styl...
$2,995Sale Price|39% Off
Size: One Size
Magnificent Silk Yves Saint Laurent Wrap Stole Jacket Cape 2006
By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Store Display Stunning Fuchsia Silk Evening Cape/Overcoat Size: One Size Hand Sewn and Limited Edition Fall 2006 A rare Find The black sash tie on the runway i...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL S/S 2003 Runway Ruched Shirt Blouse Top
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL S/S 2003 Runway Ruched Shirt Blouse Top Look 11 from the Spring 2003 Collection.
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent S/S 2002 Mini Black Silk Woven Fringe Skirt S M
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black Silk Mini Skirt S/S 2002 Runway Collection Designer sizes available S and M Super Sexy, 100% Silk, Exquisitely Woven, Finished with ...
1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche purple silk floral RUNWAY dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare. 1976 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche purple floral silk dress exactly as seen on the runway. The dress is made from lightweight printed silk in shades of violet and lavende...
$223Sale Price|20% Off
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Variation Vintage Fuchsia Tunic Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gorgeous unworn fuchsia tunic dress. Short sleeves. Large buttons. 2 front pockets. Unlined. Label reads Yves Saint Laurent Variation Made in France. Si...
$495
Size: Labelled 12, best fits S/M
1960s Emilio Pucci Black, Purple and Grey Silk Pucci Print Short Sleeve Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Pucci 1960s lightweight silk dress with black skirt and Pucci print bodice with short sleeves and v-neck. Grey, cream, purple and fuchsia print signed "Emilio" throughout. Si...
$4,575
Size: 40 / US 8
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Runway Spring Summer 2002 Size 40 / 8 Brown Set
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic and rare documented vintage YVES SAINT LURENT Rive Gauche by TOM FORD Spring / Summer 02 Runway silk and mesh military inspired cargo vest blouse and skirt ! The perfect alter...
Hermès Chale Triangle a franges 1990s Cashmere and Leather Fringes Shawl Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Maxi Triangle shawl with fringe in burgundy cashmere and long knotted fringes in matching leather. Approximately 200 cm wide x 100 cm high (excluding the 45 cm fringe). The sh...
Christian Dior shawl by John Galliano circa 2003
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 2003 under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Dark-brown crochet shawl ending with fringes. Made in Italy. Condition: Very good condi...
$2,159Sale Price|20% Off
New W Box Gucci Malika Large Python Clutch Bag in Bronze Pewter Spring 2011
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New With Tags & Box A Rare Find New Spring 2011 Runway $3950 Bronze Metallic Pewter Full 100% Python Throughout the Bag Braided Double Straps Wrap Around and Connect ...
Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, SS1977
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Cut from airy sheer silk chiffon, this rare 1977 Spring-Summer Saint Laurent Rive Gauche maxi dress is shirred from under the chest to the hips for a flattering - though comfortable ...
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche silk floral wrap dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
This figure flattering, silk, wrap-dress by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche from 1980* has a beautiful multicolor floral print. The pink, orange and purple flowers surrounded by green...
Silk Ivory backless nightgown with lace inset Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk Ivory backless nightgown with lace inset and belt wrapped around the waist. SIZE 44/L
Chanel Vintage S/S 1990 Pink Black CC Tweed Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An iconic Chanel vintage jacket from the Spring/Summer 1990 collection, designed by Karl Lagerfeld at the height of the supermodel era. Rendered in soft pink and black textured wool ...
Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2003 Black Satin Lace Up Corset Bustier Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monica Bellucci loved this S/S 2003 Dolce & Gabbana corset so much that she wore it on Maxim's June 2003 cover and then again in it's gown iteration at the Cannes Film Festival! ...
Prada /19971998 Black Sheer Silk Chiffon Negligée Slip Dress, Size IT 2
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Berlin, BE
An exceptionally rare Prada sheer silk negligée dating to 1997/1998. Executed in black silk chiffon with a touch of elastane for fluid drape, the piece embodies the lingerie-inspired...
HERMES black Togo leather HAC 50 Travel Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès HAC 50 travel bag in black is crafted from durable and beautifully textured Togo leather, offering a refined balance of structure and softness. Inspired by...
$8,246Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel Mini Shearling Flap Bag Brown Lambskin Brushed Gold Hardware Furry Coco
By Chanel
Located in West Chester, PA
CHANEL This Chanel Mini Shearling Flap Bag is of dark brown lambskin leather and beige shearling with brushed gold Hardware, featuring a mixture of signature diamond quilted lambskin...
CHANEL Summer 1994 Runway Swimsuit Lagerfeld Era Claudia Schiffer Campaign
By Chanel
Located in CACHAN, FR
Rare and iconic vintage Chanel one-piece swimsuit from the legendary Spring/Summer 1994 runway collection designed by Karl Lagerfeld. A true collector’s archive piece featuring the o...
White satin Tuxedo wrap evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White satin Tuxedo wrap evening dress. Main fabric composition: 96% rayon, 4% elastane. Lining: 57% rayon, 43% polyester. Shoulder pad. Hidden snap closure on the left side on the wa...
$880
Size: FR 36 (US 2-4) but runs small
Yves Saint Laurent "Hommage A Matisse" Runway Dress, Spring-Summer 1983
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
As a tribute to the painters he admired, YSL celebrated once again "Le Peintre de la Couleur", Henri Matisse, with his 1982 Spring-Summer haute couture collection. Our dress is from ...
Tom Ford for Gucci Bondage Draped Viscose Silk Jersey Dress, Late 90s Early 00s
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, BE
A striking example of Tom Ford’s celebrated tenure at Gucci, this body-conscious jersey dress embodies the sensual glamour and innovative construction that defined the house during t...
$1,305Sale Price|20% Off
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Runway 1991 Leon Bakst Print Wrap Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche vintage runway wrap dress featuring an opulent LEON BAKST "Ballets Russes" inspired multicolored print. Spring/Summer 1991 Ready-to-Wear collection, a...
Off-white silk long skirt CHRISTIAN DIOR
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white silk long skirt . Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the left side. Rayon gros-grain inside the waist. SIZE S
Thierry Mugler Bombshell Gown FW 1986 Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Cut from liquid black silk velvet and sculpted with the precision of a master couturier, this Thierry Mugler gown embodies the Designer's enduring obsession with the female form. The...
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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