Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Butterfly Enamel Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Butterfly Enamel Brooch Measurements: Height: 2 inches (5.08 cm) Width: 1.75 inches (4.44 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic YVES SAINT LAURENT. - Butter...
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Butterfly Enamel Charm Pendant Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Butterfly Enamel Charm Pendant Necklace Measurements: Height: 1.30 inches (3.3 cm) Width: 1.06 inches (2.7 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic YVES SAINT ...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage textured gold toned openwork butterfly brooch embellished with ruby red glass cabochon/crystal and faux pearls.
Gilt Metal
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Jewelled Butterfly Red Leather Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Jewelled Butterfly Red Leather Belt Measurements: Buckle Height: 1.96 inches (5 cm) Buckle Width: 2.44 inches (6.2 cm) Strap Height: 0.59 inch (1.5 cm...
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Butterfly Purple Enamel Clip-On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage massive gold tone butterfly clip-on earrings embellished with purple enamel.
Gilt Metal
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent by Robert Goossens Butterfly Rhinestone Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent by Robert Goossens Butterfly Rhinestone Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.65 inches (4.2 cm) Width: 1.69 inches (4.3 cm) Weight: 13 grams Features: - ...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Gold Purple Enamel Ripple Butterfly Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Large Butterfly Bow Purple Enamel Ripple Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated This is much larger than others on the market.
Gold Plate, Enamel
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Large Gold Purple Enamel Butterfly Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Arty Large Purple Enamel Butterfly Brooch, Gold Plated In excellent condition (no scratches, no loss of colour).
Gold Plate, Enamel
Yves Saint Laurent Pendentif Papillon YSL 1990 Golden Butterfly Pendant Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
Yves Saint Laurent pendant charm with the motif of a butterfly in gold metal decorated with purple enamel, mounted on a carabiner, signed. Total length 4.4 cm, width 2.7 cm. The pend...
Gilt Metal
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Gold Knot Bow Butterfly Ribbon Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Large Knot Bow Ribbon Pendant Foldable Chain Chunky Choker Collar Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Only colour l...
Gold Plate
Vintage YSL Gold Tone Crystal Cuff Bracelet with Flower and Butterfly, 1980
By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage YSL Flower and Butterfly Gold Tone with Crystal Cuff.
Mixed Metal
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl by Robert Goossens Butterfly Coral Branch Earring
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl by Robert Goossens Butterfly Coral Branch Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.08 inches (5.3 cm) Width: 2.04 inches (5.2 cm) Weigh per Earring: 17 grams ...
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H 1.97 in W 1.7 in D 0.2 in L 1.97 in
Yves Saint Laurent Purple Enamel Butterfly Brooch YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
A vintage butterfly brooch by Yves Saint Laurent in gold plated metal with purple enamel. It measures 4.3cm wide by 5cm high.
Base Metal, Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Silk Butterfly-Print Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York City, NY
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche ivory silk butterfly-print blouse. Slips on overhead. V neck.
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Butterfly Jeweled Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Butterfly Jeweled Earrings Measurements: Height: 1 6/8 inches Width: 1 6/8 inches Features: - 100% Authentic YVES SAINT LAURENT. - Intricate gilt met...
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Butterfly Oversized Sunglasses
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Butterfly Oversized Sunglasses Measurements: Height: 2.36 inches (6 cm) Horizontal Width: 5.59 inches (14.2 cm) Temples: 4.92 inches (12.5 cm) Featur...
YSL "Butterfly" Tunic
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
YSl black and white silk, "butterfly" motif, smock style, tunic with side pockets.
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Butterfly Print Silk Day Dress w/Balloon Sleeves 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
A 1970's Yves Saint Laurent black silk day dress with white butterfly print, elasticized square neck, balloon sleeves, a 2.5"wide self sash and a deep over-ruffle at hem. Size tag 36...
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Butterfly Sunglasses IRIS 52/14 135mm
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
A collectible accessory that effortlessly blends art, fashion, and history, these YSL butterfly sunglasses are a radiant echo of Yves Saint Laurent's creative spirit.
YSL Rive Gauche Butterfly earrings
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Designed in France by Robert Goossens, this beautiful pair of YSL pre-owned butterfly earrings are a true statement piece.
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Maison Gripoix Butterfly Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Maison Gripoix Butterfly Brooch Measurements: Height: 1.57 inches (4 cm) Width: 1.96 inches (5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic YVES SAINT LAURENT. - R...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage textured gold toned butterfly dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with a clear crystal center and a large blue dangling ball charm.
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Toned Jewelled Butterflies Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned necklace featuring butterfly links embellished with an aqua blue crystal.
Gilt Metal
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Clip-On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage textured gold toned butterfly clip-on earrings embellished with blue faux pearl, sapphire and aqua rhinestones.
Vintage 1993 YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl by Robert Goossens Butterfly Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1993 YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl by Robert Goossens Butterfly Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.40 inches (6.10 cm) Width: 1.97 inches (5 cm) Weight per Earring: 27 grams The bro...
Vintage Massive YSL Yves Saint Laurent by Robert Goossens Butterfly Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive YSL Yves Saint Laurent by Robert Goossens Butterfly Mother of Pearl Jewelled Earrings Measurements: Height: 2 4/8 inches (6.35 cm) Width: 2 inches (5.08 cm) The bro...
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W 1.58 in L 1.78 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Butterfly Purple Enamel Ripple Gold Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Large Butterfly Bow Purple Enamel Ripple Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated This is much larger than others on the market.
Gold Plate, Enamel
Massive YSL Yves Saint Laurent Robert Goossens Butterfly Mother of Pearl Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive YSL Yves Saint Laurent by Robert Goossens Butterfly Mother of Pearl Jeweled Brooch Measurements: Height: 3.54 inches (9 cm) Width: 2.75 inches (7 cm) Features: - 10...
1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Tone Purple Enamel Butterfly Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an iconic butterfly brooch designed by YSL in 1980’s. The piece is gold plated, adorned with purple enamel.
Gold Plate, Enamel
1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Tone Purple Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an iconic butterfly mini brooch pin designed by YSL in 1980’s.
Gold Plate
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W 1.03 in L 1.19 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Vivid Purple Enamel Butterfly Pin Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Vivid Purple Enamel Butterfly Pin Brooch, Gold Plated In excellent condition (no scratches, no loss of colour).
Gold Plate, Enamel
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W 1.58 in L 1.78 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Large Purple Enamel Butterfly Gold Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Arty Large Purple Enamel Butterfly Brooch, Gold Plated In excellent condition (no scratches, no loss of colour).
Gold Plate, Enamel
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W 1.58 in L 1.78 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Butterfly Purple Enamel Ripple Gold Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Large Butterfly Bow Purple Enamel Ripple Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated This is much larger than others on the market.
Gold Plate, Enamel
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W 1.58 in L 1.78 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Large Purple Enamel Butterfly Gold Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Arty Large Purple Enamel Butterfly Brooch, Gold Plated In excellent condition (no scratches, no loss of colour).
Gold Plate, Enamel
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W 1.03 in L 1.19 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Vivid Purple Enamel Butterfly Pin Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Vivid Purple Enamel Butterfly Modernist Elegant Pin Brooch, Gold Plated In excellent condition.
Gold Plate, Enamel
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W 1.58 in L 1.78 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Large Purple Enamel Butterfly Gold Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
In excellent condition. Signed at the rear. 100% Genuine. Signed on the back YSL, Made in France. Size: 4.5*4.0 cm. Weight: 19 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet...
Gold Plate, Enamel
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W 1.58 in L 1.78 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Large Purple Enamel Butterfly Gold Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
In excellent condition. Signed at the rear. 100% Genuine. Signed on the back YSL, Made in France. Size: 4.5*4.0 cm. Weight: 19 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet...
Gold Plate, Enamel
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Vivid Purple Enamel Butterfly Bow Pin Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
In excellent condition. Signed at the rear. 100% Genuine. It has a push on stud for securing to garment. Signed on the back YSL, Made in France. Size: 3.0*2.6 cm. Weight: 10 g. ...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Knot Bow Butterfly Ribbon Pendant Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Large Knot Bow Ribbon Pendant Foldable Chain Chunky Choker Collar Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Only colour l...
Gold Plate
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W 1.03 in L 1.19 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980 Vivid Butterfly Glow Purple Gold Brooch Pin
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980 Vivid Butterfly Glow Purple Brooch Pin, Gold Plated In excellent condition (no scratches, no loss of colour).
Gold Plate, Enamel
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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