Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Choker Circa 1976
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Tone Red Discs Dangling Choker. Created for the defile, Autumn-Winter 1976. 12-16.5" around the Neck.
Mixed Metal
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Blouse 1976 Collection "Russian Collection" YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Red Ruffled YSL Silk Top Russian Collection 1976. Numbered 41163 Yves Saint Laurent Paris Double Ruffles on this amazing piece of YSL history!
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Blouse Shirt Collection 1976 YSL Vintage
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wallkill, NY
Has a bit of a southwestern vibe! YSL silk 1970s Blouse- Measuring Up to 40 Bust -- Up to 40 waist-- 25 long -- 23.5 sleeve, buttoned cuff. This is out of a massive collection of Con...
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Russian Collection 1976 Jacket and Skirt Suit YSL 70s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic vintage 1970s YSL YVES SAINT LAURENT Paris 'Rive Gauche' virgin wool jacket and skirt suit from the famed 1976 Russian Collection!
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche 1976 Russian Collection Peasant Blouse Size 4
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Atlanta, GA
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 1976 Russian collection peasant long sleeve blouse is a French size 34 and fits a size 4.
1970s Yves Saint Laurent Mandarin Collar Black Wool Cape
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Houston, TX
The cape, with its simple but striking sloping silhouette, is a visual precursor to YSL's iconic 1976 Russian Collection. Dress it up or down, wear it day or night, winter or fall...
Yves Saint Laurent Russian Collection Quilted Trench Coat YSL 1976
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
In 1959, Yves Saint Laurent was one of the first western couture designers to showcase a collection in the then Soviet Union while working as the creative director for the house of D...
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL 1976-77 Russian Collection Black Wool & Velvet Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Munich, DE
Waist: 64 cm – 25.2" (measured flat across the waistband and then DOUBLED) Yoke: 18 cm – 7" deep Hips: open Length: 105 cm – 41.3" Modern Sizing Equivalent: (XS)-S Reference Photos...
1976 Iconic Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Velvet Russian Collection Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
1976 Yves Saint Laurent Russian Collection black velvet coat with black cord trim, shiny black button closures at center front bodice, oversized puffed sleeves and with a slightly fu...
1976/1977 Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Russian Collection Gold Blouse & Skirt Ensemble
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful metallic gold blouse and skirt ensemble from the famed 1976/1977 Yves Saint Laurent Russian collection. Versions of the ensemble have been published and documented numerous...
1976/1977 Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Velvet Tunic Vest w/Gold Lurex Trim
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
1976/1977 Yves Saint Laurent 'Opera - Ballets Russes' Collection black velvet tunic vest with gold lurex trim and button closure down center front. Slits on each side. Fully lined. I...
Yves Saint Laurent Green & Purple Peasant Striped Full Skirt, Late 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Munich, DE
Corresponding Modern Size: XS Reference Photos: YSL runway shot, 1976. / YSL Russian peasant collection in Italian Vogue & L'Officiel Magazine, 1976.
1920s Silk Velvet Blood Red Vintage 20s Luxurious Opera Flapper Jacket Coat
Located in San Diego, CA
Can also be belted (the pictured Yves Saint Laurent YSL tassel belt from the 1976 Russian Collection is also available in my 1stDibs Shop).
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Russian Collection Corset Lace Up Top YSL 1976
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Iconic vintage Yves Saint Laurent corset top from the Fall/Winter 'Russian Collection', 1976. Puffed, short sleeves and lace up corset front. The silken cord is lengthy with multip...
Luc Benoit 1970s Alligator Crocodile Cognac Brown 70s Vintage Bangle Bracelet
By Luc Benoit
Located in San Diego, CA
The pictured YVES SAINT LAURENT ( YSL ) 1976 Russian Collection Wool sweater vest / waistcoat is also available in my 1stdibs Shop.
YVES Saint Laurent Blouse Silk 1976 Collection YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wallkill, NY
Vintage Late 1960s early 1970s Silk YSL Blouse Top with Hidden button placket. Long attached Scarf, timeless classic. Buttoned cuffs. Measuring Up to 38 in. chest -- Up to 38 in. wai...
1970s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Silk Boho Blouse Russian Collection 1976
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning color on the vintage YSL Silk top 1976 Collection Russian The gorgeous print silk of this YSL blouse features rich colors, splashed together creating an abstract, paintbrus...
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Size: Small - Small Medium
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage 1970s YSL Russian Collection 1976 Sweater Vest Top
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT 'Rive Gauche' wool sweater vest cardigan from the infamous Russian Collection in 1976! Features warm tones of red, brown, tan, green and orange i...
1970s Vintage Blue Plaid Yves Saint Laurent Silk Blouse 1976 Collection YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wallkill, NY
YSL Blue Silk Checkered Plaid Rive Gauche Silk Blouse with Scarf Bow on the neckline. No buttons, it slides overhead. Has Buttoned cuffs. Measuring- Up to 40 on the Bust - Up to 40 w...
Yves Saint Laurent Russian Collection Pavlovo Silk Jacquard Scarf, 1976
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vibrant scarf from YSL’s iconic 1976 “Russian Collection”. Bright blue with a houndstooth jacquard and a traditional pavlova posad red floral print.
Saint Laurent Green Gold Print Silk Peasant Blouse YSL, 1970s
By Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Following the grand success of his 1976 Russian collection, YSL once again had situated himself as a trendsetter.
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Size: 22.5 inches
Yves Saint Laurent Fall 1976 Russian Collection Shearling Honey Tan Fur Hat 70s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage YSL Fall 1976 Russian Collection / Ballet Russes shearling fur hat !
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Size: F 38 (Vintage)
Documented YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Brown Pleated Crushed Velvet Skirt, late 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Munich, DE
Waist: 66 cm – 26" (measured flat across and then DOUBLED) Hips: open Length: 97 cm – 38.2" Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-S Reference photos featuring versions of our skirt: Saint L...
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Size: Small - Large
1970s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Russian Collection Purple Suede Vintage 70s Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1970s YVES SAINT LAURENT ( from the famed 1976 YSL Russian Collection ) purple suede leather and black embroidered silk trim.
Vintage Escada by Margaretha Ley Autumnal Open Front Paisley Mohair Cardigan
By Margaretha Ley, Escada
Located in San Diego, CA
Looks great alone or belted (the pictured vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL belt from the 1976 Russian Collection is also available in my 1stDibs Shop!).
Rare 1976-77 YSL Russian Collection Coat
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is from the infamous Rive Gauche Russian collection from the Fall/Winter of 1976-1977 and these are rare and hard to find. This took a practical fall - winter weight coat and ad...
YSL Rive Guache 1976 Ruffled Poet Sleeve Peasant Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Cloverdale, CA
The original Hippy Chic, YSL Peasant collection paisley dress, circa 1976.
Vintage 1976 Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche Russian Collection Hooded Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage 1976 Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche Russian Collection Hooded Coat.
Documented 1976 Yves Saint Laurent Russian Brown Velvet Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
This is an iconic vintage Yves Saint Laurent chocolate brown velvet jacket with black taffeta ruffle trim from the YSL Fall/Winter 1976/77 ready to wear collection which was inspired...
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1976 Yves Saint Laurent Burgundy Wool Documented Russian Inspired Cossack Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
This 1976 YSL burgundy red wool Cossack style coat is an iconic piece from Yves Saint Laurent.
Yves Saint Laurent Modern Silk Braided Choker with Swirl Disk Detail, 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Houston, TX
Luxurious black silk combined with the gold hardware bring to mind YSL's 1976 "Russian Collection".
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1976-77 Yves Saint Laurent Red Russian Collection Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rockwood, ON
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam, 19" at the bottom of the black velvet band which is 7" deep Hips below the velvet: open Length: 44.5" from wai...
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Size: 38-see description
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage 1970s Navy Blue & Tan Check YSL Jacket W Ribbed Trim
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage 1976 YSL navy blue, blue, and tan checked jacket is in a beautiful quilted silk fabric with Yves Saint Laurent's familiar navy blue ribbed trim.
1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT tortoise and gold link belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This 1970's Yves Saint Laurent link belt is composed of alternating rectangular and circular tortoise acetate elements, connected by polished gold-tone metal links. The tortoiseshell...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Photographs a little "whiter" than it looks ...
$448
Dior black top
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR -(Made in France) Black flounced top. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 36FR. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 43 cm - Length: 45 cm SKU:FH252
Iconic 1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Floral Print Blouse & Skirt Ensemble
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Yves Saint Laurent iconic floral print blouse & skirt ensemble in a lightweight wool. Blouse features button closure at the top and ruffle trim at collar. In excellent conditi...
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 1970s Russian Gypsy Style Wool Tunic and Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Peasant gypsy style wool tunic with matching scarf. Features an all-over daisy-inspired print in rich tones on a dark background. Long sleeves with buttoned cuffs and a tie-neck deta...
Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jersey dress from Bill Blass. It is semi fitted with a full gathered skirt. The back is bare to just below the waist with the exception of straps which meet at a me...
$3,217Sale Price|35% Off
Size: One Size
Magnificent Silk Yves Saint Laurent Wrap Stole Jacket Cape 2006
By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for 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...
La Perla S/S 2002 beige nude sheer embellished backless wedding slip dress gown
By La Perla
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE La Perla S/S 2002 Composed of two layers of beige stretch sheer silk chiffon, embellished with circular motifs in varying sizes, formed from a combination of silve...
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...
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
NWT Oscar de la Renta S/S 2009 Green Embellished Silk Taffeta Peplum Dress US 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Oscar de la Renta Green Embellished Silk Taffeta Peplum Dress Gown This Strapless Gown Embodies the Facets of Timeless Fashion and Grace Effortlessly. S/S 2009 Collection US si...
Animal print cotton trouser with transparent plastic appliqué ROBERTO CAVALLI
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Animal print cotton trouser with transparent plastic appliqué. Branded button and buttonhole closure on the top middle front. Branded studs. Pocket on both side and on the back. SI...
$2,995
Size: Small - Medium
1970s Halston Purple Plunging One Piece Vintage 70s Halter Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and sexy 1970s HALSTON purple one piece plunging halter swimsuit OR bodysuit ! Beautiful purple jewel tone color. This rare beauty is one of 6 Halston swimsuits that I recently ...
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent " Rive Gauche " Polka Dot Red & White Corset Bustier
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage YSL Rive Gauche red & white polka dot bustier/corset top.built in waistband support. Fully lined, and easily transitions from day to night. In great condition. Never wo...
Chanel Cruise 2015 Black Gold Crystal Strap 15C Midi LBD Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
From Chanel’s Cruise 2015 collection, this elegant little black dress redefines the classic LBD with refined glamour. Cut in a sleek, figure-hugging silhouette, the dress falls to a ...
1970s Walborg Black Crochet Knit Beaded Vintage 70s Shoulder Bag Handbag Purse
By Walborg, Walborg Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage WALBORG black crochet knit beaded shoulder bag! Features a multi-strand shoulder strap that fits comfortably on the shoulder. Uniquely, this bag features the same b...
1968 SAINT LAURENT rive gauche dark khaki 'saharienne' safari tunic
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Extremely rare, safari tunic from Saint Laurent dating to 1968. Made in a dark khaki green polished cotton with slight iridescence. It has a sharp, oversized collar and a deep lace-u...
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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