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Yves Saint Laurent Broche Cassandre 2025 Maxi Golden YSL Brooch Pristine
Yves Saint Laurent Broche Cassandre 2025 Maxi Golden YSL Brooch Pristine

Yves Saint Laurent Broche Cassandre 2025 Maxi Golden YSL Brooch Pristine

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in PARIS, FR

Saint Laurent Cassandre or YSL brooch, 2025 collection in progress, in raw shaped gold metal, width

Category

2010s French Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Base Metal

Vintage YSL Heart Crystal Brights Brooch 1980s
Vintage YSL Heart Crystal Brights Brooch 1980s

Vintage YSL Heart Crystal Brights Brooch 1980s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A striking and vibrant Vintage YSL Heart Crystal Brights Brooch from the 1980s. Founded in 1961

Category

1980s Ysl Brooch Used

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Cassandre Pin Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Cassandre Pin Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Cassandre Pin Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Paris, FR

1990s Muticolor Yves Saint Laurent YSL logo brooch featuring a blue, white and red YSL Cassandre

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1990s French Ysl Brooch Used

Yves Saint Laurent YSL 1990 Logo Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL 1990 Logo Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL 1990 Logo Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Paris, FR

1990s Yves Saint Laurent gold-tone logo brooch featuring a decorative YSL, a back safety pin

Category

1990s French Ysl Brooch Used

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Tone Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Tone Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Tone Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Tone Brooch. This beautiful brooch is in good condition and really

Category

1990s French Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gold Plate

1980s Ysl Starburst Gold & Pearl Brooch
1980s Ysl Starburst Gold & Pearl Brooch

1980s Ysl Starburst Gold & Pearl Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Yves Saint Laurent large starburst pin with 4 pearl design. Comes with velvet pouch or box.

Category

1980s Ysl Brooch Used

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Bow Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Bow Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Bow Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage bow brooch embellished with black and clear crystals. Silver tone metal

Category

20th Century French Ysl Brooch Used

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Brooch Pendant
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Brooch Pendant

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Brooch Pendant

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone brooch/pendant embellished with multicolored resin cabochons

Category

20th Century French Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Heart Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Heart Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Heart Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned heart brooch embellished with multicolored crystals

Category

20th Century French Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Brooch

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

Category

20th Century French Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jeweled Bow Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jeweled Bow Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jeweled Bow Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned bow brooch embellished with pink crystals. Embossed YSL Made

Category

20th Century French Ysl Brooch Used

Yves Saint Laurent Gold-tone large YSL Cassandre Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent Gold-tone large YSL Cassandre Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent Gold-tone large YSL Cassandre Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Paris, FR

Yves Saint Laurent Gold-tone large YSL Cassandre brooch featuring a large center YSL Cassandre logo

Category

Early 2000s French Ysl Brooch Used

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Diamante Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Diamante Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Diamante Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage massive gold tone diamante brooch. Marked YSL Made in France. JEWELRY

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20th Century French Ysl Brooch Used

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Distressed Leaf Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Distressed Leaf Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Distressed Leaf Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage distressed gold toned resin leaf brooch. Embossed YVES SAINT LAURENT

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20th Century French Ysl Brooch Used

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gilded and Resin Donut Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gilded and Resin Donut Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gilded and Resin Donut Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Atlanta, GA

bone. The brooch has a security closing clasp at the back and is signed with the engraving "YSL—Made in

Category

1990s French Modern Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gilt Metal

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Heart Brooch Pendant
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Heart Brooch Pendant

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Heart Brooch Pendant

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

glass cabochons. Can be worn as a brooch or a pendant. Embossed YSL Made in France. Indicative

Category

20th Century French Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gilt Metal

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Initials Heart Brooch
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Initials Heart Brooch

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Initials Heart Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone brooch featuring YSL initials on a heart embellished with

Category

20th Century French Ysl Brooch Used

YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche YSL Vintage Distressed Brooch
YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche YSL Vintage Distressed Brooch

YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche YSL Vintage Distressed Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche vintage distressed (gold, blue and grey colours) resin brooch

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20th Century French Ysl Brooch Used

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Tone Bow Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Tone Bow Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Tone Bow Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned bow brooch featuring hammered finish. Embossed YSL Made in

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20th Century French Ysl Brooch Used

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Textured Heart Brooch Pendant
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Textured Heart Brooch Pendant

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Textured Heart Brooch Pendant

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage large textured heart brooch/pendant. Embossed YSL Made in France

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20th Century French Ysl Brooch Used

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Pair of Gun Brooches
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Pair of Gun Brooches

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Pair of Gun Brooches

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage pair of silver toned gun brooches with clear crystal embellishement

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20th Century French Ysl Brooch Used

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Gold Tone Cross Brooch Pendant
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Gold Tone Cross Brooch Pendant

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Gold Tone Cross Brooch Pendant

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone cross brooch/pendant. Can be worn as a pendant or brooch

Category

20th Century French Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gilt Metal

1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Blue Green Crystal Pin Brooch
1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Blue Green Crystal Pin Brooch

1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Blue Green Crystal Pin Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a vintage brooch designed by YSL in 1980’s. The piece is gold plated. It features amazing

Category

20th Century French Modern Ysl Brooch Used

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Gold Toned Nest Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Gold Toned Nest Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Gold Toned Nest Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned "nest" brooch embellished with multicolored crystals and a

Category

20th Century French Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Purple and Red Jeweled Gilded Metal Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Purple and Red Jeweled Gilded Metal Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Purple and Red Jeweled Gilded Metal Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning Yves Saint Laurent YSL Paris jeweled pin brooch features a gilt metal geometric star

Category

1990s French Modern Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gilt Metal

1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Colourful Flower Bouquet Pin Brooch
1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Colourful Flower Bouquet Pin Brooch

1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Colourful Flower Bouquet Pin Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a gold tone flower bouquet pin brooch designed by YSL in 1980’s. The piece is gold plated

Category

20th Century French Modern Ysl Brooch Used

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Gold Tone Textured Bird Motif Brooch
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Gold Tone Textured Bird Motif Brooch

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Gold Tone Textured Bird Motif Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone textured bird motif brooch. Embossed YSL. Indicative

Category

20th Century French Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gilt Metal

1990s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pink Green Crystal Flower Pin Brooch
1990s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pink Green Crystal Flower Pin Brooch

1990s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pink Green Crystal Flower Pin Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a vintage flower pin brooch designed by YSL in 1990’s. The piece is crafted in gold plated

Category

Late 20th Century French Ysl Brooch Used

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Black Velvet Burgundy Tassel Gold Brooch Pendant
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Black Velvet Burgundy Tassel Gold Brooch Pendant

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Black Velvet Burgundy Tassel Gold Brooch Pendant

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

brooch, can be worn as a necklace or choker pendant too. Signed on the back YSL, Made in France. Signed

Category

1980s French Art Deco Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Butterfly Purple Enamel Ripple Gold Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Butterfly Purple Enamel Ripple Gold Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Butterfly Purple Enamel Ripple Gold Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

scratches, no loss of colour). This is the large brooch. 100% Genuine. Signed on the back YSL, Made in

Category

1980s French Art Deco Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Ruby Vintage Large Heart Openwork Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Ruby Vintage Large Heart Openwork Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Ruby Vintage Large Heart Openwork Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Unisex Large Two 2 Ruby Red Abnormal Cabochon Stone Circle

Category

1980s French Art Nouveau Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Heart Love Shining Clear Crystals Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Heart Love Shining Clear Crystals Brooch

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

Category

1980s French Art Nouveau Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Shell Coral Branch White Crystals Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Shell Coral Branch White Crystals Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Shell Coral Branch White Crystals Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Iconic Classic White Coquillage Shell Coral Crystals Branch

Category

1980s French Art Nouveau Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Large Purple Enamel Butterfly Gold Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Large Purple Enamel Butterfly Gold Brooch

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

Category

1980s French Art Deco Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gripoix Ruby Flower Thistle Jelly Belly Brooch Pendant
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gripoix Ruby Flower Thistle Jelly Belly Brooch Pendant

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gripoix Ruby Flower Thistle Jelly Belly Brooch Pendant

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty 1980s Gripoix Ruby Red Thistle Flower Pineapple Jelly Belly

Category

1980s French Art Nouveau Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Sunflower Large Sunburst Sun Dome Chunky Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Sunflower Large Sunburst Sun Dome Chunky Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Sunflower Large Sunburst Sun Dome Chunky Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Arty Unisex Textured Large Sunflower Sunburst Sun Dome Dots

Category

1980s French Art Nouveau Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Emerald Heart Cross Crystals Love Bow Marquise Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Emerald Heart Cross Crystals Love Bow Marquise Brooch

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

Category

1980s French Art Nouveau Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Amethyst Star Heart Burst Layer Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Amethyst Star Heart Burst Layer Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Amethyst Star Heart Burst Layer Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Unisex Gripoix Amethyst Purple Heart Star Double Layer Sunburst

Category

1980s French Art Nouveau Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Ruby Sapphire Emerald Orange 5 Bouquet Flower Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Ruby Sapphire Emerald Orange 5 Bouquet Flower Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Ruby Sapphire Emerald Orange 5 Bouquet Flower Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL 1980s Five Ruby Red Orange Yellow Navy Blue Enamel Emerald Sapphire Crystals

Category

1980s French Art Nouveau Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Camellia Flower White Round Pearl Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Camellia Flower White Round Pearl Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Camellia Flower White Round Pearl Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Camellia Flower White Circle Round Pearl Layer

Category

1980s French Art Nouveau Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Double Heart Ruby Crystals Love Feather Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Double Heart Ruby Crystals Love Feather Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Double Heart Ruby Crystals Love Feather Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Collection Haute Couture Automne-Hiver 1984/85 Unisex Long

Category

1980s French Art Deco Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Crystals White Pearl Swirl Nest Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Crystals White Pearl Swirl Nest Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Crystals White Pearl Swirl Nest Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Massive White Round Circle Pearl Cabochon Red Pink Yellow Blue

Category

1980s French Art Deco Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Vintage Aqua Blue Heart Crystal Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Vintage Aqua Blue Heart Crystal Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Vintage Aqua Blue Heart Crystal Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Vintage Unisex Aqua Blue Cabochon Heart Love Crystal Elegant

Category

1980s French Art Deco Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Vintage Large Ruby Wire Openwork Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Vintage Large Ruby Wire Openwork Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Vintage Large Ruby Wire Openwork Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Vintage Large Ruby Cabochon Stone Round Circle Interlocked

Category

1980s French Art Deco Ysl Brooch Used

Materials

Gold Plate

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Ysl Brooch Used For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate ysl brooch used for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold Plate, Gold and Gilt Metal, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 203 vintage or 4 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a ysl brooch used from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing ysl brooch used — no matter the origin — is easy, but Yves Saint Laurent, Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent and Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A ysl brooch used of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Other, from our inventory of 2, is particularly popular. When shopping for a ysl brooch used, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Ysl Brooch Used?

On average, a ysl brooch used at 1stDibs sells for $420, while they’re typically $126 on the low end and $2,700 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Yves Saint Laurent for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Browse an extraordinary collection of vintage Yves Saint Laurent evening dresses, shirts, handbags and other clothing and accessories today on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.