Yves Saint Laurent Straw and Black Patent Leather Red Poppy Flower Hat, 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
level, or at a tilt to expose more of the black underside of the brim. This YSL hat is evocative of a
Yves Saint Laurent Straw and Black Patent Leather Red Poppy Flower Hat, 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
level, or at a tilt to expose more of the black underside of the brim. This YSL hat is evocative of a
$2,275
Size: 22.5 inches / Medium
Rare F/W 1968 Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Jeweled Mohair Toque 1960s Hat Museum
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
the FW68 garments. Rarity & Collectability Jeweled YSL hats from the 1960s are extraordinarily
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Purple and Green Silk Rouched Hat with Bow
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
construction detail (see photos). Made in France. This YSL hat is from an extensive collection I acquired from
Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Brown Leather Hat Vintage YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A brown leather Yves Saint Laurent hat. Excellent condition Measurements: Brim: 3 and 1/4 inches
1960s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Sculpted Ivory Felt Fedora Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
the French fashion world since the 1950s, Saint Laurent was used to incorporating hat designs into his
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Red Fox Fur & Brown Velvet Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Yves Saint Laurent brown velvet hat with red fox
Yves Saint Laurent Rare Mondrian Color Block Helmet Hat YSL, 1965
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
-blocked looks. Following this color-blocking trend, this mid-1960s YSL felt hat draws inspiration from the
Yves Saint Laurent Couture Black Illusion Red Sequins Hat YSL, 1989
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
runway. From his 1989 Rive Gauche collection, this round brim hat not only combines textures, but various
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Glossy Blue and Black Straw Hat, 1990s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
fashion news. While fashionable hats had largely receded from the fashion scene by the 1980s, Yves Saint
$1,450
Size: 21.5 inches inside circumference
Yves Saint Laurent 1960s YSL Black Gunmetal Bronze Sequin Vintage 60s Cloche Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Extremely chic mid 60s YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL fully sequined 1920s style cloche hat ! Features
$1,295
Size: 21.75 inches inner circumference
1960s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Silk Satin Beaded Vintage 60s Turban Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s YVES SAINT LAURENT black silk / satin beaded turban hat ! Features hand-sewn black beads
$1,095
Size: 21 inch inner circumference
Yves Saint Laurent 1960s YSL Gold Raffia Strawl Vintage 60s Cloche Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s YVES SAINT LAURENT gold raffia straw cloche hat ! Features a beautiful muted gold. Can
Yves Saint Laurent Orange Straw Back Patent Lucite trim Hat, 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
runway. From the 1970s this YSL orange woven straw hat combines texture and materials. The hat is formed
Yves Saint Laurent Red Straw Back Patent Lucite trim Hat, 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
runway. From the 1970s this YSL red woven straw hat combines texture and materials. The hat is formed
Yves Saint Laurent Knit Hat Multicolor Thick Braid Wool Cap Vintage 1970s Rare
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
constructed and collectible vintage YSL knit hat, offering timeless elegance with unmistakable 1970s couture
Saint Laurent 1980s Color Block Straw Cap
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This hat is serving all the 80s vibes! Circa 1980s, this YSL glossy straw hat features a
YVES SAINT LAURENT 1980's Pink Full Length Skirt Size 38
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
side zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. This YSL hat is from an extensive collection I
Oscar de la Renta Runway Spring 2002 Size 4 Palm Tropical Safari Print Jumpsuit
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
pieces in the video are available in my 1stdibs Shop: -80s Fendi leather woven crossbody bag -60s YSL
Christian Dior 1960s Ivory Velvet Maxi Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
flats, an Hermes handbag and a YSL hat to complete the look. In good vintage condition, please see
Saint Laurent Olive Green Wide Leather Jewel Belt YSL, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
hats to handbags, YSL created just the additions in the right way to add a little more gumption to any
Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Floral Skirt Set
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
and YSL sun hat! Blouse: Skirt: 32" Bust 24" Waist 22" Long 35" Hip
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Glossy Black Straw Hat, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
fashion news. While fashionable hats had largely receded from the fashion scene by the 1980s, Yves Saint
Yves Saint Laurent Teal Wool Hat YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Teal Wool Hat YSL Excellent Condition
Yves Saint Laurent Grey Wool Wide Brim Hat YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Grey Wool Wide Brim Hat YSL Excellent condition. Fits small to medium.
1960's Yves Saint Laurent Silk Pillbox Hat with YSL Logo
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a rare and very early 1960's Yves Saint Laurent, rust colored silk pillbox hat with the YSL
Early 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Woven Trilby Sun Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous black glossy woven raffia sun hat by YSL! This Yves Saint Laurent trilby features a medium
Bill Blass 1980s Black & White One Piece Swimsuit Size 6 / 8.
By Bill Blass
Located in Atlanta, GA
swimsuit. Elastic is in good condition. Wear a gorgeous sarong over this swimsuit and your YSL floppy hat
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Couture Collectors Black Rainbow Hat, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent, Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
of a round brim hat. As documented through various photoshoots in the 80s this YSL hat is striking
YVES SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE Suede and Leather Hat with Top Stitch Details
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
top stitching details. In excellent condition. This YSL hat is from an extensive collection I
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YSL Straw Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New Hope, PA
This tri-color straw hat from Yves St Laurent is so stylish! The natural straw brim is edged with
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black Beret with Knit Ball
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with metallic accents set in a bow. In excellent vintage condition. Made in France. This YSL hat is
YVES SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE Runway Vintage Green Visor
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
excellent vintage condition. This YSL hat is from an extensive collection I acquired from the estate of a
Yves Saint Laurent Black & Red Hat 1985 YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Yves Saint Laurent Spring 1985 runway hat is a bold and innovative statement piece, showcasing
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Straw and Ribbon Hat YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This woven straw hat from Yves Saint Laurent has grosgrain ribbon detail from the center top of the
1970's Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Taupe Bowler Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Darling 1970's Yves Saint Laurent taupe felt bowler hat. Matching taupe grosgrain ribbon trim on
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Red Raffia & Tassel Hat 1976
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Yves Saint Laurent red raffia cap hat with two
A Rare YSL Vintage Leopard Print Hat Yves Saint Laurent 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Leopard Print Hat. Black leather band with gold hardware trims this
Museum Quality Yves Saint Laurent Zipper Fedora. Mod. Early 1960's.
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in University City, MO
early YSL hats this one has the turquoise band inside. Condition: Great! Just some faint light
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Yves Saint Laurent Glossy Color Block Snakeskin Trim Bowler Hat YSL, 1990s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
a variety of different colorways on the 1990 runway, this intensely colored bowler hat was carefully
Yves Saint Laurent YSL 1960s 60s Colorblock Mod Mondrian Jockey Helmet Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Sparks, NV
Iconic 1960s Yves Saint Laurent! This color block helmet hat is an extremely rare find in an
YVES SAINT LAURENT c.1960’s YSL Black Felted Fur Top Handle Bucket Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Thiensville, WI
YVES SAINT LAURENT c.1960’s YSL Black Felted Angora Fur Top Handle Structured Bucket Hat Circa
YVES SAINT LAURENT c.1960's YSL Black Angora Fur Leather Bow Cossack Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: YVES SAINT LAURENT c.1960's YSL Black Angora Fur Leather Bow Cossack Hat Circa: c
Yves Saint Laurent Floppy Hat New
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
YSL new with tags floppy hat. Black alpaca Yves Saint Laurent wide brim floppy hat. Designer
1960s Yves Saint Laurent Faux Fur Signature Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Rare vintage 1960s Yves Saint Laurent faux fur hat! YSL initial signature sewn in black braided
Yves Saint Laurent YSL by Loulou de la Falaise Vintage Hairpin 1994
By Yves Saint Laurent, Loulou de la Falaise
Located in Nice, FR
feuille d'or a été créé pour la Couture par Louise de la Falaise YSL" ("This hairpin sculpted and finished
1960s Paisley Brocade Swing Coat
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
coat is so beautiful and elegant! Pair this with some Manolo kitten heels, a vintage YSL hat and an
Saint Laurent Red Leather Jewel Belt YSL, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent, Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
hats to handbags, YSL created just the additions in the right way to add a little more gumption to any
Yves Saint Laurent by Alber Elbaz Fisherman Hat
By Alber Elbaz, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Fisherman Hat, by Alber Elbaz. A version of the famous YSL hat made in the 1960
1970s Yves Saint Laurent Square Brim Boater Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Say Hello To The Most Amazing YSL Hat! Circa early 1970s, this hat is a classic boater with a
1960s Yves Saint Laurent Bordeaux Cloche Bow Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
She's style, she's class and she's wearing a YSL hat! Dress to the nines in our 1960s Yves Saint
1960s Yves Saint Laurent Tan Cloche Bow Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
She's style, she's class and she's wearing a YSL hat! Dress to the nines in our 1960s Yves Saint
YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Shiny Skull Cap
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This YSL hat is composed of a shiny reflective material with a skull cap style. In good vintage
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Grey Leather & Mongolian Lamb Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Made in France. This YSL hat is from an extensive collection I acquired from the estate of a very
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
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Couture Collectors Black Hat, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
documented through various photoshoots in the 80s this YSL hat is striking and nothing short of a must-have
YVES SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE Black Suede Fringe Hat Size 58
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
excellent condition. This YSL hat is from an extensive collection I acquired from the estate of a very
YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche Runway Abstract Green Top Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
condition. This YSL hat is from an extensive collection I acquired from the estate of a very wealthy lady
Yves Saint Laurent Stripe Hat YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Hat is ultra cool. Featuring a mod stripe pattern in orange, brown
YSL Vintage Leather and Felt Hat with tags
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Yves Saint Laurent hat is new old stock with store tags. It is black leather and ivory felt
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Fur Pom Pom Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Yves Saint Laurent coyote fur hat featuring
Rare Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Striped Hat YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage Yves Saint Laurent hat! Features stripes of brown, yellow, black and ivory throughout
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Soft Blue Silk Hat, 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Hats and other accessories were employed by Yves Saint Laurent to contextualize his runway shows
1970s Yves Saint Laurent Leopard Animal Print Hat YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
the 1960s and in 1986. From a circa 1960s collection, this homburg style hat is made in a soft colored
Yves Saint Laurent Hat YSL Rive Gauche Wide Brim Straw Hat Florals Vintage 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous black straw hat was made by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, most likely in the 1970s
1960s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Sculpted Ivory Felt Fedora Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
the French fashion world since the 1950s, Saint Laurent was used to incorporating hat designs into his
Fabulous Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Raffia Hat with Snakeskin Trim YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Runway Hat Color blocked Glazed Raffia woven hat, trimmed with burgundy
YSL Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Black Raffia Lace Hat with Tags
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A Vintage Yves Saint Laurent black raffia hat with a lace pattern on the large floppy brim. Hat
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Size: Will fit a variety of sizes
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Color Block Abstract Print Vintage Hat, 1960s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1960s YVES SAINT LAURENT color block abstract printed cloche hat! Features vibrant hues of
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Size: Will fit a variety of sizes
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Color Block Abstract Print Vintage Hat, 1960s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1960s YVES SAINT LAURENT color block abstract printed cloche hat! Features vibrant hues of
YVES SAINT LAURENT c.2000's Black Gold Breaton Military Hat YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Yves Saint Laurent Circa: 2000s Style: Military Hat Color(s): Shades of black
1980s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Glossy Red and Green Straw Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
fashion news. While fashionable hats had largely receded from the fashion scene by the 1980s, Yves Saint
YVES SAINT LAURENT c.1960’s YSL Cream Felted Fur Structured Bucket Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Thiensville, WI
YVES SAINT LAURENT c.1960’s YSL Cream Felted Fur Structured Bucket Hat Circa: 1960’s Label(s
YVES SAINT LAURENT c.1960's YSL Mod Black Velvet Saucer Tam Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage late c.1960's Yves Saint Laurent for Bergdorf Goodman black velvet tam style hat. Black
Rare 1960s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Couture Pink Silk Vintage Turban Hat YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing, and rare 60s Yves Saint Laurent Couture turban hat! Hand-sewn, with an incredible amount
YVES SAINT LAURENT c.1960’s YSL Cayenne Red Felted Fur Structured Bucket Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Thiensville, WI
YVES SAINT LAURENT c.1960’s YSL Cayenne Red Felted Fur Structured Bucket Hat Circa: 1960’s Label
Rare YSL 1960s Yves Saint Laurent Beaded Cloche Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning YSL Vintage Beaded Hat. Black Netted beading with a Ribbon Bow at the back. Cream wool
YVES SAINT LAURENT c.1960's YSL Off White Taupe Straw Sculptural Leaf Cloche Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL c.1965 - 67 off white and taupe straw sculptural leaf cloche hat
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Size: 21.5 inch inside circumference
1960s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Tan Woven Raffia Vintage 60s Straw Cloche Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL tan / brown woven raffia straw cloche style hat ! Features two
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Russian Tassel Beret Hat YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Yves Saint Laurent Black velvet beret with a tassel that measures seven inches in length. gold detail at the top of the tassel. Measures about 21 inches around.
Paco Rabanne Chainmail Halter Top with Resin Bead Chevron Breast Detail
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE vintage halter top in silver metal mesh chainmail featuring red resin bead chevron detail on the breast. Top attaches in the back with bondage style metal mesh straps. ...
Gianni Versace S/S 1997 Runway Sheer Lace Panels Grey Evening Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace S/S 1997 Runway Sheer Lace Panels Grey Evening Dress Gown IT 40 As seen on Naomi Campbell on the Runway for the final look!
Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet Jacket YSL, 1990s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unlike the super tailored and structured styles of his peers, YSL’s take on jackets was much softer and casual. This preference not only made Saint Laurent’s garments easy to wear an...
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4
Alexander McQueen Iconic 'IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE' Cowhide Waist Pants F/W 1997
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous black wool pants by Alexander McQueen from his famous iconic 'It's a Jungle Out There' F/W 1997 collection. They are a real stand out with a stylized multi point cowhide yok...
Cartier Panthere Yellow Gold Enamel & Diamond Set Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A ladies yellow gold Panthere wristwatch. Featuring a silver dial with roman numerals, a secret signature at X, a blued steel sword-shaped hands and a yellow gold diamond set bezel. ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$676Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 14
1990s Ralph Lauren Black Label Size 14 Paisley Velvet Off the Shoulder Blouse
By Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Black Label
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic mid 90s vintage RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION black label paisley lightweight velvet Size 14 blouse top ! Features warm tones of taupe, blue, brown, pink and tan throughout. Simply sl...
Victorian Cream Cotton & Lace High Swan Neck Blouse With Trim Sleeves Hand-Made
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Cream Cotton & Lace High Swan Neck Blouse With Trim Sleeves Hand-Made Buttons
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...
F/W 2003 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway Babydoll Sheer Chiffon Pink Tank
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This pink and black lace tank top from Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, designed by Tom Ford for Fall/Winter 2003, debuted on the runway as look 18. Crafted from sheer light pink chif...
Valentino Fuchsia Silk Evening Gown Dress w/Asymmetric Collar & Ruffled Detail
By Valentino
Located in Studio City, CA
A contemporary Valentino triple-layered silk fuchsia evening gown with asymmetric ruffled collar and slight train at the back. Cut on the bias, the fabric is gathered at the upper le...
Stunning Original 1970s Jean-Louis Scherrer Dress Silk Poet Sleeve Bow Maxi 70s
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning extremely rare creation by Fashion Icon Jean-Louis Scherrer. The softest liquid pure silk. Long maxi dress designed in the free spirit of the 1970s: Beautiful long cascadin...
Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Capri, IT
Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress McQueen adjustable flared dress totally made in italy size 40 composition: viscose
$7,920
H 6.7 in W 13 in L 5.9 in
Chanel Bowling Bag Luxury Ligne Leather As Seen On Ivanka Trump Red Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
As seen on Ivanka Trump, this is a gorgeous luxury ligne Chanel satchel in excellent condition.
Azzedine Alaia black viscose and chenille figure hugging dress, fw 1989
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black viscose above-the-knee figure hugging dress with chenille net panels, turtle neck and zip fastening. Fall-Winter 1989
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.
The right vintage or designer hat can transform a look. This humble accessory is your reliable pièce de résistance, boosting confidence and lending an air of sophistication to any ensemble.
Functional and a widely renowned, versatile finishing touch when heading out for a night on the town, hats have long been a part of the history of fashion. Wealthy Egyptians, for example, wore hats to keep them cool in the blazing sun.
In the early 1800s, the wide-brimmed bonnets that women wore became increasingly elaborate. The brims broadened and many were embellished with colorful floral decorations. Legendary fashion designer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s career began in millinery, a term that stems from Milan, Italy, as it was the city best known for producing quality hats during the 16th century. That was before she would set the fashion world alight with comfortable and practical jackets and skirts, encouraging women to leave extravagant clothes behind. Halston, who defined the spare, body-conscious style of the so-called Studio 54 era, was the hat designer for Bergdorf Goodman when he first moved to New York City. He had his first encounter with fame in 1961 when Jackie Kennedy wore a pillbox hat he designed.
From fascinators at a prestigious derby to a baseball cap for a walk in the park, there’s a hat for every occasion. When shopping for the right hat, you’ll want to pick one you feel confident in. Think about size too — you don’t want a wide-brimmed headpiece that will hog the spotlight on every occasion (or maybe you do). If you’ve got a petite face, an oversize hat might be too overbearing.
On 1stDibs find an expansive assortment of vintage and designer hats today. You can search for hats by style, designer or color.