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Yves Saint Laurent Jacket Gold  & Black Silk Evening Jacket 38 YSL
Yves Saint Laurent Jacket Gold  & Black Silk Evening Jacket 38 YSL

Yves Saint Laurent Jacket Gold & Black Silk Evening Jacket 38 YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning Saint Laurent Black and Gold Jacket with Quilted Mandarin Collar, Cuff, pockets and bottom

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1990s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent Nut YSL Safari  Cotton Jacket
Yves Saint Laurent Nut YSL Safari  Cotton Jacket

Yves Saint Laurent Nut YSL Safari Cotton Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Paris, FR

The Safari jacket is one Yves Saint Laurent most iconic piece. This rare Saint Laurent cotton nut

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1970s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

1970s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Safari Top Jacket
1970s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Safari Top Jacket

1970s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Safari Top Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Studio City, CA

1970's Yves Saint Laurent off white/creme 100% cotton safari jacket with four frontal pockets, a

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1970s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Silk Jacket Red Details
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Silk Jacket Red Details

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Silk Jacket Red Details

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Paris, FR

Yves Saint Laurent YSL black silk jacket featuring a red silk satin inside cuffs, inside collar

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1990s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Brown Safari Jacket
1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Brown Safari Jacket

1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Brown Safari Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Studio City, CA

1970's Yves Saint Laurent brown cotton safari jacket with four frontal pockets and elastic

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1970s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Classic Black Velvet Jacket
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Classic Black Velvet Jacket

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Classic Black Velvet Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE vintage classic black velvet jacket. This jacket features : - Black

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20th Century French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Heart Print Open Jacket
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Heart Print Open Jacket

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Heart Print Open Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT VARIATION vintage open jacket featuring a multicolour heart print all-over on a

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20th Century French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Iconic 1980s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pink Evening Jacket
Iconic 1980s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pink Evening Jacket

Iconic 1980s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pink Evening Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Paris, FR

Yves Saint Laurent pink silk moire featuring a strass button center front, long sleeves with 3 strass buttons, padded shoulders. Circa 1985 Composition: 100% silk Estimated size 38f...

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1980s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet Jacket w/ Soutache F40 YSL
1970s Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet Jacket w/ Soutache F40 YSL

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet Jacket w/ Soutache F40 YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in New York, NY

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet Jacket w/ Soutache Embroidery F40; Fitted peplum jacket with

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1970s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

1970s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Haute Couture Navy Blue Houndstooth Jacket
1970s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Haute Couture Navy Blue Houndstooth Jacket

1970s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Haute Couture Navy Blue Houndstooth Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1970s Yves Saint Laurent haute couture navy blue and cream small houndstooth printed belted jacket

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1970s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

1970s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black Velvet Peplum Jacket
1970s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black Velvet Peplum Jacket

1970s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black Velvet Peplum Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Jacket. Black velvet with domed black buttons made from tiny

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1970s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche YSL Crop Tuxedo Jacket
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche YSL Crop Tuxedo Jacket

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche YSL Crop Tuxedo Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Oakland, CA

Back Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche cropped tuxedo-style jacket. Open front. Satin tuxedo lapels. 3

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1980s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

New Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 1998 Blazer Jacket Designer Alber Elbaz
New Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 1998 Blazer Jacket Designer Alber Elbaz

New Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 1998 Blazer Jacket Designer Alber Elbaz

By Alber Elbaz for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Conroe, TX

Lanvin's Alber Elbaz For Yves Saint Laurent Size: M US6, FR40 Rare only Season from Lanvin's Alber Elbaz For Yves Saint Laurent in 1998-1999 Brand New Stunning True Gold Faux butto...

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1990s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

1990s YSL Houndstooth Blazer
1990s YSL Houndstooth Blazer

1990s YSL Houndstooth Blazer

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

A chic houndstooth blazer by French designer Yves Saint Laurent, Variation range. This jacket has a

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1990s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

New Vintage Alber Elbaz for Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 1998 Blazer Jacket FR36
New Vintage Alber Elbaz for Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 1998 Blazer Jacket FR36

New Vintage Alber Elbaz for Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 1998 Blazer Jacket FR36

By Yves Saint Laurent, Alber Elbaz for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Conroe, TX

Lanvin's Alber Elbaz For Yves Saint Laurent Size: S US2/4, FR36 Rare only Season from Lanvin's Alber Elbaz For Yves Saint Laurent in 1998-1999 Vintage but Brand New Stunning True G...

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1990s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage YSL Wool Tweed Tailored Cropped Bolero Jacket
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage YSL Wool Tweed Tailored Cropped Bolero Jacket

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage YSL Wool Tweed Tailored Cropped Bolero Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent cropped bolero jacket in brown wool tweed. Fully lined with no closure

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1980s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

1970s Yves St Laurent YSL Le Smoking garnet velvet wrap jacket
1970s Yves St Laurent YSL Le Smoking garnet velvet wrap jacket

1970s Yves St Laurent YSL Le Smoking garnet velvet wrap jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Cut like a mens Victorian smoking jacket, this 1970s Yves St Laurent garnet velvet wrap jacket is

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1970s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

1980s Black & White Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Classic Jacket YSL
1980s Black & White Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Classic Jacket YSL

1980s Black & White Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Classic Jacket YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wallkill, NY

Clean lines on this Yves Saint Laurent Jacket. Classic look with the Black & white trim. Measuring

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1980s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent Gold Black Silk Evening Jacket 42- 1990s YSL
Yves Saint Laurent Gold Black Silk Evening Jacket 42- 1990s YSL

Yves Saint Laurent Gold Black Silk Evening Jacket 42- 1990s YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning Saint Laurent Black & Gold Jacket. Quilted Mandarin Collar, Cuff, pockets and bottom Trim

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1990s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Cropped Le Smoking Tuxedo Jacket
1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Cropped Le Smoking Tuxedo Jacket

1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Cropped Le Smoking Tuxedo Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Studio City, CA

1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL black lightweight wool cropped Le Smoking or tuxedo jacket with satin

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1970s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche Gold + Black Beautiful Silk Jacket
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche Gold + Black Beautiful Silk Jacket

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche Gold + Black Beautiful Silk Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Superb vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT 'Rive Gauche' gold and black silk metallic jacket! Every ounce of

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1980s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent 1990s Raspberry Pink Classic 90s Blazer Jacket YSL
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent 1990s Raspberry Pink Classic 90s Blazer Jacket YSL

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent 1990s Raspberry Pink Classic 90s Blazer Jacket YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

jacket ! Features the perfect pink color that is great anytime of year. Classic Saint Laurent lapels that

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1990s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

YSL Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Bamboo Print Cotton Blazer Jacket
YSL Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Bamboo Print Cotton Blazer Jacket

YSL Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Bamboo Print Cotton Blazer Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Tres chic vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Guache bamboo printed fitted cotton blazer jacket

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1990s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

YSL Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Bamboo Print Cotton Blazer Jacket
YSL Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Bamboo Print Cotton Blazer Jacket

YSL Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Bamboo Print Cotton Blazer Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Tres chic vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Guache bamboo printed fitted cotton blazer jacket

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1990s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche YSL Vintage Dark Green Wool Blazer Jacket
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche YSL Vintage Dark Green Wool Blazer Jacket

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche YSL Vintage Dark Green Wool Blazer Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Sparks, NV

Rich dark green wool blazer by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche. Oversized wooden buttons and pristine tailoring. Details: Fully Lined Front Pockets Shoulder Pads Sewn Into Lin...

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Late 20th Century French Ysl Jacket Vintage

1990s Yves St Laurent YSL black wool double breasted jacket
1990s Yves St Laurent YSL black wool double breasted jacket

1990s Yves St Laurent YSL black wool double breasted jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1990s Yves St Laurent YSL black wool double breasted jacket...Classic style & perfect with jeans or

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1990s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent " Rive Gauche " Black Cropped Bolero Jacket Sz 40 YSL
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent " Rive Gauche " Black Cropped Bolero Jacket Sz 40 YSL

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent " Rive Gauche " Black Cropped Bolero Jacket Sz 40 YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT "Rive Gauche" black open front cropped bolero jacket! Effortlessly

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1980s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

1980s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black Quilted Velvet Coat
1980s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black Quilted Velvet Coat

1980s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black Quilted Velvet Coat

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche robe stye coat from the 1980s. Black velvet with top stitching creating all over diamond quilting. Non quilted black velvet Mandarin collar, black cuff...

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1980s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Saint Laurent Artist Smock Shirt Jacket
Saint Laurent Artist Smock Shirt Jacket

Saint Laurent Artist Smock Shirt Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Artist Smock Shirt Jacket

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1980s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Tuxedo Tailcoat
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Tuxedo Tailcoat

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Tuxedo Tailcoat

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage rare black tuxedo tailcoat. This tail coat features : - Black satin notched collar. - Black resin female profile front buttoning. - Matching buttons on fa...

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20th Century French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent Suede Embroidered Jacket & Skirt
Yves Saint Laurent Suede Embroidered Jacket & Skirt

Yves Saint Laurent Suede Embroidered Jacket & Skirt

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Geneva, CH

Refined late 70's - early 80’s YSL celadon green suede jacket with mandarin collar featuring an

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1980s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Quilted Asian Inspired Jacket
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Quilted Asian Inspired Jacket

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Quilted Asian Inspired Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Oakland, CA

Black and white YSL Rive Gauche jacket. Asian inspired. No closures. Side pockets. Bell shaped

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1970s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black Velvet Evening Jacket
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black Velvet Evening Jacket

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black Velvet Evening Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Oakland, CA

Luxurious YSL Rive Gauche evening jacket. Black velvet with silk satin trim. Fitted with faceted

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1980s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

YSL Rive Gauche navy calfskin blazer with gold accents
YSL Rive Gauche navy calfskin blazer with gold accents

YSL Rive Gauche navy calfskin blazer with gold accents

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

This Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche navy calf-skin blazer has metallic gold detailing. There are two front patch pockets, along with the three gilded gold buttons. The front measures...

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1970s Ysl Jacket Vintage

1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Cashmere Double Breasted Blazer
1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Cashmere Double Breasted Blazer

1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Cashmere Double Breasted Blazer

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Classic double breasted cashmere blazer from Yves Saint Laurent made in the 1980's. Nothing more versatile than black cashmere to finish off today's day to evening apparel. In excell...

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1980s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

1980s YSL Yves Saint Laurent Navy Wool Blazer
1980s YSL Yves Saint Laurent Navy Wool Blazer

1980s YSL Yves Saint Laurent Navy Wool Blazer

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Early 1980o's double breasted YSL blazer in navy wool gabardine with gold tone buttons. Classic

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1980s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Bolero Jacket
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Bolero Jacket

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Bolero Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning YSL Bolero Jacket Fantastic motif around the jacket Cream, Red and Blue Measuring

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1980s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent "Le Smoking Jacket Wool with Satin Lapels
Yves Saint Laurent "Le Smoking Jacket Wool with Satin Lapels

Yves Saint Laurent "Le Smoking Jacket Wool with Satin Lapels

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New Hope, PA

The YSL "le Smoking" tuxedo jacket is one of his best known designs. It is a timeless classic, an

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Late 20th Century French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche ' Russian ' Intricate Cropped Jacket
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche ' Russian ' Intricate Cropped Jacket

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche ' Russian ' Intricate Cropped Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage 1990s YSL cropped black jacket! Wonderful attention to detail, with intricate

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1990s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Ossie Clark Midnight Blue Velvet Jacket with Tassels. Early 1970's.
Ossie Clark Midnight Blue Velvet Jacket with Tassels. Early 1970's.

Ossie Clark Midnight Blue Velvet Jacket with Tassels. Early 1970's.

By Ossie Clark

Located in University City, MO

YSL velvet jackets that were coming out of Paris at this time but with a softer Asian inspired feel

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1970s British Ysl Jacket Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent Black Suede and Calf Jacket
Yves Saint Laurent Black Suede and Calf Jacket

Yves Saint Laurent Black Suede and Calf Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Strong shouldered YSL black heavy weight suede jacket with shiny calf edging. Strong elegant

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1990s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Christian Lacroix 1980s Gold Plated Heart Earrings
Christian Lacroix 1980s Gold Plated Heart Earrings

Christian Lacroix 1980s Gold Plated Heart Earrings

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

style these with a vintage YSL jacket and a Fendi skirt for a retro and bold look. In excellent vintage

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1980s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauch Herringbone Double Breasted Jacket
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauch Herringbone Double Breasted Jacket

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauch Herringbone Double Breasted Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Oakland, CA

Black and white herringbone YSL Rive Gauche jacket. Military inspired double breasted with black

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Late 20th Century French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Classic 1960s 1970s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent " Rive Gauche " Navy Swing Coat
Classic 1960s 1970s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent " Rive Gauche " Navy Swing Coat

Classic 1960s 1970s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent " Rive Gauche " Navy Swing Coat

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing vintage YSL "Rive Gauche" swing jacket. From late 1960s/Early 1970s Beautiful navy color

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1970s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

YSL Snake Motorcycle Jacket and Skirt
YSL Snake Motorcycle Jacket and Skirt

YSL Snake Motorcycle Jacket and Skirt

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

. This garment exhibits YSL's gift of elevating "streetwear" in the chicest Parisian manner. Size "34

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1980s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

YSL Lambskin Leather Jeweled skirt & jacket
YSL Lambskin Leather Jeweled skirt & jacket

YSL Lambskin Leather Jeweled skirt & jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1980's Yves Saint Laurent soft black lambskin leather jacket and matching skirt adorned with

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20th Century Ysl Jacket Vintage

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Smoking Jacket
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Smoking Jacket

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Smoking Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Studio City, CA

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent fitted black wool-blend smoking jacket with satin lapel, interior lining

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1990s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Chinese Oriental Inspired Shirt Jacket
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Chinese Oriental Inspired Shirt Jacket

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Chinese Oriental Inspired Shirt Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE vintage Chinese Oriental inspired shirt jacket. This shirt/jacket

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20th Century French Ysl Jacket Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Burgundy Velvet Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Burgundy Velvet Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Burgundy Velvet Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Sparks, NV

: Fully Lined Jacket Front Pockets/ Skirt Side PocketsShoulder Pads Sewn Into Lining Jacket Front Button

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1970s French Ysl Jacket Vintage

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Ysl Jacket Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary ysl jacket vintage you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Red, Gray and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect ysl jacket vintage may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Ysl Jacket Vintage?

Prices for a ysl jacket vintage can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $225 and can go as high as $2,250, while, on average they fetch $695.

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 Jackets for You

No matter if you’re preparing for a fashion event or a weather event — you’re going to need a good jacket.

What would become the modern jacket as we know it began as a strictly professional item. A lot of the vintage and designer jackets (and coat styles such as the Navy-inspired peacoat) in our closets were likely popularized by soldiers who battled aggressive climes with their regulation field jackets, bombers and parkas buttoned or zipped to the chin. Indeed, keeping troopers comfortable guided the design of the military surplus garments that have often become buzzy fashion trends. But now, jackets add far more than warmth to our wardrobe, and we hunt down outer layers branded with peerless fashion labels.

Fashion’s most iconic creations, despite their age, remain modern: Biker jackets originated in the 1920s, Balenciaga’s celebrated puffers are steeped in a tradition of down coats that began in the 1930s and your vintage denim jacket has come an even longer way, from California Gold Rush to wardrobe staple. Jeans bequeathed jean jackets during the 1880s, thanks to Levi Strauss, who crafted the former as a durable garment to be worn by miners and railroad workers. Later, jeans and jean jackets became synonymous with nonconformity and rebelliousness — with fashion legends such as actor James Dean in the 1950s and model Veruschka in the 1960s and ’70s leading the indigo-toned charge.

Another fashion rebel, Coco Chanel, used the classic tweed jacket to introduce more comfort and mobility into women’s daily lives. Debuting in 1954 and based on a cardigan, the groundbreaking Chanel jacket forever changed what women wear. The garment reacted against the fitted, constricting styles of Christian Dior’s New Look, which, as Chanel saw it, was making women dress like decorative objects.

On 1stDibs, find bold collections from cutting-edge contemporary designers who’ve taken the classic silhouette of the jacket to new heights or build out your array of vintage treasures (denim or otherwise) with dazzlers from Yves Saint Laurent, Gianni Versace, Moschino and more.