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Ysl Polka

1970s YSL Rive Gauche Red & Black Polka Dot Skirt
1970s YSL Rive Gauche Red & Black Polka Dot Skirt

1970s YSL Rive Gauche Red & Black Polka Dot Skirt

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Toronto, Ontario

YSL Rive Gauche knee-length skirt featuring a graphic polka dot print in red and black. Constructed

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1970s French Pleated Skirts

Saint Laurent Polka Dot Ruffle Blouse YSL, 1985
Saint Laurent Polka Dot Ruffle Blouse YSL, 1985

Saint Laurent Polka Dot Ruffle Blouse YSL, 1985

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Prints were especially a mainstay of Yves Saint Laurent. During the height of the 1980s YSL

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1980s French Blouses and Tops

1980s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black Silk Jacquard Polka Dot Blouse
1980s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black Silk Jacquard Polka Dot Blouse

1980s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black Silk Jacquard Polka Dot Blouse

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, Ontario

on black small polka dot pattern. Collarless with small grey mother of pearl buttons down the centre

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1980s French Blouses and Tops

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Yves Saint Laurent Fuchsia Polka Dot Silk Dress YSL
Yves Saint Laurent Fuchsia Polka Dot Silk Dress YSL

Yves Saint Laurent Fuchsia Polka Dot Silk Dress YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent Fuchsia Polka Dot Silk Dress YSL Side zip. Attached sash. Excellent condition

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1980s French Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche White Polka Dot Top
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche White Polka Dot Top

Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche White Polka Dot Top

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York City, NY

perfect thing. YSL's style was revolutionary and classic at the same time. The soft silk

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1970s French Shirts

YSL Polka Dot Blouse
YSL Polka Dot Blouse

YSL Polka Dot Blouse

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

YSL, red and white polka dot, Flamenco inspires blouse, made of a silk gazer with tired ruffle

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1980s French Blouses

YSL Polka Dot Chiffon Blouse
YSL Polka Dot Chiffon Blouse

YSL Polka Dot Chiffon Blouse

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

YSL, black and white, small, polka dot, chiffon blouse with tie at the neck. Blouse has a yoke

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1980s French Shirts

YSL Polka Dot Smock Dress
YSL Polka Dot Smock Dress

YSL Polka Dot Smock Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent, navy and ivory, polka dot, satin back crepe dress with a smock like bodice and

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Late 20th Century French Day Dresses

Saint Laurent Vintage Polka Dot Blouse YSL
Saint Laurent Vintage Polka Dot Blouse YSL

Saint Laurent Vintage Polka Dot Blouse YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This vintage Saint Laurent silk polka dot blouse features a yoke with gathers, a tie neck sash

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1980s French Blouses

YSL Blue and White Polka Dot Ensemble
YSL Blue and White Polka Dot Ensemble

YSL Blue and White Polka Dot Ensemble

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent blue and white cotton polkadot ensemble featuring a ruffle trim cap sleeve blouse, a multi-tiered ruffle skirt and matching waist sash.

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1970s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Saint Laurent Vintage Polka Dot Dress YSL
Saint Laurent Vintage Polka Dot Dress YSL

Saint Laurent Vintage Polka Dot Dress YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This Vintage Saint Laurent sack style dress, is a midnight navy background with beige polkadots . Featuring a collar and short sleeves with volume and small shoulder pads. Seven butt...

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1980s French Day Dresses

Vintage YSL Ivory & Black Polka Dot Silk Blouse -size 38
Vintage YSL Ivory & Black Polka Dot Silk Blouse -size 38

Vintage YSL Ivory & Black Polka Dot Silk Blouse -size 38

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage YSL Ivory and Black Polka Dot Silk blouse - size 38, Circa 90's. This garment is in very

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1990s French Shirts

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Fuchsia Silk Crepe Polka Dot Day Dress
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Fuchsia Silk Crepe Polka Dot Day Dress

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Fuchsia Silk Crepe Polka Dot Day Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Studio City, CA

Yves Saint Laurent fuchsia silk crepe polka dot day dress with 3/4 sleeves, ruched midriff band w

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1980s French Day Dresses

Navy blue top and wrapped skirt ensemble with white Polka dots YSL Rive Gauche
Navy blue top and wrapped skirt ensemble with white Polka dots YSL Rive Gauche

Navy blue top and wrapped skirt ensemble with white Polka dots YSL Rive Gauche

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Navy blue top and wrapped skirt ensemble with white Polka dots. The fabric composition tag has been

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1980s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Yves Saint Laurent Polka Dot Bustier and Skirt
Yves Saint Laurent Polka Dot Bustier and Skirt

Yves Saint Laurent Polka Dot Bustier and Skirt

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

YSL, red and white, polka dot, strapless, fitted bustier that ends at the hip and straight pencil

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1980s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Polka Dot Skirt Set
1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Polka Dot Skirt Set

1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Polka Dot Skirt Set

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A fabulous moss crepe polka dot long skirt ensemble from Yves Saint Laurent dating from the 1970's

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1970s French Skirt Suits

YSL Red With Multi Color Polka Dot Silk Blouse~36
YSL Red With Multi Color Polka Dot Silk Blouse~36

YSL Red With Multi Color Polka Dot Silk Blouse~36

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

YSL red with multi color polka dot silk blouse with collar and neck sash. Ruffle cap sleeve. Size

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1990s French Shirts

1986 YSL Yves Saint Laurent Purple Polka Dot Midi Skirt
1986 YSL Yves Saint Laurent Purple Polka Dot Midi Skirt

1986 YSL Yves Saint Laurent Purple Polka Dot Midi Skirt

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Toronto, Ontario

YSL Saint Laurent Rive Gauche cotton purple skirt from the 1986 Spring Summer collection. The skirt

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1980s French Circle Skirts

1980's YSL/Saint Laurent Navy & White Silk Polka Dot Blouse
1980's YSL/Saint Laurent Navy & White Silk Polka Dot Blouse

1980's YSL/Saint Laurent Navy & White Silk Polka Dot Blouse

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1980's YSL / Saint Laurent navy and white polka dot silk blouse with short gathered sleeve and

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1980s French Blouses

1980's YSL/Saint Laurent Navy & White Silk Polka Dot  Blouse
1980's YSL/Saint Laurent Navy & White Silk Polka Dot  Blouse

1980's YSL/Saint Laurent Navy & White Silk Polka Dot Blouse

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1980's YSL / Saint Laurent navy and white polka dot silk blouse with short gathered sleeve and

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1980s French Blouses

1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Silk Polka Dot Smock Dress
1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Silk Polka Dot Smock Dress

1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Silk Polka Dot Smock Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1970's YSL full cut dress with black, royal blue and yellow polka dot pattern on red background

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1970s French Casual Dresses

Saint Laurent Blue Polka Dot Off Shoulder Silk Dress YSL 1970s
Saint Laurent Blue Polka Dot Off Shoulder Silk Dress YSL 1970s

Saint Laurent Blue Polka Dot Off Shoulder Silk Dress YSL 1970s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

A fashion superstar, YSL dominated the runway in the 1970’s with his relaxed bohemian chic

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black and White Polka Dot Silk Shirt
1980s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black and White Polka Dot Silk Shirt

1980s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black and White Polka Dot Silk Shirt

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Classic YSL 1980's blouse. Black silk jacquard with small white polka dots. Thin pussy bow neck tie

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1980s French Blouses

Yves Saint Laurent Black Chiffon Polka Dot Camisole Top YSL Runway , 1980s
Yves Saint Laurent Black Chiffon Polka Dot Camisole Top YSL Runway , 1980s

Yves Saint Laurent Black Chiffon Polka Dot Camisole Top YSL Runway , 1980s

By Yves Saint Laurent, Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

between trends or inspirations season after season, YSL tended to work with elements whether it be

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1980s French Camisoles

YSL Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Skirt
YSL Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Skirt

YSL Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Skirt

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Sparks, NV

Darling black and white vintage polka dot skirt by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche. Details

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1980s French Skirts

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Navy Blue + White Polka Dot Silk 80s Dress YSL
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Navy Blue + White Polka Dot Silk 80s Dress YSL

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Navy Blue + White Polka Dot Silk 80s Dress YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in San Diego, CA

Tres chic 80s YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Rive Gauche navy blue and white polka dot silk sleeveless

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Silk Ruffle Polka Dot Trapeze Dress
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Silk Ruffle Polka Dot Trapeze Dress

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Silk Ruffle Polka Dot Trapeze Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful vintage YSL Rive Gauche polka dot trapeze dress! Chic all-over print, with ruffles at

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Blue and Orange Era Polka Dot Mod Silk Scarf
1970s Yves Saint Laurent Blue and Orange Era Polka Dot Mod Silk Scarf

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Blue and Orange Era Polka Dot Mod Silk Scarf

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, Ontario

boarders with navy blue and white abstract all over polka dots. YSL brand markings on bottom left corner

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1970s French Scarves

YSL Silk Polka Dot Peasant Dress
YSL Silk Polka Dot Peasant Dress

YSL Silk Polka Dot Peasant Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

YSL silk polka dot peasant dress. Mustard with red, black and lavender polka dot geometric print

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1980s French Day Dresses

YSL Black Polka Dot Cotton Nadja Rose
YSL Black Polka Dot Cotton Nadja Rose

YSL Black Polka Dot Cotton Nadja Rose

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W 7.09 in D 2.37 in L 10.63 in

YSL Black Polka Dot Cotton Nadja Rose

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Orlando, FL

The Nadja Rose features a polka dotted cotton body with an oversized rose detail, a front flap with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

SAINT LAURENT Mini Lou YSL Monogram Leather Camera Bag In Polka Dot 2022
SAINT LAURENT Mini Lou YSL Monogram Leather Camera Bag In Polka Dot 2022

SAINT LAURENT Mini Lou YSL Monogram Leather Camera Bag In Polka Dot 2022

By Hedi Slimane for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Featuring interlaced YSL initials on the front, this printed mini bag is equipped with a chain

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Silk Blouse
1970s Yves Saint Laurent Silk Blouse

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Silk Blouse

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Chicago, IL

Lovely polka dot YSL blouse 100%silk White collar and cuffs Attached silk ties at neck

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1970s French Blouses

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By Donna Karan

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Located in University City, MO

Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...

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By Yves Saint Laurent

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Ysl Polka For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary ysl polka you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Blue, Red and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a ysl polka may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding a ysl polka for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Ysl Polka?

Prices for a ysl polka can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $195 and can go as high as $2,200, while, on average they fetch $595.

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.

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From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.