YVES SAINT LAURENT 1968 Khaki Cotton Lace-Up Safari Mini Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
YVES SAINT LAURENT 1968 khaki cotton lace-up SAFARI mini dress from the 1968 Safari Collection.
YVES SAINT LAURENT 1968 Khaki Cotton Lace-Up Safari Mini Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
YVES SAINT LAURENT 1968 khaki cotton lace-up SAFARI mini dress from the 1968 Safari Collection.
Yves Saint Laurent Evening "Saharienne" Couture Trousers Suit, Circa 1968 / 1970
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1968/1970 French Haute Couture Stunning ivory "Saharienne" ensemble evening suit and trousers Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture dating back to the late 1960s.
Yves Saint Laurent white gabardine cotton safari mini dress, c. 1968
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Yves Saint Laurent white gabardine cotton safari mini dress with applied pockets and front lacing.
Iconic Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Olive Green Safari Tunic, 1968.
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Olive Green Safari Tunic, 1968.
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Roger Scemama 1968 Haute Couture Amber Red Cabochon Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent, Roger Scemama for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Roger Scemama Vintage 1968 Haute Couture Limit Edition Amber Red Yellow Two Large Openwork Floral Cabochon Multi 8 Eight Row Layer Long Chain Belt, Silver Tone...
1968 SAINT LAURENT rive gauche dark khaki 'saharienne' safari tunic
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Extremely rare, safari tunic from Saint Laurent dating to 1968. Made in a dark khaki green polished cotton with slight iridescence. It has a sharp, oversized collar and a deep lace-u...
2002 Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Safari Collection Suit
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
This safari-esque tailoring is something of a signature look, made popular by Yves Saint Laurent in 1968 with the now infamous Saharienne dress.
Tom Ford x Yves Saint Laurent SS 2002 *Safari* Suede Skirt Silk Top Suit 40 US 8
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
This ensemble directly reflects Ford’s homage to Yves Saint Laurent’s original 1968 “Saharienne,” reimagined through a provocative early-2000s lens—body-conscious, tactile, and unmis...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche SS 2002 Safari Brown Lace-Up Coat 36
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
A striking example from Tom Ford’s celebrated Spring/Summer 2002 Safari Collection for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, this rare runway coat reinterprets Yves Saint Laurent’s iconic ...
Moschino Couture Safari Dress Pokes Fun at the Iconic YSL Safari Jacket
By Moschino Couture, Franco Moschino
Located in New Hope, PA
This rare and collectible Moschino Safari dress, designed by Jeremy Scott, was inspired by the Franco Moschino Survival jacket from the 1990's which was in turn, inspired by the Yves...
Vintage Chain Belt Roger Scemama for Yves Saint Laurent 1968
By Roger Scemama for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Chaine Belt From the designer Roger Scemama for Yves Saint Laurent Circa 1968. - Gold Tone - Adjustable Belt - Signed Roger Scemama - Very Good Vintage conditions - Dime...
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Iconic 1968 Yves Saint Laurent Safari Tunic
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Spring/ Summer 1968 Yves Saint Laurent Saharienne Tunic in a blush tone.
Yves Saint Laurent Iconic Ring Belt C. 1968
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent belt of metallic circle rings with bronze accents and closure C.1968.
very rare 1968 YVES SAINT LAURENT khaki safari tunic
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare tan-khaki cotton twill safari tunic with grommeted lace ties from Yves Saint Laurent dating to 1968. Four buttoned pockets at chest and hips.
Yves Saint Laurent Iconic Saharienne C. 1968
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche, iconic, olive green, cotton twill, safari ( saharienne) tunic C. 1968.
1968 YSL Yves Saint Laurent Couture Velvet Feather Evening Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Miami, FL
A wonderfully preserved piece from the autumn winter Yves Saint Laurent Couture collection of 1968. Deep brown crushed velvet lined in silk and cockerel feather collar, cuffs and h...
Yves Saint Laurent F/W 1968-69 white silk feather top
By Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Yves Saint Laurent - Sold by Skof.Archive - Fall Winter 1968-69 Collection - Ethereal ivory silk chiffon wrap with sumptuous feather collar - Features dramatic pure whi...
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Size: Equivalent French Size 34
Yves Saint Laurent Evening "Saharienne" Couture Trousers Suit, Circa 1968 / 1970
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1968/1970 French Haute Couture Stunning ivory "Saharienne" ensemble evening suit and trousers Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture dating back to the late 1960s.
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Silver Brocade Coat Dress w/Rhinestone Buttons Ca.1968
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
Circa 1968 Yves Saint Laurent silver lurex brocade coat dress with a slight swing silhouette, cuffed bell sleeves and rhinestone embellished buttons.
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Size: Equivalent to French size 36-37
Little Black Dress by Yves Saint Laurent Couture Numbered 34406 Circa 1973
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
I love it because it asserts, it draws, it styles: a woman in a black dress is a pencil stroke". Yves Saint Laurent ( Elle France 1968). Dress presented in France in Lille and Toulo...
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent 1968 Khaki Cotton Safari Lace-Up Detail Mini Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Yves Saint Laurent "Rive Gauche" Spring Summer 1968 Iconic Khaki Cotton Lace-Up Safari Mini Dress This mini dress is a cl...
1968 YVES SAINT LAURENT "Saharienne" safari tunic
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, tan lace up safari tunic from Yves Saint Laurent, circa 1968. No size is indicated.
very rare 1968 YVES SAINT LAURENT safari tunic
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare sunny yellow twill safari tunic with grommeted lace ties from Yves Saint Laurent dating to 1968. Four buttoned pockets at chest and hips.
very rare 1968 YVES SAINT LAURENT khaki safari tunic
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare tan-khaki cotton twill safari tunic with grommeted lace ties from Yves Saint Laurent dating to 1968. Four buttoned pockets at chest and hips.
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Size: (fits a US 2-6)
1968 SAINT LAURENT rust 'saharienne' safari tunic as seen on YVES SAINT LAURENT
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Extremely rare, rust 'saharienne' safari tunic from Yves Saint Laurent dating to 1968 as seen on Yves Saint Laurent in London.
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 cotton, with a wide brim, and gold buckle on the side. Floppy, but not 'too' flopp...
Yves Saint Laurent corn safari tunic, 1968 collection as seen on Betty Catroux
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Unworn 1968 Yves Saint Laurent collection cotton corn safari tunic as seen on Betty Catroux Measurements are taken flat: SH to SH 15inch/38cm - UA to UA 17'5inch/44cm(x2)- Waist 16'...
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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
A rare and museum-level Fall/Winter 1968 Yves Saint Laurent jeweled toque hat, crafted from plush black Austrian mohair felt and finished under the prestigious Paris–New York milline...
Yves Saint Laurent Black Ostrich Feather Chiffon Wrap Blouse, circa 1969
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Munich, DE
This is what I believe to be the ready-to-wear version of Yves Saint Laurent's iconic and scandalous Autumn/Winter 1968/1969 Haute Couture "Cigaline" blouse.
YSL Vintage 1968 La Saharienne Safari Jacket / Skirt Suit - Khaki Green
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, ON
YSL Yves Saint Laurent Vintage La Saharienne Safari jacket and skirt set. Khaki green cotton cropped jacket with belt. Wrap skirt fastens with metal hooks. Waist fastens at 29", tot...
YSL Vintage 1968 La Saharienne Safari jacket and skirt set - Beige
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, ON
YSL Yves Saint Laurent Vintage La Saharienne Safari jacket and skirt set. Lightweight beige cotton cropped jacket with belt. Wrap skirt fastens with metal hooks. Waist currently fas...
1968 Yves Saint Laurent Jumpsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Hamburg, Deutschland
1968 Yves Saint Laurent Jumpsuit. Size 38 EU - 6 US Excellent condition.
1968 Yves Saint Laurent Safari Tunic
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Hamburg, Deutschland
1968 Yves Saint Laurent Safari Tunic. Measurements: Length 29" - bust 38" - waist
1968 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Super Rare Safari Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Iconic and super rare Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche safari dress from 1968 ‘Safari’ collection.
Vintage 1968 Yves Saint Laurent Le Smoking Tuxedo Black Gabardine Pant Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This insanely chic Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pantsuit, dating back to 1968, is fashioned in black mid-weight gabardine which works wonderfully for both day and night.
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Tye-Dye Pant + Safari Jacket Ensemble Set c. 1968
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in US
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche vintage pant set featured in a powder pink and beige with a tye-dye pattern throughout. This fabulous ensemble came from a Parisian model in which was ...
Yves Saint Laurent tan safari dress, circa 1980
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
An amazing example of the safari inspired designs that Yves Saint Laurent first debuted in 1968, this dress is a great investment piece.
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Iconic Saharienne Safari Tunic C. 1968
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in US
This Yves Saint Laurent vintage safari jacket was gifted to a Parisian model in 1969 and it is featured in an olive green cotton twill with a lace up tie fastening and four functiona...
Yves Saint Laurent Spring 1968 safari dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic Yves Saint Laurent original safari mini dress from Spring Summer 1968 collection as seen on iconic model Verushcka for French Vogue July/August 1968, and Betty Catroux (who wa...
Important 1968-69 Yves Saint Laurent Chocolate Velvet Safari Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rockwood, ON
. / (3) S/S 1968 Yves Saint Laurent Safari Suit (on right) at the The Kyoto Costume Institute.
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 1978 Corset Lace Peasant Top
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 1968 Corset Lace Peasant Top.
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk Pants Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Sharon, CT
White silk 'summer' floral ensemble. Blouse with padded shoulders, no buttons and slits on the sides, ties with a 92x4"matching belt. Length of blouse is 29". Matching paints waist 2...
2007 SAINT LAURENT rive gauche khaki green 'saharienne' safari tunic dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
2007 Yves Saint Laurent “Saharienne” dress in olive cotton with a softly structured fit through the waist and hips. Inspired by classic safari styles, the dress features a lace-up fr...
$2,283
Size: Pants UK 8 / Jacket UK 8-10.
AW 2001 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Pinstriped Blazer Pant Trouser Suit
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Sublime Autumn / Winter 2001 Yves Saint Laurent Suit by Tom Ford. Featuring an impeccably tailored pinstriped blazer and complimenting mid-rise matching pant. The suit features a d...
1987 YVES SAINT LAURENT tan cotton coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A classic 1987 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche beige cotton coat, cut in an easy, oversized silhouette that reflects the relaxed yet refined tailoring of the decade. The coat features...
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage 1976 Deep Olive Green Wool Cape
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in PARIS, FR
A vintage deep olive green wool cape by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, dating to the mid-1970s (circa 1976). The design features a fluid silhouette cut from a single panel with mini...
SAINT LAURENT 2012 cream crepe padded shoulder bateau neck mini dress FR34 XS
By Hedi Slimane, Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT 2012 cream crepe padded shoulder bateau neck mini shift dress FR34 XS Reference: MELK/A00447 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Hedi Slimane Collection: 2012 Material: Acet...
Jean Paul Gaultier Double Breasted Belted Pant Suit A/W 1999
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black light weight wool with a bit of stretch pant suit from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has an incredible long double breasted jacket with a lapel collar, flap pockets, butto...
Vivienne Westwood Fall 1992 Ivory Wool Gabardine Double Breasted Pant Suit
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A holy grail for the fashion obsessed—Vivienne Westwood Fall 1992 pant suit. The Dame herself wore this design! This is the type of archival vintage that we can confidently endorse a...
1977 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ivory Silk Crepe Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
We are attributing this enchanting 1970s silk crepe couture dress to the master couturier Yves Saint Laurent as part of his Les Espagnoles et les Romantiques collection for Spring 19...
Dolce & Gabbana Pant Suit With Garter Jacket and Corset Pants 1990s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
This is one of the most incredible suits I have had- a black lingerie inspired pant suit with some stretch from Dolce & Gabbana. It has a blazer style jacket with a lapel collar,...
$2,150
Size: 42 ( US 10 / 12 )
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Russian Collection 1976 Jacket and Skirt Suit YSL 70s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic vintage 1970s YSL YVES SAINT LAURENT Paris 'Rive Gauche' virgin wool jacket and skirt suit from the famed 1976 Russian Collection! Jacket features a windowpane gingham checker...
Iconic Yves Saint Laurent SS 1993 Ensemble Kate Moss Runway Jacket Pants Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy part of Fashion History. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche SS 1993 Silk Ensemble: two-piece set (jacket and slacks). This striking outfit, famously worn by Kate Moss in th...
$1,225
Size: Small - Small Medium
1960s Louis Feraud Khaki Tan Space Age Wool Short Sleeve Vintage A Line Dress
By Louis Feraud, Louis Feraud Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s mod space age LOUIS FERAUD khaki / tan and ivory short sleeve lightweight wool A-Line dress ! Tailored bodice features round white mock buttons up the front. Couture quali...
GUCCI iridescent olive green polyester TRENCH Coat Jacket 42 M
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci iridescent double-breasted trench coat in olive green polyamide (58%) and polyester (42%) with a flat collar, epaulettes, buttoned slit pockets and belted cuffs. Comes with a b...
Thierry Mugler Khaki Safari Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Statement Thierry Mugler Khaki Cotton Poplin Safari Dress with massive shoulder pads which tapers down to the hem. Front placket is closed with snaps to the knee where a series of pl...
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Lace-Up Safari Shirt Dress, circa 2007, FR44
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, BE
A rare Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche black cotton safari-style shirt dress from the Stefano Pilati era, circa 2007. This sharply tailored piece reflects the house’s signature blend ...
Roberto Cavalli black/gray bustier
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
Roberto Cavalli black with gray boning bustier has boning in seven sections for a more comfortable fit and wear. The center back has an zipper which measures 9". The shoulder straps ...
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
Gianfranco Ferré Vintage Fall Winter 1995 Runway Three-Piece Tuxedo-Inspired Set
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Gianfranco Ferré Runway 1995 Three-Piece Tuxedo-Inspired Silk Blouse, Vest & Skirt Set This rare outfit from Gianfranco Ferré’s 1995 runway show is a striking mix of mens...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
New Versace Fall 2016 Runway Sequin Embellishment Cut-Out Tulle Accent Dress 40
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Runway Versace Mini Embellished Dress Designer size 40 This dress stands out for collectors due to its one-of-a-kind patchwork composition, where bold prints, textured fabrics, a...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
Oscar de la Renta Purple Ombre Houndstooth Check Silk Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta silk pencil cut cocktail dress in a purple checked houndstooth pattern and ombre mid section. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% silk. Made in USA. Size 8. Runs sli...
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Silk Brown Top
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Silk Brown Top IT 42 Gianni Versace silk brown top featuring logo embellishments at straps and concealed zip closure at back.
John Galliano for Christian Dior Lace up Silk Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black fine silk dress with stretch from Christian Dior. It has a scoop neck front and back with intricate lacing starting at one shoulder crossing the front and back wrap...
UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Gucci by Tom Ford lace dress From his SS 1996 collection for Gucci Finest black lace Fully lined with nude silk Made in Italy Dry Clean Only Size 38 Seen in the AD campaig...
Rare Thierry Mugler Corset Dress SS 1995
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
The Thierry Mugler corset dress is a sculptural masterpiece. The dress fuses Mugler’s razor-sharp tailoring with sensual allure. The bodice: crafted as a structured white corset cinc...
$1,600Sale Price|50% Off
Size: S - L
1984 Jean Paul Gaultier Yellow Plaid "Clueless" Crop Top and Maxi Skirt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Austin, TX
1984 Jean Paul Gaultier Yellow Plaid "Clueless" Crop Top & Maxi Skirt Wrap Top and Wrap skirt CONDITION: Very good Made in Italy TOP: Chest: 36-48", Waist: 22"+, Length: 14" SK...
French designer Yves Saint Laurent pioneered “cross-design” in fashion, taking inspiration from street trends to modernize haute couture.
Saint Laurent was the first to launch a ready-to-wear label, YSL Rive Gauche Prêt-à-Porter. He was the first couturier to open boutiques for both men and women. Using traditional menswear fabrics and designs for women, Saint Laurent also literally cross-dressed, giving men and women alike chic pant suits, elegant tuxedo jackets and urban safari gear.
By blurring gender-specific design, Saint Laurent empowered individual style while creating a scissor-sharp fashion aesthetic of sensual ease and beauty. Many of his designs are today considered timeless classics. Saint Laurent also consistently used Black models, like Mounia, Iman and Naomi Campbell, and he drew endless inspiration from different ethnicities and cultures, in no small part because of his Algerian roots.
Born to French parents in Oran, Algeria, in 1936, Saint Laurent went to Paris at age 17 to study fashion at the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. Just two years later, in 1955, his remarkable sketches were shown to Christian Dior, then the world’s reigning couturier, who hired him immediately.
Surprisingly soon thereafter, Dior publicly chose Saint Laurent as his successor, which sadly proved prescient when the fashion legend died unexpectedly, in 1957. A mere slip of a youth, the 21-year-old Saint Laurent was nevertheless up to the challenge. He shook the traditional couture clientele to its core with youthful silhouettes and styles like the A-line trapeze dress that hung with seeming effortlessness from the shoulders, the antithesis of the pinched waists and molded skirts that had been all the rage after the deprivations of World War II.
After a mandated spell in the torturous French military, Saint Laurent suffered a nervous breakdown and was dismissed by Dior in 1962. Out of the ashes rose the Age of Yves. With Pierre Bergé, his then-lover who became his lifelong business partner and friend, the designer founded Yves Saint Laurent YSL to encompass prêt-à-porter, or ready-to-wear. In 1966, they opened the first YSL Rive Gauche women’s boutique in Paris, followed soon thereafter by YSL Rive Gauche for men. Saint Laurent had given birth to a global brand.
His revolutionary Mondrian mini dress from 1965 is a core element of his fashion biography. It is a prime example of how Saint Laurent, an avid art lover and collector, looked to painters, from Goya to Picasso, Ingres to Matisse, for inspiration.
With its pure lines and hues, Mondrian’s ground-breaking 1935 color-block painting Composition C transmutes beautifully into a dress that is highly valued by collectors of contemporary fashion and widely copied commercially to this day. The design is the epitome of Saint Laurent’s aesthetic, requiring a meticulous hand-piecing of each color block so that, despite the body’s curves, the visual plane is as flat as a canvas when the garment is worn. Mondrian’s purity met its match in Saint Laurent.
“I am no longer concerned with sensation and innovation, but with the perfection of my style,” Saint Laurent said four years before retiring, in 2002. After a long period of ill health, he died at his home in Paris on June 1, 2008.
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