A Prestige box set for the film Yves Saint Laurent by Jalil Lespert - May 2014
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Including the DVD of the film, a sketch from the 1976 Opéras Ballets Russes collection, Pierre Bergé's book "Lettres à Yves" and reproductions of 7 greetings cards from Yves Saint La...
1971 Iconic Yves Saint Laurent Lips Print Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
The celebrated 1971 Yves Saint Laurent lips print dress from the collection that was panned when it came out but now universally revered.
1971 Yves Saint Laurent Navy Wool Blazer with Maroon Trim
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Highly documented Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche blazer from the revered 1971 "Libération" collection.
Sequin top, circa 1971
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Long sleeve black and silver sequin blouse top, circa 1971
Yves Saint Laurent 1971 orange polkadot silk pyjama pant suit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Yves Saint Laurent 1971 orange polkadot silk pyjama pant suit
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W 9.45 in D 2.37 in L 13.39 in
A Prestige box set for the film Yves Saint Laurent by Jalil Lespert - May 2014
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Including the DVD of the film, a sketch from the 1976 Opéras Ballets Russes collection, Pierre Bergé's book "Lettres à Yves" and reproductions of 7 greetings cards from Yves Saint La...
Yves Saint Laurent red floral cotton maxi summer dress, ss 1971
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
▪ Yves Saint Laurent red floral maxi dress ▪ 100% Cotton ▪ Pointed collar ▪ Belted waist ▪ FR 34 - UK 6 - US 2 ▪ Spring-Summer 1971
1971 Yves St Laurent Liberation collection black crepe sequin dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Yves St Laurent, Rive Gauche, 1971 Liberation collection black sequin 1940s inspired dress...Black satin backed crepe dress in a 1940s silhouette with deep plunge neckline, lapped sl...
1971 Yves Saint Laurent Black and Red Lip Dress with Original Flower
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The lip dress from Yves Saint Laurent's 1971 "Libération" collection is highly revered and documented.
Yves Saint Laurent "Rive Gauche" 1971 Collection Vintage Documented Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Yves Saint Laurent "Rive Gauche" 1971 Vintage Documented Dress A rare, iconic piece from YSL's 1971 "Rive Gauche" collection, instantly recognizable to collectors.
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Size: Equivalent French Size 40. US 8.
An Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Printed Silk Dress Circa 1971
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1971 France Day dress in printed silk by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche probably from the Quarante Collection known as the Scandale collection in 1971.
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Size: Approx. FR 34 - XS
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture black silk taffeta evening dress, fw 1971
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture black silk taffeta evening dress
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Size: FR42 (US10) but runs small
Yves Saint Laurent Double-Breasted Printed Blazer Jacket, Spring-Summer 1971
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Geneva, CH
Embrace the great seventies with this rare Saint Laurent Rive Gauche floral print blazer. Tailored in a slim, double-breasted silhouette from satin cotton, this blazer-jacket feature...
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Chocolate Velvet Victorian Style Jacket 1971-72
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche chocolate brown velvet, Victorian style jacket from 1971-72.
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Belted Jacket A/W 1971
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in London, GB
- Autumn/ Winter 1971 Saint Laurent Rive Gauche by Yves Saint Laurent - Sold by Mae Vintage London - Black wool garbadine belted wrap jacket with gold/beige rope trim.
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture chantilly lace and chiffon evening gown, c.1970
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Hate Couture Yves Saint Laurent dress (Autumn - Winter 1970 - 1971) An exquisite and extremely rare piece of haute couture by Yves Saint Laurent from the extremely scandalous Autu...
1971 Yves Saint Laurent Satin Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Hamburg, Deutschland
1971 Yves Saint Laurent Satin Suit. Size: 38 EU - 4 US Measurements: Pants: length 40" - inseam 29" - waist 26" - hips 39" inches Jacket: length 26" - bust 36"
1971 Yves Saint Laurent Moroccan Caftan
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rockwood, ON
Insanely rare and insanely fabulous Yves Sant Lautent Moroccan inspired caftan is a perfect example of the look he made infamous amongst the fashion elite. He had a profound love for...
1971 Yves Saint Laurent Safari Skirt Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Hamburg, Deutschland
1971 Yves Saint Laurent Safari Skirt Suit . Size: 38 EU - about 4 US Measurements: Jacket length 26" - bust 35" - waist 34" - hips 37" inches Skirt length 26" - waist 25" - hips...
Yves Saint Laurent Red polka dot dress, circa 1971
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Constructed in ivory and red polka dot print silk, this Yves Saint Laurent dress features a v-neckline and tie detail on the neck. The long sleeves fasten at the cuff with buttons, w...
1971 Yves Saint Laurent Black Haute-Couture Tiered Silk Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite black silk-taffeta cocktail dress is from the infamous 1971 Fall-Winter Yves Saint Laurent Haute-Couture collection.
RARE Yves Saint Laurent 'Lips' print dress, circa 1971, Rive Gauche
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
An Yves Saint Laurent 'Lips' print dress, circa 1971, Rive Gauche labelled and size 38, of Ivory crêpe with zips to cuffs, Side zipper and front loops with covered buttons.
1971 Yves Saint Laurent Couture Dramatic Silver-Fox Fur Chubby Coat Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Yves Saint Laurent Fourrures genuine silver-fox coat from his 1971 Fall/Winter collection.
Iconic Elton John "Tiny Dancer" Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fox Fur Coat 1971
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in US
1971 Fall/ Winter Collection Yves Saint Laurent Dyed Fox Coat: Rock and Roll Memorabilia: Purchased by Elton John for Bernie Taupin's wife "Tiny Dancer" in 1971.
YSL Love Snake Print 1971
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Original 1971 heart love snake "postcard" print by Yves Saint Laurent.
Yves Saint Laurent black skirt, circa 1971
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Ideal for holidays and hot summer days, this Yves Saint Laurent skirt is a great piece for daytime. Constructed in black cotton, the skirt features bands of orange and ivory cotton r...
1971 Yves Saint Laurent Cotton Dress with Double Heart Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Hamburg, Deutschland
1971 Yves Saint Laurent Cotton Dress with Double Heart Belt.
RARE Yves Saint Laurent 'Lips' print dress, circa 1971, Rive Gauche
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
An Yves Saint Laurent 'Lips' print dress, circa 1971, Rive Gauche labelled and size 38, of Ivory crêpe with zips to cuffs, Side zipper and front loops with covered buttons.
Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Worn Twice Uppers are Perfect 2005 Runway Show * Gucci * U.S. Size: 8 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Gucci Boot Dust ...
$795
Size: fits a petite 2-4
1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT Balle Russes collection burgundy velvet RUNWAY jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This 1976 Yves Saint Laurent runway jacket from the Balle Russes collection is made from rich burgundy velvet. The cut is simple and slightly boxy, with a cropped length, relaxed fit...
Ceil Chapman Vintage Black Empire Waist Gown with Beaded Bodice, c 1950 sz 6-8
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fine vintage evening dress made by Ceil Chapman. It has an empire waist with a heavily beaded bodice at the bust. The jersey body of the dress has a sheath silhouette and a...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall 2002 Lace Blouse + Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Skirt Set F/W 2002 Collection Color - Black. Lace Puff-Sleeve Blouse with Silk Ribbons. Fabric is stretch. Skirt - Silk and Wool (90% wool, 10% Cashme...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse Shawl Collar Swarovski 38
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Shawl collar Finest light purple fabric Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Swarovski crystal buttons Made in I...
$10,920
H 3.25 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Chanel Vanity Case Micro Mini 90s Vintage Iridescent Bronze Rare Patent Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Micro Mini 90s Vintage Patent Metallic Bronze Iridescent Vanity Case Rare 1994 [VINTAGE 30 Years} Diamond stitch iridescent patent leather Classic interwoven top handle Magne...
Gianni Versace Couture Silk Dress with Leather Hip Band A/W 2001
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress from Gianni Versace in an abstract bright pink, taupe, black and white print. It is sleeveless with a V neckline, a top stitched leather inset around the hips...
Tom Ford for Gucci New Silk Velvet Dress F/W 2001
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk velvet dress from Gucci as worn in a 2001 ad campaign. It has a square neckline with the center bust highlighted with sheer areas which contrast with the rich v...
1950'S BALMAIN Style Turquoise Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Embroidered Wi
Located in New York, NY
The embroidery and beading on this dress is next level! The expensive heavy satin was first embroidered with real metal thread in a foliate Indian style floral pattern. Then the magi...
Vintage Chanel 1990s Black and White Halter Maxi Dress, Size 4, Crepe
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s CHANEL black and white V neck halter maxi dress. Size: 4 / small Bust 34” / Waist : 26” Hip: open/ Dress length: 55”
Gianni Versace Silk Skirt with Leather Band 1990s
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous semi sheer silk skirt with colorful flowers on a black background from Gianni Versace. It has a wide leather band with intricately braided leather vertical lines around t...
New Gucci Runway Suede Brocade Heels Sz 8.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brocade Heels Brand New * Size: 8.5 * Black Suede & Silver Brocade * Open Toe * Satin Ankle Straps * Metallic Quilted Soft Leather Insole * 3.5" Heel * With Box
New Gianni Versace F/W 1999 Vintage Pony Hair Turquoise Snakeskin Shoes 39
By Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage New Gianni Versace Pony Hair Turquoise Snakeskin Shoes Sandals Designer size 39 Leather Lining, Leather Sole. New with original box and dust bag. Listing Code: 0520185458012...
$795
Size: Small-Medium
Late 1970s/ Early 1980s Bernard Perris Vintage Purple + Blue Mohair Trench Coat
By Bernard Perris
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage Bernard Perris coat in purple and blue woven mohair with matching tie sash belt. Partially lined with front button and tie closure. Side patch pockets. The bust meas...
$895
Size: * Size: 41 U.S. 10
New Tom Ford Yves Saint Laurent Resort Platform Espadrille Heels Sz 41 U.S 10
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford For YSL Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Canvas Wedges * Beautiful Beige Canvas * Dark Burnt Orange Leather * Size: 41 U.S. 10 * Gold Grommet Hardware * Ties Around the Ankle ...
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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