1974 YVES SAINT LAURENT black jersey RUNWAY gown with soutache trim
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare Yves Saint Laurent runway dress, 1974 A rare and important example of Saint Laurent
1974 YVES SAINT LAURENT violet purple brushed wool RUNWAY coat with braided trim
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This rare Yves Saint Laurent coat from Fall 1974 is made from a deep violet-purple brushed wool
$695
Size: FR 34 (US 2) but runs a bit big
Yves Saint Laurent Runway Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Shirt Blouse, SS1974
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Worn on the Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Spring 1974 runway show in various style and color
Yves Saint Laurent Haute couture black top, circa 1974
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
This shimmering Yves Saint Laurent haute couture top is made from black silk chiffon and
Yves Saint Laurent Haute couture ivory jacket, Autumn/Winter 1974
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
A simply stunning example of Yves Saint Laurent haute couture, this luxurious evening jacket is a
Vintage 1974 Yves Saint Laurent Sequin Black Wool Sweater Le Smoking Pants Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
First created in 1966 by famous couturier Yves Saint Laurent, "Le Smoking" tuxedo suit for women
Archival 1974 Yves Saint Laurent Documented Brown Floral Print Satin Maxi Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A totally gorgeous and highly coveted Yves Saint Laurent floral print maxi dress from the infamous
Yves Saint Laurent Sheer Blouse 1974
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Austin, TX
Yves Saint Laurent black sheer blouse with tie. Circa 1974. 36" bust, 22" sleeve, 24 1/2" length
Yves Saint Laurent Original Holiday Greeting 1974
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New Hope, PA
Every year Yves Saint Laurent would design an original holiday greeting for close friends and very
1974 Yves Saint Laurent Russian Paisley Quilted Satin Jacket Documented YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
40 inches Length: 27 inches This 1974 vintage jacket by Yves Saint Laurent is in excellent condition
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Size: FR 34 - UK 6 - US 2
Yves Saint Laurent floral printed silk chiffon blouse and skirt set, ss 1974
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Yves Saint Laurent floral printed silk chiffon ensemble. Off-shoulder blouse with puff sleeves and
1974 Documented Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Crepe Blouse & Skirt Ensemble
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
S/S 1974 Yves Saint Laurent black crepe 2-piece ensemble comprised of a ruffled trim front button
documented 1974 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche floral maxi dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black, floral-printed, cotton gown with flounce detail and long tie designed by Yves Saint Laurent
1970s Yves Saint Laurent Le Smoking Black Silk Jersey Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
This elegant Yves Saint Laurent Circa 1974 black silk jersey two piece suit would lend itself
1974 Yves Saint Laurent 2 piece Gypsy Batiste Dress.
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Hamburg, Deutschland
1974 Yves Saint Laurent 2 piece Gypsy Batiste Dress. Beautiful smocking stitch-work around
Yves Saint Laurent haute couture grey suit, circa 1974
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
This sharply tailored Yves Saint Laurent haute couture trouser suit is sleek, chic and perfect for
1974 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Sweater with Fur Collar
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
collection of Yves Saint Laurent. In pristine condition. An exceptional collector's piece as well as
Yves Saint Laurent black, yellow & green printed skirt, circa 1974
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Saint Laurent, and references to the colours and patterns can be seen in this maxi skirt. Constructed in
Yves Saint Laurent black, pink & orange printed skirt, circa 1974
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Constructed in black, pink and orange geometric print wool Wrap-over style with knife pleats Hook and eye fastenings on the waistline Excellent condition with the original label a...
1974 Yves Saint Laurent Documented Black White Polka-Dot Rayon Belted Dress Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Yves Saint Laurent black and white polka-dot print rayon ensemble from the famous fall
YSL Haute Couture 1974
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eisenhower jacket in red wool gabardine.
1974 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Hand Crochet Cardigan
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This cardigan is a piece from the 1974 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture collection and is made by
1974 Yves Saint Laurent Haute-Couture Purple & Magenta Plaid Silk Pleated Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Yves Saint Laurent designer dress from his 1974 collection. Haute-Couture pieces from
Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted Plunged Décolleté Mini Dress Size Small Alaïa mini bodycon dress with sweetheart neck and rib knit accent panels throughout. All Eyes on Alaï...
Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6
By Jacques Fath
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6. This stunning Jacques Fath top is in excellent condition, it shows minimal sign of use. It is made of ivory silk organza throughout and has lac...
Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Black White Plunging Cleavage Cut Out Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and highly collectible museum quality vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL by TOM FORD black and white plunging runway cut-out gown ! Features a soft crepe blend fabric that hugs the ...
FENDI new pink sequins baguette 2024
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI New pink sequins baguette 2024 Iconic medium-sized Baguette bag, finely embroidered all-over with pink sequins in different shapes and sizes for a 3D effect and decorated with ...
$275
Size: Fits IT 40, US 4 see measurement
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...
$450
Size: none; comparable to size XS - S
Lilli Ann Paris Powder Blue 3-Piece Western Pant Suit – XS, 1970s
By Lilli Ann
Located in Tucson, AZ
Don’t let the color fool you into thinking it’s a Disco-era castoff. A dash of Elvis (the lapels), a pinch of YSL ("Le Smoking") and a touch of couture (the curvy tailoring and labe...
$713Sale Price|24% Off
Size: Small - Small Medium
1970s Gay Gibson Navy Blue + Red Lightweight Wool Nautical Halter Maxi Dress 70s
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 70s GAY GIBSON navy blue and red wool halter maxi dress ! Features a tailored navy bodice with a full red skirt. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Hoo...
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress Bust: 46" Waist: 42" Hip: 38" Length: 37.5" Fabric: 100% Linen FINAL SALE
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Corset Plunged Décolleté Silver Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Corset Plunged Décolleté Sheer Panels Open Back Silver Evening Dress Gown Size M
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
Thierry Mugler Red Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Capri, IT
Thierry Mugler Red Jacket silver tone zip and closure asymmetric style total lenght 74 cm shoulder to hem 37 cm
Sleek Braided Leather Alligator Head Choker Necklace
Located in University City, MO
Sleek braided leather alligator head choker necklace The unique choker necklace is designed with a pair of silver metal alligators heads adhered to a black leather braided cord. The ...
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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