1974 YVES SAINT LAURENT black jersey RUNWAY gown with soutache trim
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare Yves Saint Laurent runway dress, 1974 A rare and important example of Saint Laurent’s Moroccan-inspired designs from the mid-1970's.
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 with a soft, textured finish.
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche F/W 1974 Dark Brown Floral-Print Satin Maxi Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
From the F/W 1974 collection of Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, this maxi dress is executed in a lustrous satin-finish fabric printed with an all-over scattered ditsy floral motif in red,...
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 embellished with scores of black, silver and gold sequins in vertical stripes, while crystal ...
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 stand-out piece. Constructed in ivory silk and featuring ivory and pearlescent Lesag...
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 was the first of its kind to earn attention in the fashion world and in popular cultu...
Archival 1974 Yves Saint Laurent Documented Brown Floral Print Satin Maxi Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A totally gorgeous and highly coveted Yves Saint Laurent floral print maxi dress from the infamous Rive Gauche 1974 fall-winter collection.
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 good customers. The original owner of this one was both, having worked as a runway...
1974 Yves Saint Laurent Russian Paisley Quilted Satin Jacket Documented YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Size 38 Size estimate: S/M Measurements: Shoulders: 14 inches Sleeves: 22 inches Bust: 36 inches Waist: up to 40 inches Length: 27 inches This 1974 vintage jacket by Yves Saint Laur...
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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.
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 closure blouse w/detachable belt and matching maxi-skirt.
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 for Saint Laurent rive gauche dating to 1974 exactly as featured in the Saint Laure...
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 effortlessly to both formal occasion wear and to evening wear.
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.
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 the office. Constructed in grey tartan wool, the jacket features a double lapel col...
1974 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Sweater with Fur Collar
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, stunning hand crocheted sweater with a fur collar from the Hiver 1974 haute couture collection of Yves Saint Laurent.
Yves Saint Laurent black, yellow & green printed skirt, circa 1974
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Constructed in black, yellow, red and green fan print wool Knife pleated Zip fastening to the side Excellent condition with the original label and fastenings Professionally dry c...
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/winter 1974 Rive Gauche collection.
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 hand from soft wool.
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.
A Dior Demi Couture Purple Mohair Woolen Skirt Suit Circa 1975
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970/1975 - France Interesting Bérénice Haute Couture demi couture skirt suit 52 rue Saint Ferréol, Marseille after a patron of the Dior House, dating from the 1970s/1975. Jack...
Yves Saint Laurent Black Jersey Evening Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
A chic black evening gown by Yves Saint Laurent. The dress has a v neckline with woven detail at the front under the bust, and gathering. It has cap sleaves. Size 38. Bust up to 36/8...
1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT silk floral printed RUNWAY dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Pink, rose floral-printed, silk dress with open neckline designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to spring of 1976 as seen on the runway. Fits a US size 4-6. Approximate measurements: ...
1970s Oscar de La Renta Bohemian Print Satin Maxi Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Gresham, OR
A 1970s Oscar de La Renta Bohemian inspired print maxi dress in a mid-weight satin fabric features long sleeves and button cuffs, fitted waist and nice full skirt and side slit pock...
Iconic 1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Floral Print Blouse & Skirt Ensemble
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Yves Saint Laurent iconic floral print blouse & skirt ensemble in a lightweight wool. Blouse features button closure at the top and ruffle trim at collar. In excellent conditi...
Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, SS1977
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Cut from airy sheer silk chiffon, this rare 1977 Spring-Summer Saint Laurent Rive Gauche maxi dress is shirred from under the chest to the hips for a flattering - though comfortable ...
1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Jacquard Silk Print Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing Yves Saint Laurent electric blue silk jacquard long sleeve dress with sweet neck tie from the 1980s. Features a semi abstract rose pattern with notes of black, white, red an...
1976 HALSTON black velvet bias cut RUNWAY dress
By Halston
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A black ankle length velvet dress by Halston from Fall 1976 as seen on the runway. This dress has an asymmetrical neckline and long sleeves that widen slightly at the cuff, giving th...
1983 YVES SAINT LAURENT red floral silk RUNWAY dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Yves Saint Laurent, Spring 1983 An exceptionally rare Yves Saint Laurent runway dress from the Spring 1983 collection, also featured in the season’s advance press photos. Made of vi...
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Rive Gauche ' Black Silk Russian Collection Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT 'Rive Gauche’ black silk ruffle dress! Luxurious soft 'liquid' silk that looks incredible on! Features a silk velvet trim along th...
1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche purple silk floral RUNWAY dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare. 1976 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche purple floral silk dress exactly as seen on the runway. The dress is made from lightweight printed silk in shades of violet and lavende...
Vintage Leonard Paris Silk Floral Print Maxi Dress, Circa 1970s, XS/S
By Leonard of Paris, Leonard
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Known for their unique, feminine prints and exotic designs, Leonard Paris is a staple when it comes to comfortable yet elegant designs. In a sense, every Leonard dress is a canvas on...
$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...
1983 YVES SAINT LAURENT red floral silk RUNWAY dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Yves Saint Laurent, Spring 1983 An exceptionally rare Yves Saint Laurent runway dress from the Spring 1983 collection, also featured in the season’s advance press photos. Made of vi...
1980's Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Black Pleated Wool Crepe Maxi Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel Boutique
Located in New Hope, PA
Karl Lagerfeld designed this elegant tailored pleated wool crepe look for the Chanel Boutique line. It has black straps above a horizontally quilted band which holds the pleats in p...
$1,495
Size: FR 40 (fits much smaller)
1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche floral cotton dress with tiered hemline
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Early 1970's Saint Laurent rive gauche floral cotton dress in a lightweight printed cotton with a black ground and pink, coral and white floral design. Designed with a scoop neckline...
Thierry Mugler Military Green Wrap Dress 1980s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous forest green wool military influence dress by Thierry Mugler. It has a small stand up collar, long sleeves with cuffs and 2 bodice patch pockets. The dress skirt wraps ac...
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 Alexander McQueen Black Cotton Blouse
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
2007 Alexander McQueen Black cotton blouse Black translucent blouse with ruffles. Dark romance and a reference to the Gothic style for connoisseurs of the avant-garde brand. 100% Cot...
$1,350
Size: none; comparable to size XXS
Sapphire Silk Halter Ball Gown w Tabletop Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Worn by a well-to-do young Parisian at her debutante ball, which included a pre-party on a Seine-docked yacht. The convertible halter neck adds real-world practicality, but the jaw-...
1940s Vintage Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Collar + 3/4 Cropped Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves. Unlined with side metal zip closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust meas...
$1,935
Size: Recommended U.K. 6
Spring 1999 John Galliano tailored pinstriped short sleeve fitted Blazer Jacket
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
Decadent John Galliano tailored fitted blazer featuring a fitted waistline, single button closure and padded structured shoulders. The silhouette is almost corset like. Superb. Size...
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche silk floral wrap dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
This figure flattering, silk, wrap-dress by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche from 1980* has a beautiful multicolor floral print. The pink, orange and purple flowers surrounded by green...
1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA black wool RUNWAY dress with off the shoulder neckline M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning jet black wool dress by Azzedine Alaia, Fall 1987, as seen on the runway on Yasmin Le Bon. The dress has a wide, rounded neckline that can be worn on or off the shoulders, w...
Silk Ivory backless nightgown with lace inset Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk Ivory backless nightgown with lace inset and belt wrapped around the waist. SIZE 44/L
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small - Medium
Vintage Jack Bryan Black Jersey Maxi Dress w/ Intricate Embroidery 1970s 70s
By Jack Bryan
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect black maxi dress, by Jack Bryan! This jet black jersey dress features embroidery on the flattering bust, and continue onto the waist around the front and back. Sleek long...
1970s Vintage Paper Thin Sheer Metallic Flecked Silk Dress
By Neiman Marcus, The Silk Farm by Icinoo
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning 1970s vintage dress in gorgeous paper thin silk. The fabric is flecked with metallic threads and features an allover floral print. No closure, pulls on over the head. Partia...
Giorgio di Sant Angelo Colorful Cotton Voile 70s Couture Maxi Dress Gown
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and rare early 1970s GIORGIO DI 'SANT ANGELO boho halter maxi dress! Features colorful floral prints throughout. Layers and layer of soft cotton voile provide great movement...
1960s Ceil Chapman Vintage Metallic Gold + Red Silk Cocktail Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage Ceil Chapman dress in metallic gold and red silk. Darling cut with full sleeves and a flared skirt. Details: Partially Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size:...
new AZZEDINE ALAIA bordeaux plisse knit dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Early 2010's Azzedine Alaia sleeveless knit dress in a deep Bordeaux stretch viscose blend. Designed with a wide bateau neckline and a close-fitting bodice worked in a textured knit ...
Vintage Tom Ford for GUCCI Runway FW 2004 Aubergine Dress Skirt Suit It 38 US 2
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Aubergine Stretch Dress Skirt Suit F/W 2004 Collection - Look # 1 The emotional ending of the Tom Ford era at Gucci was a look back in glamour—a fabulous farewell ...
Unusual Center Cut Alligator Bag
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in New York, NY
Amazing center cut alligator bag in deep chestnut brown in an unusual yet modern shape. Dimensional bag has skin covered toggle and padded handles. All hardware is gilded gold with t...
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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