1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT metallic caftan cape and dress ensemble
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This stunning Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche two-piece ensemble, dating to circa 1978, is made of a
1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT metallic caftan cape and dress ensemble
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This stunning Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche two-piece ensemble, dating to circa 1978, is made of a
1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT paisley printed quilted silk RUNWAY jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare quilted silk quilted bomber jacket from Yves Saint Laurent’s Fall 1978 ready-to-wear
1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT floral printed silk skirt dress and top ensemble
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This stunning Yves Saint Laurent three-piece ensemble from 1978 is made of sheer silk chiffon
$1,890
Size: Equivalent to size 36 France.
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Dress and Kimono Autumn Winter 1978
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Autumn Winter 1978 France Precious evening ensemble, dress and Kimono jacket by Yves Saint Laurent
$3,426
Size: Equivalent size 36-38 France
An Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Evening Dress - Spring Summer 1978
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Toulon, FR
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche from the 1978 Collection. Peplum dress with asymmetrical treatment, waist cord
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche FW 1978 Vintage Silk Creme & Gold Dots Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
An amazing Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche blouse from Fall Winter 1978 collection, made of a fine
F/W 1978 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Purple Lesage Embroidery Floral Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, designed by Yves Saint Laurent. From the Fall/Winter 1978 collection, this gorgeous jacket debuted on the
$2,450
Size: FR 42 (fits smaller)
1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT documented black crepe RUNWAY dress with bird print
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This 1978 Yves Saint Laurent runway dress is made of a black and white woven crepe fabric, printed
$680
Size: FR 34 (US 0) but runs a bit big
Yves Saint Laurent Metallic Polka Dots Evening Blouse, Fall-Winter 1978-1979
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
and timeless evening blouse, typical example of Yves Saint Laurent genious. Fits approx. : US 2-6
$795
Size: FR 40 (fits smaller)
1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche off the shoulder cotton gauze RUNWAY dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This Saint Laurent dress from 1978 is made from airy cotton gauze in a rich berry red tone. The
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Spring 1978 Silk Wrap Skirt Blouse YSL 70s Dress Set
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
vibrant Spring 1978 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche silk two-piece silk ensemble featuring a dramatic wrap
1978 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Pleated Tricolor Tiered Chiffon Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche label pleated chiffon gown from the “High Seas Chic” RTW Spring 1978
$1,299
Size: Equivalent French Size 36/38
An Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Ballets Russes Collection Coat Circa 1976 - 1978
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1976 – 1978 France Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche coat from the 1976 Ballets Russes
1978 SAINT LAURENT abstract printed silk quilted OPIUM collection RUNWAY jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare quilted silk jacket from Yves Saint Laurent’s Spring 1978 “Opium” collection. The jacket
Vintage 1978 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ivory Red Print Silk Dress & Shawl
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Yves Saint Laurent ivory dotted red-clover print silk dress ensemble from his 1978 spring
Vintage 1978 Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Ivory Print Silk Dress & Shawl
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Yves Saint Laurent designer dress ensemble from his 1978 Spring/Summer collection
1978 SAINT LAURENT HAUTE COUTURE herringbone sequin jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Newark, DE
, labelled '' Yves Saint Laurent - Paris - N° 43969' autumn-winter 1978. White label, black script. The
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Plum Silk Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche White Smock Top
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Emerald Silk Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Pink Peasant Tunic
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Smocked Silk Scarf Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Silk Blouse with Tie
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Foulard Print Silk Top
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Turquoise Silk Peasant Top
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Blue Silk Scarf Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche White Polka Dot Top
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Silk Butterfly-Print Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Python Print Silk Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Nude Pink Silk Bow Scarf Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Jewel Print Silk Scarf Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Colorful Print Silk Scarf Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Abstract Print Silk Scarf Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Tomato Red Raw Silk Top
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Tobacco and Cream Striped Top
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Striped Silk Blouse with Tie
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Red Silk Frond Print Top
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Khaki Silk Blouse with Tie
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Silk Blouse with Jeweled Buttons
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Berry Python Print Silk Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Silk Blouse with Ribbon Tie
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Black and White Sheer Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Blue and White Striped Top
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
1970s Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Foulard Print Silk Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Fiery Red Silk Smock-Style Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York City, NY
In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent said that he wanted to make 'un type parfait'. A perfect type of
Yves Saint Laurent pink paisley skirt, circa 1978
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Inject some colour to an evening look with this fabulous Yves Saint Laurent skirt. Constructed from
Yves Saint Laurent Green Safari Tunic, 1978
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
important and rare olive green Yves Saint Laurent cotton tunic with laces, four pockets, and spread collar
Vogue Documented 1978 Yves Saint Laurent Ensemble
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Originally shown in Vogue 1978 and then just recently exhibited at the FIT exhibit "Yves Saint
1978 Yves Saint Laurent YSL Iconic Flower Printed Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent YSL iconic black flowers crepe jacket featuring an ivory flower pattern, a full
Yves Saint Laurent YSL 1978 Black & White Bird Print Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Yves Saint Laurent black and white skirt
Yves Saint Laurent butterfly print silk crepe dress, c. 1978
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Fine and rare Yves Saint Laurent silk crepe dress designed for the spring - summer 1978 collection
Men's Yves Saint Laurent red silk leisure suit, ss 1978
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
▪ Men's Yves Saint Laurent red leisure suit ▪ 100% Silk ▪ Mandarin collar ▪ Embroidered YSL logo
Iconic 1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT black velvet 'le smoking' jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black velvet 'le smoking' jacket designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to fall of
Yves Saint Laurent documented runway 1978 silk georgette pleated set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Mary Helvin This 1978 runway Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" features a pleated silk georgette fabric
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Jacquard Ruffle Dress, Circa 1978
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
This late 70’s YSL dress has a flattering faux wrap silhouette. Constructed in black jacquard silk, the dress features a V-neckline and blouson sleeves. The shoulders are gathered so...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Chiffon Metallic Falling Leaves Ensemble, 1978
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
these decades Saint Laurent’s designs were particularly characterizes by a certain ease and a bold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Appliquéd Royal Blue Wool Bolero Jacket Blazer, 1978
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Munich, DE
Autumn/Winter 1978 documented (see last picture) YSL SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche royal blue cropped
Sold
Size: Equivalent to size 36 France.
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Dress and Kimono Autumn Winter 1978
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Toulon, FR
Autumn Winter 1978 France Precious evening ensemble, dress and Kimono jacket by Yves Saint
Sold
Size: Equivalent size 36-38 France
An Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Evening Dress - Spring Summer 1978
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche from the 1978 Collection. Peplum dress with asymmetrical treatment, waist cord
Vintage Saint Laurent Moon Vest 1978 YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Saint Laurent black sleeveless with red moons open front vest. This is from the 1978
Documented 1978 Saint Laurent Moon Peasant Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
We are over the moon about this piece! This piece is by the prolific designer Saint Laurent- made
Stunning Saint Laurent 1978 Sheer Silk with Metallic Dot Ensemble Documented
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
I am thrilled to be listing this rare Saint Laurent ensemble from the 1970s. Made of sheer silk
Sold
Size: Equivalent French Size 36/38
An Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Ballets Russes Collection Coat Circa 1976 - 1978
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1976 – 1978 France Saint Laurent Rive Gauche coat from the 1976 Ballets Russes collection by
Yves Saint Laurent 1970s “Les Chinoises” collection silk dress and original belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Yves Saint Laurent 1978 "Les Chinoise" collection floral printed wild silk vintage dress with the
Yves Saint Laurent skirt Ballets Russes collection - Circa 1978
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1978 France Vermilion red silk skirt from the Yves Saint Laurent Ballets Russes Collection
1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT tan safari RUNWAY jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche dating to 1978 exactly as seen on the spring runway. No size is
Yves Saint Laurent Chiffon Printed Dress W/Peplum, 1978
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Studio City, CA
1978 Yves Saint Laurent black chiffon with floral print double layer dress with a square neckline
1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT tan cotton twill RUNWAY trench coat
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, light tan cotton twill trench coat from Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, shown on the spring
1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT quilted floral printed silk peasant jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, iconic floral printed, quilted peasant jacket with 7 button closure from Yves Saint
Rare Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Maxi Dress, Fall-Winter 1977-1978
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Influenced by his iconic Russian collection, this Saint Laurent Rive Gauche maxi dress is a major
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Chiffon Metallic Falling Leaves Ensemble, 1978
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
these decades Saint Laurent’s designs were particularly characterizes by a certain ease and a bold
S/S 2005 Versace by Donatella Medusa Medallion Backless Halter Top Blue Blouse
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a mint-colored Versace halter neck designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, this wrap halter neck top is complete with a large interlocking V...
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
$345
Size: FR 44, US 12, may run small
1990s Christian Dior Cream Watercolor Floral Print Flared Ruffle Pencil Skirt
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Christian Dior Boutique pencil skirt with a triangular flared ruffle at front hem. Such a cool and sculptural shape! Features a pink and pale plum rose pattern in a blurred w...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
Escada 2000s Pink Python Snake Skin Silver Link Evening Shoulder Bag Purse
By Escada, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 2000s ESCADA pink patchwork python snakeskin evening bag! Various shades of pink python matches anything! Front and back panels feature a slightly darker shades of pi...
Patrick Kelly 1989 Black Wool Question Mark Dress
By Patrick Kelly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The truly iconic Patrick Kelly 1989 question mark rhinestone dress. Bette Davis wore a red version designed specifically for her David Letterman appearance in April 1989, less than a...
$13,291
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
F/W 1998 Givenchy by Alexander McQueen Runway Sheer Black Lace Blue Stretch Gown
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Alexander McQueen's Fall/Winter 1998 "Blade Runner" collection for Givenchy, this sheer black lace gown features striking a blue underlay. Inspired by the retro-futuristic costu...
F/W 2000 Thierry Mugler Runway Cat Eye Brooch Green Velvet Evening Gown
By Mugler, Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Thierry Mugler evening gown from the Fall/Winter 2000 collection is crafted in deep green velvet and designed with an asymmetric one-shoulder silhouette. The dress is defined by...
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...
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Print Silk Jacket Pencil Skirt Set Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005 “The Man W...
Yves Saint Laurent Red Silk Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New Hope, PA
Yves Saint Laurent designed many variations of his silk blouse with a scarf or tie neckline. This version has a long scarf which is attached on both sides of a low V neckline. This...
Valentino New Off White Silk Jumpsuit with Open Back
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous off white silk jumpsuit by Valentino. It has a crew neckline, blouson bodice, dolman sleeves with zipper wrists, full legs and an open slit from the neck to the waist in ...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Grey Embellished Mini Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished with sequins, crystals, and beading Grey tones Silver hardware Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: usable inside space: length 5....
1990s Richard Tyler Couture Size 6 Cranberry Red Burgundy Sequin Vintage Gown
By Richard Tyler, Richard Tyler Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal 90s RICHARD TYLER COUTURE cranberry red / burgundy / maroon fully sequined and beaded silk chiffon evening dress! Features thousands of vibrant hand-sewn sequins and beads...
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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