YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Bird Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone necklace featuring bird links embellished with clear crystals.
Gilt Metal
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Toned Bird Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned necklace featuring bird links.
Gilt Metal
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Gold Tone Textured Bird Motif Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone textured bird motif brooch.
Gilt Metal
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Bird Silk Scarf
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Bird Silk Scarf. This beautiful scarf is in pristine condition, the color are simple yet elegant and easy to wear year round.
Robert Goosens for Yves Saint Laurent Bird Earrings
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
A unique 1980s pair of Yves Saint Laurent abstract bird in flight earrings designed by Robert Goosens.
Crystal, Gold Plate, Rhodium
Yves Saint Laurent Crepe Bird Print Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent, black and white, crepe, bird print dress with self belt.
YVES SAINT LAURENT black dress with birds
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black dress with white birds from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the late 1970's.
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Bird Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone necklace featuring bird links embellished with pink/amethyst colour crystals.
Gilt Metal
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl "Braque Collection" Bird Resin Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl "Braque Collection" Bird Resin Necklace Measurements: Height: 2.12 inches (5.4 cm) Cord Length: 41.73 inches (106 cm) Features: - 100% authentic YVES...
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 featuring iconic bird print, high waist, front slit, and side zipper.
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Birds Clip On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage textured gold toned bird clip-on earrings with blue crystals embellishement.
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Toned Textured Bird Motif Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned textured bird motif brooch.
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Toned Birds Clip On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage textured gold toned birds clip-on earrings.
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Bird Necklace Never worn
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wallkill, NY
Double chain on this YSL piece. 2 Birds look as if they are diving for something. Drops down approximately 34 inches long. Bird links Measuring 4.11 or 104.55 mm long x 2.02 or 51.3...
Gilt Metal
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Bird Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage rare gold toned necklace featuring bird links embellished with green shade crystals.
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Bird Motif Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone bird motif brooch embellished with clear crystals.
Gilt Metal
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Bird Motif Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned bird motif brooch embellished with blue shade crystals.
Yves Saint Laurent Necklace Birds Oversized Multi-Chain Georges Braque Vintage
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
For his Spring-Summer 1988 collection, Yves Saint Laurent paid tribute to various artists including Van Gogh, Picasso and Georges Braque.
Base Metal
1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT documented black crepe dress with bird print
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black crepe printed dress with white birds from Yves Saint Laurent dating to 1978. No size is indicated however this dress best fits a US 4 to slim 8.
Massive Avant-garde Silver Metal Bird Design Articulated Choker Necklace c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Massive avant-garde silver plated metal bird design articulated choker necklace c 1970s The unique artisan choker is designed with a rigid silver plated aluminum metal band Adorned ...
Silver Plate
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Size: FR 42 (fits smaller)
1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT documented black crepe RUNWAY dress with bird print
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This 1978 Yves Saint Laurent runway dress is made of a black and white woven crepe fabric, printed with a scattered white bird motif.
Yves Saint Laurent Ycons Enamel Logo Cuff Bracelet
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT gold toned cuff YCONS bracelet embellished with black enamel and iconic YVES SAINT LAURENT symbols : star, bird, YSL monogram, heart...
1970s Yves St Laurent Bird of Paradise runway shoes 8N
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the 1970s black silk ankle wrap strap heels…With the original Bird of Paradise feather attachments for the back of the straps(these are removable via a silk casement)…Beautiful ...
Iconic 80s Yves Saint Laurent Bird Print Wrap Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A lovely 1980s Yves Saint Laurent cotton wrap skirt with black trim, tie belt and a slightly asymmetrical hemline.
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Gold Plated Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Really nice collector Yves Saint Laurent Birds Necklace in gold plated metal.
1978 Yves Saint Laurent Doumented Bird Novelty Print Rayon-Crepe Belted Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Yves Saint Laurent documented black and white rayon-crepe flying birds novelty print dress from the infamous Rive Gauche 1978 spring summer collection.
TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT Men's tuxedo dinner jacket
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Excellent condition, TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT, men's, wool & silk, birds-eye pique, tuxedo dinner jacket in black.
$3,625
H 7.5 in W 2.75 in D 1 in Dm 2.75 in L 7.5 in
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL 1980s Dangling Earrings, Faux Turquoise
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Couture Sun Burst Long Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s. These features include faux turquoise, amber, and gold beads, as well as quartz beads. These wer...
Mixed Metal
$1,625
H 4.5 in W 2.25 in D 0.25 in Dm 2.25 in L 4.5 in
Vintage Yves Saint Lauren YSL Couture Gold Tone with Blue Crystals Circa 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Yves Saint Lauren YSL Couture Gold Tone with Large Blue Crystals. These are spectacular. The Couture pieces are not signed. If you remind me, I will send Velcro dots, ...
Mixed Metal
$3,625
H 10 in W 3 in D 1 in Dm 6 in L 17 in
Vintage YSL 3 Strand Pearl & Faux Turquoise Couture Necklace, France 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 3 Strand Faux Pearl and Faux Pearl Necklace Circa 1980. It is not signed as its couture, which was never signed but attributed to Yves Saint...
Mixed Metal
Chanel Multicolored Rhinestones Necklace, 2cc6
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with multicolored rhinestones, glass paste and costume pearly drops. 2cc6 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good co...
Yves Saint Laurent Cuff by Robert Goossens 1980 Paris
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stunning massive cuff of Yves Saint Laurent in gold plate with greenish cabochon. Extremely rare! Signed inside YSL. Made in France .
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Gold Tone Lava Textured Wide Cuff Bracelet
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone lava textured wide cuff bracelet. Embossed YSL Made in France. Indicative measurements : inner measurements approx. max. 6 cm x max. 4.8 cm (2....
Gilt Metal
Chanel Massive Byzantine Cross Pendant Brooch by Maison Gripoix
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Massive Chanel Cross Brooch in shades of emerald, ruby, topaz and amythest poured glass cabocheons with faux baroque round and pear shape pearls. Intricate scrolled wirework design o...
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Rare Chanel 1938 Revival Flower Parure
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important Chanel Maison Gripoix Flower Parure referred to as "Bijoux de Fleurs" when first shown in in 1938 and illustrated in Harpers Bazaar in the same year. Our example w...
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Bejeweled Shoulder Duster Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE vintage gorgeous and rare shoulder duster dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring multicolored crystals and glass cabochon in a copper patina setting. M...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL by Robert Goossens Vintage Perfume Bottle Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage rare necklace created for the launch of the perfume CHAMPAGNE by ROBERT GOOSSENS. This textured links chain necklace is embellished with rock crystal bead...
Gilt Metal
$1,006
H 2.41 in W 1.19 in
YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche YSL Vintage Jewelled Celestial Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage antiqued silver tone dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a star top embellished with clear crystals and deep blue with white stars glass drop. Embossed ...
Maison Gripoix for Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Palmette Earclips
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix for Yves Saint Laurent Anglo Indian palmette long earrings made of coral and two shades of amythest poured glass enamel. Set in spun gilt bronze wire. Spring/Summer 19...
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Diamante Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage massive gold tone diamante brooch. Marked YSL Made in France. JEWELRY CONDITION CHART - New or never worn : item is in pristine condition with no noticea...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Silver Toned Crystal Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver toned articulated choker necklace embellished with multicolored crystals (clear, grey, pink, blue). Silver tone metal hardware. Adjustable lobster ...
Early Yves Saint Laurent Maltese Cross Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Large and early Yves Saint Laurent silver gilt metal Maltese Cross pendant necklace with faux round pearl cabochons further set with faceted cut square crystal pastes in faux ruby, a...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Opulent Wide Crystal Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned opulent wide articulated cuff bracelet embellished with multicolor crystals. Adjustable double hook and loop closures. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX...
Gilt Metal
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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