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Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

French, 1936-2008

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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Designer: Yves Saint Laurent
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Spring 1978 Silk Wrap Skirt Blouse YSL 70s Dress Set
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Spring 1978 Silk Wrap Skirt Blouse YSL 70s Dress Set

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Spring 1978 Silk Wrap Skirt Blouse YSL 70s Dress Set

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in San Diego, CA

Marked Size 38 Measurements: Blouse 36 inch bust 36 inch waist Skirt 24-29 inch waist (adjustable wrap style—hook-and-eye closures could be moved to make larger) 64 inch hips 25.5 in...

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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Lace-Up Safari Shirt Dress, circa 2007, FR44
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Lace-Up Safari Shirt Dress, circa 2007, FR44

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Lace-Up Safari Shirt Dress, circa 2007, FR44

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Berlin, DE

A rare Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche black cotton safari-style shirt dress from the Stefano Pilati era, circa 2007. This sharply tailored piece reflects the house’s signature blend ...

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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2009 Runway Wool Lurex Dress Sz FR38 With Tags
New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2009 Runway Wool Lurex Dress Sz FR38 With Tags

New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2009 Runway Wool Lurex Dress Sz FR38 With Tags

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Conroe, TX

Yves Saint Laurent Fall Winter 2009 Brand New With Tags $2650 Butter Soft Runway Wool Lurex Dress FR38 Charcoal & Metallic Lurex Zips Up the Back Hook and Eye Neck Fully Lined...

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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent SS 2008 Kate Moss Sz 40 / 8 One Shoulder Silk Rasperry Gown
Yves Saint Laurent SS 2008 Kate Moss Sz 40 / 8 One Shoulder Silk Rasperry Gown

Yves Saint Laurent SS 2008 Kate Moss Sz 40 / 8 One Shoulder Silk Rasperry Gown

By Stefano Pilati, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Spectacular and rare YVES SAINT LAURENT, by STEFANO PILATI Documented Spring Summer / Printemps Ete 2008 ad campaign one shoulder raspberry pink silk evening dress! Who could forget ...

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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Green Wool Dress
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Green Wool Dress

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Green Wool Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Paris, FR

Yves Saint Laurent YSL green wool knitted dress featuring waisted belt by a knitted drawstring, front buttons bust pockets. Composition: 100% wool Circa 1990's Made in France. In go...

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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Knit & Tulle Mini Dress, Fall-Winter 1988
Yves Saint Laurent Knit & Tulle Mini Dress, Fall-Winter 1988

Yves Saint Laurent Knit & Tulle Mini Dress, Fall-Winter 1988

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Geneva, CH

Anthony Vaccarello has dived into Saint Laurent's archives once more ! We can find a close inspiration of this original 80's dress in the current 2019 Fall-Winter collection (see pic...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

1997 YVES SAINT LAURENT Refined Black Knit Jersey Long Sleeveless Maxi Dress
1997 YVES SAINT LAURENT Refined Black Knit Jersey Long Sleeveless Maxi Dress

1997 YVES SAINT LAURENT Refined Black Knit Jersey Long Sleeveless Maxi Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Sheffield, GB

1997 Yves Saint Laurent Black fitted jersey knit dress, featuring a simple, effortless black satin V collar line and slender figure hugging silhouette. Measurements are provided in ...

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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Saint Laurent Magenta Silk Floral Print Dress Ensemble, 1989
Saint Laurent Magenta Silk Floral Print Dress Ensemble, 1989

Saint Laurent Magenta Silk Floral Print Dress Ensemble, 1989

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vibrant, cheerful floral print silk blouse, skirt, and scarf-belt ensemble by Saint Laurent. All-over relaxed scribble floral motif in red, magenta, and black. The blouse features a ...

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20th Century Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

An Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Coat Dress Numbered 29390 Circa 1970/1980
An Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Coat Dress Numbered 29390 Circa 1970/1980

An Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Coat Dress Numbered 29390 Circa 1970/1980

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1970/1980 France Beautiful wrap dress in black wool crepe and swan feathers by Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture numbered 29390 Circa 1970. From the wardrobe of Madame Augier, ...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, SS1977
Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, SS1977

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 ...

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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent "Rive Gauche" 1971 Collection Vintage Documented Dress
Yves Saint Laurent "Rive Gauche" 1971 Collection Vintage Documented Dress

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. The bold print is ...

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1970s Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Variation Vintage Fuchsia Tunic Dress
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Variation Vintage Fuchsia Tunic Dress

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Variation Vintage Fuchsia Tunic Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gorgeous unworn fuchsia tunic dress. Short sleeves. Large buttons. 2 front pockets. Unlined. Label reads Yves Saint Laurent Variation Made in France. Si...

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20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Rive Gauche ' Black Silk Russian Collection Dress
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Rive Gauche ' Black Silk Russian Collection Dress

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Rive Gauche ' Black Silk Russian Collection Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

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...

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Late 20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

New Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2008 Size 40 / US 8 Black Silk Strapless Dress
New Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2008 Size 40 / US 8 Black Silk Strapless Dress

New Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2008 Size 40 / US 8 Black Silk Strapless Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic brand new with tags YVES SAINT LAURENT Spring 2008 black silk strapless dress! Features intricate interior corset boning that holds everything in place. Hidden zipper up the sid...

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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Ad Campaign Yves Saint Laurent YSL Fall / Winter 2008 Turquoise Blue Dress
Ad Campaign Yves Saint Laurent YSL Fall / Winter 2008 Turquoise Blue Dress

Ad Campaign Yves Saint Laurent YSL Fall / Winter 2008 Turquoise Blue Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Ad Campaign with Kate Moss ( in the gray version ) YVES SAINT LAURENT by Stefano Pilati turquoise blue avant garde strapless wool felt dress ! Julianne Moore...

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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Rare Yves Saint Laurent  "Artist Smock" Large Bow Tie Dress
Rare Yves Saint Laurent  "Artist Smock" Large Bow Tie Dress

Rare Yves Saint Laurent "Artist Smock" Large Bow Tie Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

This wonderfully Rare signature vintage Yves Saint Laurent's '60's Red and Black smock dress with extended high neckline tie can be worn as a dress or with leggings as a tunic...

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1960s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Navy Blue and White Nautical Dress, 1960s
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Navy Blue and White Nautical Dress, 1960s

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Navy Blue and White Nautical Dress, 1960s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing and rare vintage 1960s YVES SAINT LAURENT HAUTE COUTURE navy blue and white numbered nautical A-Line dress! 1960s YSL pieces are hard enough to find, yet alone an haute coutu...

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1960s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

1971 Iconic Yves Saint Laurent Lips Print Dress
1971 Iconic Yves Saint Laurent Lips Print Dress

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. We are so luc...

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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT silk floral printed RUNWAY dress
1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT silk floral printed RUNWAY dress

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: ...

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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche c.1977 Hot Pink Fuchsia Ruffled Gypsy Mini Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche c.1977 Hot Pink Fuchsia Ruffled Gypsy Mini Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche c.1977 Hot Pink Fuchsia Ruffled Gypsy Mini Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Sheffield, GB

A fun, brightly coloured YVES SAINT LAURENT mini dress. Circa 1977, featuring off the shoulder silhouette, loosely elasticated waistline, 3/4 length bracelet sleeves, above the knee ...

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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

An Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Evening Dress - Spring Summer 1978
An Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Evening Dress - Spring Summer 1978

An Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Evening Dress - Spring Summer 1978

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Toulon, FR

Spring Summer 1978 Collection. France Beautiful Antique printed silk long evening dress by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche from the 1978 Collection. Peplum dress with asymmetrical tr...

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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

1990s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Silk Velvet Dress
1990s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Silk Velvet Dress

1990s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Silk Velvet Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Paris, FR

Yves Saint Laurent YSL 1990s silk velvet dress featuring a straight fit, gathering details, a round neck, an invisible back zip fastening, long sleeves, elasticated cuffs, an over-th...

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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2008 Runway Heavy Wool Skirt Sz Fr42
New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2008 Runway Heavy Wool Skirt Sz Fr42

New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2008 Runway Heavy Wool Skirt Sz Fr42

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Conroe, TX

Yves Saint Laurent New F/W Runway 2008 Skirt Size: FR42 100% Heavy Virgin Wool Black High Waist Fit Diagonal Front Zipper Concealed Button Closure Waist: 30" High Waist Hip: 40" ...

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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

1990s Yves Saint Laurent Size 40 6 / 8 Brown Plunging Vintage 90s YSL Dress
1990s Yves Saint Laurent Size 40 6 / 8 Brown Plunging Vintage 90s YSL Dress

1990s Yves Saint Laurent Size 40 6 / 8 Brown Plunging Vintage 90s YSL Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy 1990s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche chocolate brown plunging dress and sash belt ! Features faux tortoise shell rings at each shoulder. Wrap style with hidden hook-and-eye clos...

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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" Collectible Vintage 70s Brown Wool Dress
Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" Collectible Vintage 70s Brown Wool Dress

Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" Collectible Vintage 70s Brown Wool Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage 1970s Yves Saint Laurent “Rive Gauche” Brown Wool Day Dress A timeless collectible piece from Yves Saint Laurent’s Rive Gauche line, dating to the 1970s. This elegant day dre...

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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Blouse Dress in Printed Satin Circa 1990
Yves Saint Laurent Blouse Dress in Printed Satin Circa 1990

Yves Saint Laurent Blouse Dress in Printed Satin Circa 1990

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1990 France Iconic blouse dress in printed silk satin from the Variation line by Yves Saint Laurent and dating from the 1990s. Beautiful silk s...

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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent 1990s Wool Challis Flower Print Vintage 90s Smock Dress
Yves Saint Laurent 1990s Wool Challis Flower Print Vintage 90s Smock Dress

Yves Saint Laurent 1990s Wool Challis Flower Print Vintage 90s Smock Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Signature vintage early 90s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche colorful lightweight wool challis long sleeve dress! Features a flattering and forgiving loose fitting bodice, with a taper...

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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent "Hommage A Matisse" Runway Dress, Spring-Summer 1983
Yves Saint Laurent "Hommage A Matisse" Runway Dress, Spring-Summer 1983

Yves Saint Laurent "Hommage A Matisse" Runway Dress, Spring-Summer 1983

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Geneva, CH

As a tribute to the painters he admired, YSL celebrated once again "Le Peintre de la Couleur", Henri Matisse, with his 1982 Spring-Summer haute couture collection. Our dress is from the ready-to-wear Spring-Summer 1983...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Strapless Floral Cotton Dress With Asymmetrical Hemline
Yves Saint Laurent Strapless Floral Cotton Dress With Asymmetrical Hemline

Yves Saint Laurent Strapless Floral Cotton Dress With Asymmetrical Hemline

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Yves Saint Laurent cotton strapless dress featuring a colorful floral print, fitted bodice, horizontal pleated skirt, and asymmetri...

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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black Short Sleeve Large Size Belted Vintage 80s Dress
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black Short Sleeve Large Size Belted Vintage 80s Dress

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black Short Sleeve Large Size Belted Vintage 80s Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Rive Gauche black short sleeve belted dress ! Features buttons up the entire front of the dress. Pockets at each side of the hips....

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Size 42 / 10 Black and Red Silk YSL Dress
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Size 42 / 10 Black and Red Silk YSL Dress

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Size 42 / 10 Black and Red Silk YSL Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche black and red silk dress! Classic YSL silhouette that really flatters the body. Buttons up the front with interior hook-and-eye closures a...

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Late 20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Rive Gauche ' Yellow Cotton Tunic Dress YSL
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Rive Gauche ' Yellow Cotton Tunic Dress YSL

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Rive Gauche ' Yellow Cotton Tunic Dress YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Perfect vintage Yves Saint Laurent "Rive Gauche" muted yellow cotton tunic/dress! Perfect as a dress or a tunic....great over a swimsuit! V-neck style, with pockets at both...

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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche purple silk floral RUNWAY dress
1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche purple silk floral RUNWAY dress

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

Purple, floral-printed, silk dress with long waist tie from Yves Saint Laurent dating to spring of 1976 as seen on the runway. Labeled a French size 42 however this fits very small, ...

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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

F/W 1977 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 'Les Chinoises' Documented Dress Set
F/W 1977 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 'Les Chinoises' Documented Dress Set

F/W 1977 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 'Les Chinoises' Documented Dress Set

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a well-documented piece of fashion history expertly crafted by a master couturier in his prime. Yves Saint Laurent designed this dress for his infamous and brand-defining 'Les Chinoises,' or 'Opium Couture,' collection. A version of this Cheongsam-inspired belted dress set debuted on the Fall/Winter 1977 Haute Couture runway in July 1977 and appears in Saint Laurent's original archival sketches, held by the YSL Museum in Marrakesh. This collection corresponded with the release of YSL's infamous Opium fragrance and featured the designer's dreamy interpretation of historical Chinese style elements. Marino Schiano, one of YSL's muses, wore a similar set to the "Yves Saint Laurent Presents Opium Perfume...

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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Caplet Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Caplet Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Caplet Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous red silk dress from Yves St Laurent, YSL 2011 Resort Collection. It has a bateau neckline with a yoke from which a fabulous caplet falls around th...

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2010s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Multicolor Floral Print Top and Skirt Set, 1980s
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Multicolor Floral Print Top and Skirt Set, 1980s

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Multicolor Floral Print Top and Skirt Set, 1980s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

There is usually an ode to art in Yves Saint Laurent’s fashion. Whether through style lines, prints, or colors, Saint Laurent consistently has been shown to design with respect for t...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Beige linen and cotton safari's dress Yves Saint Laurent Variation
Beige linen and cotton safari's dress Yves Saint Laurent Variation

Beige linen and cotton safari's dress Yves Saint Laurent Variation

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Beige linen and cotton safari's dress with pockets and belt. Branded buttons, no lining. Belt-loop. SIZE L

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

SAINT LAURENT Robe iconique saharienne safari en gabardine de coton kaki
SAINT LAURENT Robe iconique saharienne safari en gabardine de coton kaki

SAINT LAURENT Robe iconique saharienne safari en gabardine de coton kaki

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Robe SAINT LAURENT iconique Saharienne safari en Gabardine de coton de couleur verte kaki. Taille indiqué 34 FR.

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1990s Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Runway Yves Saint Laurent S/S 1989 Lipstick Red Rayon Jersey Strapless 80s Dress
Runway Yves Saint Laurent S/S 1989 Lipstick Red Rayon Jersey Strapless 80s Dress

Runway Yves Saint Laurent S/S 1989 Lipstick Red Rayon Jersey Strapless 80s Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in San Diego, CA

Sensational vintage YSL Rive Gauche spring / summer 1989 runway lipstick red rayon jersey strapless 1980s dress ! The same dress was featured on the runway in black. Sash at side wai...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche off the shoulder cotton gauze RUNWAY dress
1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche off the shoulder cotton gauze RUNWAY dress

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 dress features a wide, ruffled neckline that can be worn both on or off the shoulders....

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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Rare 1960s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Orange Silk Print Shift Dress with Ascot
Rare 1960s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Orange Silk Print Shift Dress with Ascot

Rare 1960s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Orange Silk Print Shift Dress with Ascot

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Sparks, NV

Rare 1960s vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dress in block printed silk. Fully lined with pussy bow tie and long sleeves. Hand done stitching throughout including the button ho...

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1960s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Documented 1982 Yves Saint Laurent multicolor striped dress
Documented 1982 Yves Saint Laurent multicolor striped dress

Documented 1982 Yves Saint Laurent multicolor striped dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in CULEMBORG, GE

When Yves Saint Laurent visited Morocco for the first time in 1966 it changed his life forever. Struck by its beauty he immediately acquired a house in Marrakech and stayed there at least two times a year to design his collections. Yves Saint Laurent once said: ‘Marrakech opened my eyes to color.’ The colors of the stained glass windows and beamed ceilings of the Bahia Palace in Marrakech are a perfect example what inspired him when designing this particular dress for his Rive Gauche collection that came out in 1982. The exciting mix of vivid colors Yves Saint Laurent used designing this dress have a pattern of vertical stripes in lively red, purple indigo, apple green and Dijon yellow alternated with thin black and white stripes. Adding a pussy bow and bishop sleeves gives the entire look an elegant feel. The high quality silk is in a very good vintage condition and has been professionally cleaned and pressed. The state of this unique Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dress is very good, only a small piece of the original mother-of-pearl button left hand button has chipped off (see the last photograph), but can be easily replaced. As you wish we can replace this with a new button without charging extra costs. The dress that was also featured in Vogue magazine in a 1982 Yves...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

1970's Yves Saint Laurent Cotton Maxi Dress w/Multicolored Floral & Star Print
1970's Yves Saint Laurent Cotton Maxi Dress w/Multicolored Floral & Star Print

1970's Yves Saint Laurent Cotton Maxi Dress w/Multicolored Floral & Star Print

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Studio City, CA

1970's Yves Saint Laurent polished cotton abstract floral and star print maxi dress with an empire waistline, button-down collar neckline w/green buttons, 3/4 sleeves, hidden side po...

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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Blue Black Floral Print Vintage 80s Silk Dress Size 42
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Blue Black Floral Print Vintage 80s Silk Dress Size 42

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Blue Black Floral Print Vintage 80s Silk Dress Size 42

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Rive Gauche blue and black floral / rose print short sleeve silk dress ! Pockets at each side of the waist. Features a vibrant blue flowers and r...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

1982 Yves Saint Laurent Multicolored Striped Silk Dress Documented YSL
1982 Yves Saint Laurent Multicolored Striped Silk Dress Documented YSL

1982 Yves Saint Laurent Multicolored Striped Silk Dress Documented YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

A pioneer in style and design, Yves Saint Laurent was also a pioneer in the fashion industry when it comes to his brands’ model portfolio. Saint Laurent was one of French couture’s i...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Purple Floral Silk Day Dress 1970's
Yves Saint Laurent Purple Floral Silk Day Dress 1970's

Yves Saint Laurent Purple Floral Silk Day Dress 1970's

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Studio City, CA

1970's Yves Saint Laurent purple floral print day dress with short sleeves, button closures down center front, frontal patch pockets, a self belt and a drop pleated skirt. 100% silk,...

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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

1987 Yves Saint Laurent YSL Silk Printed Dress
1987 Yves Saint Laurent YSL Silk Printed Dress

1987 Yves Saint Laurent YSL Silk Printed Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Paris, FR

Yves Saint Laurent YSL blue silk dress featuring bow print, boat neck, long sleeves, belted waist, keyhole detail to the rear and mid-length. Circa 1987 See attached spring-summer ...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

An Yves Saint Laurent Couture Velvet Evening Dress, Fall 1982
An Yves Saint Laurent Couture Velvet Evening Dress, Fall 1982

An Yves Saint Laurent Couture Velvet Evening Dress, Fall 1982

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toulon, FR

Fall 1982 France An evening Couture dress from the 1982 Yves Saint Laurent Fall Collection. Slashed train dress with anthracite gray velvet and silver lurex. Bust and hips finely ple...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

1990's YVES SAINT LAURENT red cotton dress with black grosgrain trim
1990's YVES SAINT LAURENT red cotton dress with black grosgrain trim

1990's YVES SAINT LAURENT red cotton dress with black grosgrain trim

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in San Fransisco, CA

This Saint Laurent Rive Gauche mini dress dating to the 1990's features a vibrant red body accented by striking black grosgrain ribbon trim. The design includes wide shoulder straps,...

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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent SS 2010 Runway Black Cotton Size 38 Plunging YSL Halter Dress
Yves Saint Laurent SS 2010 Runway Black Cotton Size 38 Plunging YSL Halter Dress

Yves Saint Laurent SS 2010 Runway Black Cotton Size 38 Plunging YSL Halter Dress

By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Spring / Summer 2010 YVES SAINT LAURENT, by STEFANO PILATI black cotton plunging halter dress! Featured on the runway in leather, this version is much more wearable. A classic timele...

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2010s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent 1990s Black Gray White Leopard Animal Print Silk YSL Dress
Yves Saint Laurent 1990s Black Gray White Leopard Animal Print Silk YSL Dress

Yves Saint Laurent 1990s Black Gray White Leopard Animal Print Silk YSL Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage early 90s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gache YSL leopard cheetah animal print black, grey and white silk dress ! Wrap style that buttons up the front. Pussycat bow ties at center front neck. Hidden zipper at each sleeve cuff. Great alone or belted. The pictured vintage YSL velvet...

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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

1970s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black Square Neck Maxi Dress
1970s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black Square Neck Maxi Dress

1970s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black Square Neck Maxi Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Effortless elegance meets timeless sophistication in this 1970s Yves Saint Laurent black maxi dress. Designed with a refined square neckline and 1" wide shoulder straps, this piece e...

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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

YSL Vintage 80's Yves Saint Laurent Little Girl's Plaid Dress  NEW
YSL Vintage 80's Yves Saint Laurent Little Girl's Plaid Dress  NEW

YSL Vintage 80's Yves Saint Laurent Little Girl's Plaid Dress NEW

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Vintage approximately from 1980's YSL dress for little girl's. Size on the label is 6 but please check the measurements. Fabric feels like silk. Beautiful vibrant colors . Great ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent day dresses for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Yves Saint Laurent day dresses available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of red, purple, blue and other tones. Most of the items here were designed during the 20th Century, but you can find examples that were created as recently as the 21st Century and Contemporary. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Thierry Mugler, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, and Azzedine Alaïa appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Yves Saint Laurent day dresses from top boutiques around the world. Yves Saint Laurent day dresses prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $180 and tops out at $34,975, while the average work can sell for $1,002.
Questions About Yves Saint Laurent Day Dresses
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Fashion designer Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint Laurent was born in Oran, Algeria on August 1, 1936. The family home was located at 11 Rue Stora in the Plateau Saint Michel neighborhood. Yves and his parents lived on the ground floor and his uncle’s family lived above them. The city of Oran is a port city in northwest Algeria. Shop a collection of vintage and new Saint Laurent bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yves Saint Laurent is known for his approach to elegance and comfort in women’s wear. He is also widely credited for creating the “Le Smoking” tuxedo suit. The Le Smoking tuxedo suit was the first of its kind, a tuxedo suit designed for women. Find a large collection of authentic Yves Saint Laurent from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yves Saint Laurent’s style has been described as ‘gender-blurring’, with inspiration taken from the streets to help modernize haute-couture. You can find vintage and contemporary Yves Saint Laurent bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Since its inception in the early 1960s, the Yves Saint Laurent style has changed and grown with the times. The overarching mood of Saint Laurent styles is gender-blurring and openly embraces the idea of women wearing trousers and other garments that were more associated with past menswear. No matter the garment, the look is always high-end and luxe. You’ll find a large collection of Saint Laurent from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 18, 2024
    Yes, Yves Saint Laurent was an entrepreneur. The revered and groundbreaking French fashion designer founded his eponymous luxury house with his partner, Pierre Bergé, in 1962. In the years prior, beginning in his teens, Saint Laurent had been working for Christian Dior. In 1966, four years after establishing the label, he and Bergé 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 and didn’t retire from designing until 2002. Find vintage Yves Saint Laurent bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Designer Anthony Vaccarello is Yves Saint Laurent’s creative director and was appointed to the position in April 2016. You can find vintage and contemporary Yves Saint Laurent bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yves Saint Laurent was the original designer for the eponymous label. Today the brand is led by creative director Anthony Vaccarello, who stepped into the position in April of 2016. In between creative directors included Alber Elbaz, Tom Ford, Stefano Pilati and Hedi Slimane. Shop a collection of vintage and new Saint Laurent bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Yves Saint Laurent’s childhood, he had a fascination with making intricate paper dolls, which later turned into making dress designs for his mother and sisters. As a teenager, his mother took him to meet with the editor of French Vogue, who was impressed by the young Saint Laurent’s designs. Shop a collection of vintage and new Yves Saint Laurent designs from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In his earliest years, Yves Saint Laurent was inspired by illustrations from fashion magazines and Christian Bérard. As he officially began to pursue a career in fashion, he was introduced to Christian Dior and definitely gained inspiration from this fashion giant. Throughout his career he was inspired by art and famed artists, the street styles he saw around him, Russian culture and design and the way his mother dressed when he was a child. You’ll find a variety of Saint Laurent products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The luxury brand Yves Saint Laurent is owned today by Kering. The brand name has dropped Yves and is currently known as Saint Laurent. This French brand began in 1962 and was bought by Gucci in 1999, which was owned by PPR. Later PPR changed names to be called Kering, and still owns the Saint Laurent brand. Find vintage and contemporary Saint Laurent bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yves Saint Laurent was a well-known fashion designer with a brand that was recognized for a dedication to quality and elegance. He is probably best known for popularizing the idea of women wearing trousers for all occasions, bringing androgenous dressing to the forefront. He was also well-known for his flowy fashions that were less structured than his contemporaries. You’ll find a variety of Saint Laurent products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 18, 2024
    Yves Saint Laurent was founded in 1962.

    The revered and groundbreaking French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent established his eponymous luxury house with his partner, Pierre Bergé. In the years prior, beginning in his teens, Saint Laurent had been working for Christian Dior. In 1966, four years after establishing the label, he and Bergé 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 and didn’t retire from designing until 2002.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between Yves Saint Laurent and Saint Laurent has to do with its branding. While the house of Yves Saint Laurent is still called by that name, Hedi Slimane’s ready-to-wear collection goes by Saint Laurent — but the logo for this collection specifies Saint Laurent Paris. On 1stDibs, you'll find authentic Saint Laurent pieces from trusted sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Yves Saint Laurent logo is ‘YSL’, a monogram of the founder’s name. The ‘S’ sits in the middle, linking the ‘Y’ and the ‘L’. You can find vintage and contemporary Yves Saint Laurent bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The original Yves Saint Laurent logo is an interlocking monogram designed by graphic designer Adolphe Jean Marie Mouron, who goes by the name Cassandre. In 2012 the brand changed its name, dropping the Yves and also changing the logo. Today’s Saint Laurent logo is a bold Neue Helvetica font “Saint Laurent” with the word “Paris” written beneath in a serif-style font. All letters are in uppercase. You’ll find a variety of Saint Laurent products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 18, 2024
    Yves Saint Laurent is pronounced “EEV sann law-RAUNNT.” Yves Saint Laurent established his eponymous couture house with Pierre Bergé in 1962. 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. Find vintage Yves Saint Laurent bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yves Saint Laurent is the name of the French fashion designer who founded the luxury fashion house in 1962. Today, his fashions remain beloved by collectors all around the world. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Yves Saint Laurent garments from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One of Yves Saint Laurent's most famous and iconic styles is the "Le Smoking,” originally launched as a black suit for women at a time when women didn’t wear pants in public — and were sometimes kicked out of luxury establishments for wearing them. Many incarnations of “Le Smoking” have hit the shelves in the decades since its debut. Shop a large collection of new and vintage Yves Saint Laurent pieces from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yves Saint Laurent is made with the utmost quality and high-end materials. You can check for authenticity cards, near perfect stitching and a branded label along the inside to confirm the item is authentic. Find a large collection of authentic Yves Saint Laurent from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The fashion house Yves Saint Laurent was founded in 1962 by Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent and Pierre Bergé in Paris, France. Their mission was to make prêt-à-porter, or ready-to-wear fashion, a reputable trend. In 1966, they opened the first YSL Rive Gauche women’s boutique in Paris, followed soon after by YSL Rive Gauche for men. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of iconic vintage and contemporary Saint Laurent clothing and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An authentic Yves Saint Laurent scarf should look hand-rolled and hand-stitched. The material should be rolled in towards the logo, and then hand stitched so that the material comes from the back to the front. The pattern should also be completely symmetrical. You’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Saint Laurent clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few tell-tale signs you can look for to determine whether your YSL bag is real or fake. Authentic Saint Laurent bags have a serial number tag. Authentic bags will have the tag sewn into the lining around the edges. The serial number is 12 digits separated by a dot. Newer versions of YSL bags will have a serial number that is three letters, followed by 10 digits and they’re separated by a dot. In addition, make sure to thoroughly examine the bag for flaws and imperfections. A true Yves Saint Laurent bag will be flawless. Shop a collection of authentic Saint Laurent purses from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Belgian-born designer Anthony Vaccarello is the creative director at Yves Saint Laurent and is in charge of the fashion house’s womenswear and menswear lines. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Saint Laurent menswear from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 18, 2024
    Yes, Yves Saint Laurent is a luxury brand. Founded in 1962 by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner, Pierre Bergé, the brand is regarded as one of the foremost fashion labels in the 20th century.

    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. 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.

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