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Yves Saint Laurent Heart

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Heart Plexiglass Black Silk Box Bag
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Heart Plexiglass Black Silk Box Bag

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Heart Plexiglass Black Silk Box Bag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Heart Plexiglass Black Silk Box Bag Measurements: Height: 7 2/8 inches (top of heart to bottom) Width: 7 5/8 inches Depth: 3 6/8 inches Handle: 21 inches ...

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20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Yves Saint Laurent Jewed Heart Compact
Yves Saint Laurent Jewed Heart Compact

Yves Saint Laurent Jewed Heart Compact

By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent Heart Compact from the 1990's with jeweled pastes in greenish teal tones.

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1990s French Decorative Objects

Yves Saint Laurent  Dazzling Emerald Green Crystal  Jewel Heart Compact YSL
Yves Saint Laurent  Dazzling Emerald Green Crystal  Jewel Heart Compact YSL

Yves Saint Laurent Dazzling Emerald Green Crystal Jewel Heart Compact YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

A Beautiful and unused Yves Saint Laurent heart-shaped compact with emerald green crystal rhinestones on the lid of the compact.

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1980s French Handbags and Purses

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Heart Mesh Link Belt
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Heart Mesh Link Belt

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Heart Mesh Link Belt

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Heart Mesh Link Belt Measurements: Heart Buckle: 2.75 inches (7 cm) Oval Links: 1.45 inches (3.7 cm) Length: 27.95 inches (71 cm) Features: - 100% Au...

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1980s French Belts

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Enamel Heart Woven Belt
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Enamel Heart Woven Belt

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Enamel Heart Woven Belt

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Enamel Heart Woven Belt Measurements: Large Heart: 2 4/8 inches X 2 4/8 inches Small Hearts: 1 4/8 inches X 1 4/8 inches Wearable Length: 28 inches Featu...

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20th Century French Belts

Yves Saint Laurent Crossbody Bag Black Cabas Toy Heart Print
Yves Saint Laurent Crossbody Bag Black Cabas Toy Heart Print

Yves Saint Laurent Crossbody Bag Black Cabas Toy Heart Print

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

The structured silhouette is accented by the iconic Yves Saint Laurent logo at the front, while the side panels feature a delicate heart motif print, adding a subtle yet playful cont...

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Black Leather Heart Tote Shoulder Bag
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Black Leather Heart Tote Shoulder Bag

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Black Leather Heart Tote Shoulder Bag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Rome, Rome

Step into the chic world of the 1990s with this Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Heart Tote, a true gem of French craftsmanship.

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1990s French Tote Bags

Short sleeve jacket with heart print YVES SAINT LAURENT VARIATION
Short sleeve jacket with heart print YVES SAINT LAURENT VARIATION

Short sleeve jacket with heart print YVES SAINT LAURENT VARIATION

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Short sleeve jacket with heart print and heart button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. closure . Acetate and rayon lining. Shoulder pad. SIZE 38/40 SS 1992

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1990s French Jackets

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Heart Silk Cord Belt
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Heart Silk Cord Belt

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Heart Silk Cord Belt

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage black passementerie cord belt featuring a gold and silver toned heart with crystal embellishement.

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20th Century French Belts

Yves Saint Laurent Red Heart Black Passementerie Tassel Bag, 1980s
Yves Saint Laurent Red Heart Black Passementerie Tassel Bag, 1980s

Yves Saint Laurent Red Heart Black Passementerie Tassel Bag, 1980s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Yves Saint Laurent across his decades of design work has undoubtedly developed unique and craftsman techniques to construct his highly coveted accessories.

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Yves Saint Laurent Bold Multi Color "Multi Hearts" Silk Jacquard Scarf
Yves Saint Laurent Bold Multi Color "Multi Hearts" Silk Jacquard Scarf

Yves Saint Laurent Bold Multi Color "Multi Hearts" Silk Jacquard Scarf

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent wonderfully detailed bold multi-color "Multi Hearts" silk jacquard silk scarf measures 34" x 35", finished with hand-rolled edges, made in France.

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1990s French Scarves

Black sleeveless dress with red heart appliqué YVES SAINT LAURENT Variation
Black sleeveless dress with red heart appliqué YVES SAINT LAURENT Variation

Black sleeveless dress with red heart appliqué YVES SAINT LAURENT Variation

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black sleeveless dress with red heart appliqué . Main fabric composition: 100% polyester. Acetate lining. Zip closure on the middle back. SIZE 40 (Fr) 8 (Us)

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Spring/Summer 1995 Barbie Pink Gold Hearts Jacket
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Spring/Summer 1995 Barbie Pink Gold Hearts Jacket

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Spring/Summer 1995 Barbie Pink Gold Hearts Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Jersey City, NJ

From Love poster designs to haute couture runways, the heart remains an iconic motif, etching a golden thread into the narrative of the House of Yves Saint Laurent.

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1990s French Jackets

Yves Saint Laurent Red Black Passementerie Gripoix Hearts Clutch/ Belt Bag YSL
Yves Saint Laurent Red Black Passementerie Gripoix Hearts Clutch/ Belt Bag YSL

Yves Saint Laurent Red Black Passementerie Gripoix Hearts Clutch/ Belt Bag YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The suit, the safari jacket, the peasant dress—Yves Saint Laurent was a master at seeing the high-fashion potential of that which others might have dismissed.

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1970s French Clutches

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage Red Leather Heart Belt, 1970s
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage Red Leather Heart Belt, 1970s

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage Red Leather Heart Belt, 1970s

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Note that image 2 and part of our video shows an AI model for styling purposes. Details: Designer: Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Circa: Late 1970s Origin: France Material: Leather ...

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1970s French Belts

Yves Saint Laurent Brown Leather Gold Toned Studs with Gold Heart Charm Belt
Yves Saint Laurent Brown Leather Gold Toned Studs with Gold Heart Charm Belt

Yves Saint Laurent Brown Leather Gold Toned Studs with Gold Heart Charm Belt

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Featuring gold-toned heart shape hardware charm with "Love" and "Yves Saint Laurent" written on the front and back

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1980s French Belts

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl by Robert Goossens Heart Rhinestone Cord Belt
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl by Robert Goossens Heart Rhinestone Cord Belt

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl by Robert Goossens Heart Rhinestone Cord Belt

By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent by Robert Goossens Heart Stone Cord Necklace Belt Measurements: Height Buckle: 2 .32 inches (5.9 cm) Width Buckle: 2.48 inches (6.3 cm) Length: 38.97 ...

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20th Century French Belts

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Gilt Heart Mesh Charm Woven Passementerie Belt
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Gilt Heart Mesh Charm Woven Passementerie Belt

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Gilt Heart Mesh Charm Woven Passementerie Belt

By Yves Saint Laurent, Nina Ricci

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Gilt Heart Mesh Charm Woven Passementerie Belt Features: - 100% Authentic YVES SAINT LAURENT. - Black passementerie woven belt with gilt heart and dia...

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1980s French Belts

NWT Saint Laurent 2016 Size 40 Heart Print Mini Dress Black Red White Silk YSL
NWT Saint Laurent 2016 Size 40 Heart Print Mini Dress Black Red White Silk YSL

NWT Saint Laurent 2016 Size 40 Heart Print Mini Dress Black Red White Silk YSL

By Saint Laurent, Hedi Slimane for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Fall head over heels for this brand new with tags Yves Saint Laurent Paris heart-print mini dress, designed by Hedi Slimane for the Spring/Summer 2016 collection.

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

YSL by Alber Elbaz Heart Paillette Mini Dress. S/S 2000
YSL by Alber Elbaz Heart Paillette Mini Dress. S/S 2000

YSL by Alber Elbaz Heart Paillette Mini Dress. S/S 2000

By Alber Elbaz for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

YSL by Alber Elbaz Heart Paillette Unworn Mini Dress. Spring/Summer YSL 2000. Huge plastic heart shaped transparent paillettes are used for flower petals with embroidered centers thr...

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

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Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Heart Belt
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Heart Belt

Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Heart Belt

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

The heart was frequently incorporated into Saint Laurent's designs and drawings.
Belt is woven with red velvet.

RARE vintage
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1970s French Belts

1980s Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche RED HEART Clutch
1980s Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche RED HEART Clutch

1980s Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche RED HEART Clutch

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

This is a very special grosgrain RED HEART bag by Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche circa 1980s.

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1980s French Clutches

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Bejeweled Heart Shaped Brooch 1990's
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Bejeweled Heart Shaped Brooch 1990's

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Bejeweled Heart Shaped Brooch 1990's

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, ON

Lovely YSL bejeweled heart shaped brooch, with pin back closure. Very romantic!! Measures 2 1/4 inches X 2 1/2 inches.

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1990s French Accessories

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Jacket
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Jacket

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

Yves Saint Laurent’s creativity was the heart of the brand, pushing boundaries forward, never afraid of shocking or provoking in the name of empowerment and freedom of thought.

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Early 2000s French Jackets

Yves Saint Laurent Blue Denim Lizard Leather Heart Slingback Sandals Size 40
Yves Saint Laurent Blue Denim Lizard Leather Heart Slingback Sandals Size 40

Yves Saint Laurent Blue Denim Lizard Leather Heart Slingback Sandals Size 40

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Upgrade your look by adding these Saint Laurent pumps to the wardrobe. They are crafted from denim fabric and leather and designed with a Heart motif on the toes and 8.5 CM stiletto ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Saint Laurent Black Heart print shift dress uk 14 F42
Saint Laurent Black Heart print shift dress uk 14 F42

Saint Laurent Black Heart print shift dress uk 14 F42

By Stefano Pilati, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

Saint Laurent Black Heart print shift dress uk 14 F42 Classic shift dress from Saint Laurent featuring an allover heart print in black and white Crew neck with pleats to the front...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Formal Wear

Vintage 1970s YVES SAINT LAURENT Heart Pop Art Dress
Vintage 1970s YVES SAINT LAURENT Heart Pop Art Dress

Vintage 1970s YVES SAINT LAURENT Heart Pop Art Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage 1970s YVES SAINT LAURENT Heart Pop Art Dress Approximate measurements taken laid flat, please double bust, waist and hips: Shoulder: 12.20 inches (31cm) Bust: 17.71 inches (...

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent heart belt
Yves Saint Laurent heart belt

Yves Saint Laurent heart belt

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT - (Made in France) Wide purple trimming belt with a golden metal buckle decorated with a rock crystal heart.

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1980s French Belts

Yves Saint Laurent Heart Button Jacket
Yves Saint Laurent Heart Button Jacket

Yves Saint Laurent Heart Button Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Size estimate: S/M

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Late 20th Century French Jackets

YVES SAINT LAURENT 'heart' print silk blouse
YVES SAINT LAURENT 'heart' print silk blouse

YVES SAINT LAURENT 'heart' print silk blouse

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Gorgeous black silk blouse with off-white hearts. Long ties at neckline. Large billowy sleeves. Size 34. Best for a 2 or 4. Made in France. EXCELLENT CONDITION.

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1980s French Shirts

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Heart Buttons Ruffled Collar Sleeveless Shift Dress
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Heart Buttons Ruffled Collar Sleeveless Shift Dress

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Heart Buttons Ruffled Collar Sleeveless Shift Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

It might just be you falling in love upon seeing this sweet dress by Yves Saint Laurent. The master clearly was adept at pairing French sophistication with whimsy, cutting this slim-...

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1990s French Shift Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Paris Dazzling Crystal Jewels Heart Compact YSL
Yves Saint Laurent Paris Dazzling Crystal Jewels Heart Compact YSL

Yves Saint Laurent Paris Dazzling Crystal Jewels Heart Compact YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Montreal, QC

New Yves Saint Laurent Heart shaped Poudre Ecrin - Heavily Gold plated Jewel Powder Compact, Jewel encrusted lid set with 21 Sparkly multi colored blue, black, green & turquoise tear...

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1980s French Wallets and Small Accessories

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Canvas Heart Handbag
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Canvas Heart Handbag

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Canvas Heart Handbag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1980s canvas handbag Gold heart hardware Black swirl print fabric Black leather strap Gold buckle Interior leather pocket Made in France by Yves Saint Laurent

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1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Heart Print Dress
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Heart Print Dress

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Heart Print Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Paris, FR

Yves Saint Laurent YSL heart print dress featuring a back buttons detail, low accross shoulder.

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black & Gold Heart Sunglasses
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black & Gold Heart Sunglasses

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black & Gold Heart Sunglasses

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

80's chic....Yves Saint Laurent YSL BLACK with GOLD HEART and YVES SAINT LAURENT name engraved Hardware VINTAGE SUNGLASSES - 1980's - must have chic item.

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1980s Italian Sunglasses

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Heart Buckle Belt
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Heart Buckle Belt

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Heart Buckle Belt

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Heart Buckle Belt Measurements: Buckle Height 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) Belt Height: 1.96 inches (5 cm) Wearable Length: 31.88 inches to 33.85 inches (81 c...

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1980s French Belts

Yves Saint Laurent Plaid Belt with Heart Charms
Yves Saint Laurent Plaid Belt with Heart Charms

Yves Saint Laurent Plaid Belt with Heart Charms

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent, colorful, plaid, brocade, belt, lined in a Kelly green suede, with a hammered gold buckle and embellished with gold decorative charms, some heart shaped.

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1990s French Belts

Yves Saint Laurent Gold Bolero With Heart Buttons
Yves Saint Laurent Gold Bolero With Heart Buttons

Yves Saint Laurent Gold Bolero With Heart Buttons

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Austin, TX

Yves Saint Laurent gold bolero. Metal heart shaped buttons.

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1980s French Bolero Jackets

Vintage Heart Print Jacket by Yves Saint Laurent
Vintage Heart Print Jacket by Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage Heart Print Jacket by Yves Saint Laurent

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

A fun jacket for Spring/Summer by Yves Saint Laurent. The cotton jacket has a multicoloour heart print with a one button opening and two front pockets.

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1980s French Jackets

Yves Saint Laurent Resin Heart Belt
Yves Saint Laurent Resin Heart Belt

Yves Saint Laurent Resin Heart Belt

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent, RIve Gauche, black , resin " heart belt" made of black connected circles linked with dangling faceted hearts .

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1980s French Belts

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Toned Heart Belt
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Toned Heart Belt

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Toned Heart Belt

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold and white passementerie belt featuring a large gold toned heart buckle.

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20th Century French Belts

Yves Saint Laurent Day Dress w/Enamel Heart Buttons
Yves Saint Laurent Day Dress w/Enamel Heart Buttons

Yves Saint Laurent Day Dress w/Enamel Heart Buttons

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Studio City, CA

1990's Yves St. Laurent cotton and silk blend fitted day dress with ruffle detail along the scooped neckline. Enameled green and red heart buttons run down the front of the dress. Pl...

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1990s French Fashion

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Rare Jewelled Heart Chain Belt
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Rare Jewelled Heart Chain Belt

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Rare Jewelled Heart Chain Belt

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage rare gold tone double chain belt adorned with a jewelled heart.

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20th Century French Belts

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Silver Metal Heart Chain Link Bracelet
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Silver Metal Heart Chain Link Bracelet

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Silver Metal Heart Chain Link Bracelet

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Rome, Rome

A true gem from the past, this vintage Yves Saint Laurent silver metal bracelet captures the bold romance of the house's iconic era.

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1990s French Wallets and Small Accessories

Yves saint Laurent Black Passementerie Gripoix Hearts Clutch/ Belt Bag YSL
Yves saint Laurent Black Passementerie Gripoix Hearts Clutch/ Belt Bag YSL

Yves saint Laurent Black Passementerie Gripoix Hearts Clutch/ Belt Bag YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The suit, the safari jacket, the peasant dress—Yves Saint Laurent was a master at seeing the high-fashion potential of that which others might have dismissed.

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1970s French Clutches

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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.

Browse an extraordinary collection of vintage Yves Saint Laurent evening dresses, shirts, handbags and other clothing and accessories today on 1stDibs.