Yves Saint Laurent Camel-color Shiny Ostrich Leather Corset, circa 1990
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Camel-color shiny ostrich leather corset.
Yves Saint Laurent Camel-color Shiny Ostrich Leather Corset, circa 1990
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Camel-color shiny ostrich leather corset.
Yves Saint Laurent by Alber Elbaz black ostrich feather top, fw 1999
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
▪ Yves Saint Laurent black ostrich feather top ▪ Designed by Alber Elbaz ▪ Wide neckline ▪ Short sleeves ▪ Silk organza lining ▪ Hidden snap button fastenings at the side seam ▪ Si...
NWOT YSL Yves Saint Laurent Black Ostrich Small Sac Du Jour Handbag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Philadelphia, PA
NWOT YSL Yves Saint Laurent Black Ostrich Small Sac Du Jour Handbag in excellent condition.
2000s Yves Saint Laurent Genuine Ostrich Skin XL Grey Muse Tote Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the late 2000s, this gorgeous, grey Yves Saint Laurent 'Muse' bag is constructed entirely of genuine ostrich leather.
Yves Saint Laurent by Alber Elbaz Ostrich Plume Tee Shirt, A/H 2000
By Alber Elbaz for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent by Alber Elbaz ostrich feather tee Shirt.
YVES SAINT LAURENT Clutch in Brown Ostrich Leg Leather
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent clutch in brown ostrich leg leather.
Yves Saint Laurent Feather Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Topanga, CA
Deadstock Yves Saint Laurent black silk velvet and ostrich feather hat.
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall 2001 Ostrich Leather Cigarette Case
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall/Autumn 2001 Ostrich Leather Cigarette Case with Chrome lighter
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage 1970's Maribou and Ostrich Feather Glam Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, ON
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage 1970's Maribou and Ostrich Feather Glam Jacket.
Yves Saint Laurent White Black Ostrich Feather Coat YSL Rare Documented 1960s
By Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A true no-holds-barred designer, YSL markedly input a high degree of personality and flamboyance in his couture and Rive Gauche designs revolutionizing the norm for fashion in the la...
Yves Saint Laurent White Black Ostrich Feather Coat YSL Rare Documented 1960s
By Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A true no-holds-barred designer, YSL markedly input a high degree of personality and flamboyance in his couture and Rive Gauche designs revolutionizing the norm for fashion in the la...
Yves Saint Laurent White Black Ostrich Feather Coat YSL Rare Documented 1960s
By Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A true no-holds-barred designer, YSL markedly input a high degree of personality and flamboyance in his couture and Rive Gauche designs revolutionizing the norm for fashion in the la...
rare YVES SAINT LAURENT Tom Ford Vintage Mombasa purple ostrich handle hobo bag
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare YVES SAINT LAURENT Tom Ford Vintage Mombasa purple ostrich horn handle hobo bag Reference: MECG/A00229 Brand: Yves Saint Laurent Designer: Tom Ford Model: Mombasa Hobo Material:...
rare YVES SAINT LAURENT Tom Ford Vintage Mombasa green ostrich handle hobo bag
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare YVES SAINT LAURENT Tom Ford Vintage Mombasa green ostrich horn handle hobo bag Reference: MECG/A00228 Brand: Yves Saint Laurent Designer: Tom Ford Model: Mombasa Hobo Material: ...
YSL Ostrich Envelope Clutch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
YSL envelope clutch made from the skins of ostrich legs.
The bag is entirely lined in leather.
YSL Ostrich Feather Camisole
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
YSL, tiered, ostrich, feathered camisole in natural tones of ivory and pale beige. Straps are made of rhinestones. Lined in beige organza. Feathers are applied by hand.
New Yves Saint Laurent Ostrich Shearling Fox Rabbit Fur Jacket It 40 - US 4
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Yves Saint Laurent Ostrich Shearling Lined Jacket Designer size 40 - US 4 Beige/Soft Brown Colors, Ostrich, Fox, Rabbit, Fully Lined in Shearling, Zip Closure.
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Size: Small - Large
Rare Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Ostrich Feather Marigold Purple Belt / Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche YSL ostrich feather belt OR necklace!
Yves Saint Laurent belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - Ostrich leather belt with a resin and golden metal buckle.
YSL Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ostrich Leg Skin Clutch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, ON
YSL Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Haute Couture Ostrich Leg Skin / Shell Clutch Bag.
YSL Mombasa Ostrich Leather Bag Limited Edition, 2000s Yves Saint Laurent
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
From the Tom Ford era at YSL, the Mombasa was the coveted iconic it bag of the early 2000s. Advertised as the must-have spring accessory in the New York Times, the Mombasa sold out a...
70s Saint Laurent ostrich feather collar
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Saint Laurent red and green ostrich feather collar or shawl.
Yves Saint Laurent Black Ostrich Feather Chiffon Wrap Blouse, circa 1969
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Munich, DE
Modern Sizing Equivalent: S & M Reference Photos: Model wearing an Yves Saint Laurent evening look with "Cigaline" chiffon shirt detailed with ostrich feathers, Vogue 1969 / Daniel...
Yves Saint Laurent Black Feather Hat Cap Head Piece Vintage Ostrich Plume Rare
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This rare feather cap was made by Yves Saint Laurent, most likely in the late 70s or early 80s.
1970s Yves Saint Laurent Black Ostrich and Marabou Feather Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Ultra glam Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche feather jacket from the 1970s.
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H 5.25 in W 10 in D 1.5 in L 19 in
F/W 2004 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Chinoiserie Ostrich Feather Satin Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a mauve floral Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche convertible bag, desinged by Tom Ford.
F/W 2004 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Chinoiserie Ostrich Feather Wedge Boots
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a pair of beautifully embroidered Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche wedge boots depicting a Chinese crane designed by Tom Ford.
YSL Rive Gauche 1980s Multi-Color Ostrich Feather Ribbon Scarf or Belt sz 38
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Yves Saint Laurent design is available for viewing at our Beverly Hills Boutique. The base is a brown silk ribbon and the feathers are a blue and red hue. Made in France. With o...
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ostrich Feather & Sequin Bolero
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A gorgeous 1980s Yves Saint Laurent ostrich feather bolero with large sequins hidden amongst the feathers.
Yves Saint Laurent Ostrich Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage YSL ostrich bag in fantastic condition. The color is reddish orange-ish. The best way to describe it is it isn't red and it isn't orange, but somewhere in between. The lining...
YVES SAINT LAURENT 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine vintage Yves Saint Laurent ostrich feather jacket. Vibrant teal blue dyed feather item fully lined with single hook closure at neck.
Yves Saint Laurent Rainbow Marabou and Ostrich Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully wild coat from Yves Saint Laurent featuring teal and bright brick red ostrich feathers as well as purple marabou throughout.
1980's Yves Saint Laurent Jacket with Ostrich Feather Trim
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage jacket from Yves Satin Laurent dates to the 1980's and is made of thick black cotton twill with flirty ostrich feather trim. Dolman sleeves. Fully lined. No closures. Sid...
Saint Laurent Muse Shoulder Bag Ostrich Oversized
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Saint Laurent Muse Shoulder Bag Ostrich Oversized is beautiful and elegant. Crafted from eggshell geniune ostrich, this casual-chic bag features dual flat handles, pro...
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Satchel Ostrich Large
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Satchel Ostrich Large combines the brand's sophisticated yet playful style. Crafted from genuine beige ostrich, this oversized satchel featur...
Saint Laurent Yeti Black Ostrich Feather Boots Runway (38 EU)
By Hedi Slimane for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Knee-high boots were a key part of Saint Laurent's Runway collection, but none are as dramatic or playful as this black style. The product of fine Italian craftsmanship, they feature...
Muse 1 MM Taupe Ostrich Leather
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Dublin, IE
Brown leather lined interior with one compartment and one zip pocket. 5 protective feet on the the base of the bag. Signed "Yves Saint-Laurent" "Rive Gauche". Production code 156464-...
YSL Rive Guache Sensational Ostrich Trimmed Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Sensational Vintage Ostrich Trimmed Jacket from YVES SAINT LAURENT This beautiful jacket is made of soft cotton denim in a deep shade of blue.
Yves Saint Laurent Black Ostrich Feather Coat circa 1970
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rockwood, ON
Yves Saint Laurent feather coats are rare but the ones that are made from the ostrich feathers rather then the more typically seen down feather ones are the holy grail.
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Ostrich Large
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Ostrich Large combines the brand's sophisticated yet playful style. Finely crafted from genuine red ostrich skin, this oversized satchel feat...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall 2004 Thigh High Silk & Ostrich Boots 39
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
Yves Saint Laurent Fall 2004 Designed by Tom Ford Thigh high boots size 39 Made of light brown silk with hand stitched ostrich feathers and blue metal embroidery Oriental crane and...
RARE 60-s YSL ostrich feather coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
60-s YSL ostrich feather coat. The same coat is featured at the Fashion Museum in Bath. The coat at the Fashion Museum was owned by the English prima ballerina Margot Fonteyn...
Amazing 1980s Vintage Lillie Rubin Black Sequin Ostrich Feather Strapless Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing showstopping vintage 80s LILLIE RUBIN black sequin and ostrich feather strapless cocktail dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins surrounding the front and back bodice...
Black leather hand bag with 2 front pockets Yves Saint Laurent
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black leather hand bag with 2 front pockets with snap closure. Black fabric lining. Snap closure middle top. 2 pockets inside ( one with zip, one without) ' gold metal studs underne...
2000s Gianfranco Ferre Black Mock Neck Brown Leather Lace Up Corset Top 42IT
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible black Gianfranco Ferre faux leather accented top. From the 2000s, this chic black knit top features short sleeves, a mock neck, and is made complete with a l...
Hermes Bombay 27 Bag Marron Fonce Ostrich Small Model
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare Hermes Bombay 27 bag in Marron Fonce Ostrich. No longer produced this gorgeous Hermes bag is a collectors treasure. This soft rich deep brown is totally neut...
YVES SAINT LAURENT BY TOM FORD 00'S iconic and rare leather bustier
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Milano, MILANO
00'S iconic and rare bonded leather bustier by Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent The composition is 100% leather
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Silk Brown Top
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Silk Brown Top IT 42 Gianni Versace silk brown top featuring logo embellishments at straps and concealed zip closure at back.
$1,745Sale Price|25% Off
Bottega Veneta Hobo Bag Large Grey Lambskin leather 53cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Hobo Bag Large Grey Lambskin leather 53cm These are professional photos of the actual bag. Experience ultimate luxury with this Bottega Veneta Hobo Bag Large crafted...
$1,258Sale Price|27% Off
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Calfskin Small Dylan Shoulder Bag Black
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Calfskin Small Dylan Shoulder Bag Black The Yves Saint Laurent YSL Calfskin Small Dylan Shoulder Bag in Black is a genuine and stylish option. Its finely craf...
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Black Matte Alligator Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag presented in classic Black Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, showcas...
Louis Vuitton Sac Alma MM Cuir Epi Noir LV Alma Medium Black Leather Hand Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
Louis Vuitton Alma Medium handbag in black Epi leather, with a double-slider zip closure, gray-black suede interior with two slip pockets and one zipped pocket, padlock and key, pull...
1970s Glam Rock Gold lamé Metallic Pointed boned Vintage Corset
Located in Sheffield, GB
1970s Glam Rock Gold lamé Pointed boned Corset featuring a scooped neckline, pointed waistline (with elasticated hem line) and farrier hook fasten closure. Recommended Size; UK 6 M...
F/W 1999 Gianfranco Ferré Runway Beige Strapless Corset Boned Top IT40
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Gianfranco Ferré’s Fall/Winter 1999 collection, this beige strapless corset top debuted on the runway. Designed with structured boning, tonal stitching, and a hidden double zip ...
Black Broadtail Lamb Fur Stole with Ostrich Feathers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage broadtail (breitschwanz) lamb is very light to wear and trimmed with black ostrich feathers. Its made in Dusseldorf, Germany In pre-owned condition. Signed in lining R....
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Orange Suede Gold High Waist Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in London, GB
Yves Saint Laurent High Waist Belt, Orange Suede on Gold leather details, Made in France Measurements: 85 (buckle included) x8cm Condition details: 1980s, vintage, a little mark ...
Hermes Bombay 27 Limited Edition Bag Marron Fonce Ostrich
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Bombay ostrich bag features rich Marron Fonce in the perfect day to dinner size! This soft rich deep brown is totally neutral and very chi...
Giorgio Armani Beaded Ostrich Feather Vintage Hat
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Giorgio Armani Beaded Ostrich Feather Vintage Hat is a stunning statement piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this hat feature...
Ralph Lauren Black Label Pale Pink Cashmere Strapless Sweater Knit Gown Medium
By Ralph Lauren Black Label
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ralph Lauren, Black Label, pale pink cashmere strapless, sweater knit gown, marked size medium. Bandeau bodice dress is fitted through the bust and skims the hips, falling slightly A...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
Gianfranco Ferré Vintage Fall Winter 1995 Runway Three-Piece Tuxedo-Inspired Set
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Gianfranco Ferré Runway 1995 Three-Piece Tuxedo-Inspired Silk Blouse, Vest & Skirt Set This rare outfit from Gianfranco Ferré’s 1995 runway show is a striking mix of mens...
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
Yves Saint Laurent New Suede Gauntlet Gloves
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful never worn 80’s YSL fuchsia gloves trimmed in matching leather diagonal stitching. Both gloves was linked by the original sealing thread. "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche" g...
Vivienne Westwood 'Time Machine' tartan wool skirt suit, fw 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood skirt suit ▪ 'Time Machine', Fall-Winter 1988 ▪ Green Harris Tweed ▪ Tartan wool in shades of green, blue, purple, red, cream and brown ▪ Single-breasted jacket...
Iconic Vivienne Westwood Couture Sculptural Jacket Gold Label
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
This stunning sculptural Vivienne Westwood Couture piece is a study in provocation, precision, and power, cut with the kind of audacity only Westwood could command. This beautiful ja...
$260,000
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, BE
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya in crocodile niloticus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the receipt and Cites. Stamp Y (2020)
Chanel Vintage Gold Double Chain CC Medallion Waist Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1984 collection Gold Plated The belt is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain length 35” Comes with box IMPORTA...
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent " Rive Gauche " Polka Dot Red & White Corset Bustier
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage YSL Rive Gauche red & white polka dot bustier/corset top.built in waistband support. Fully lined, and easily transitions from day to night. In great condition. Never wo...
Iconic Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Runway Piece Black Sculptural Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Few designers have mastered the art of sculpting the female form quite like Thierry Mugler, and this 1997 jacket stands as a testament to his architectural genius. A symphony of stru...
1990s Bill Blass Size 8 10 Raspberry Pink Beige Silk Chiffon + Mohair Lace Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s vintage BILL BLASS raspberry pink and beige taupe beaded sleeveless cocktail dress! Features an ultra soft raspberry pink silk chiffon, with a beige / taupe mohair wool...
Dolce & Gabbana Y2K Iconic Silk Leopard Print Bustier Dresst
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Get ready to turn heads in this drop dead gorgeous Dolce & Gabbana black label dress. Wild jumbo leopard print with decorative quilting. Corseting lace-up grommet detail on both ...
CHANEL suit pink jacket and dress S/S 1996
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL S/S 1996 Suit pink tweed wool jacket and dress 90% wool 10% nylon Lining: 100% silk Size FR 42 Made in France Excellent conditions Flat measures Jacket: Length cm. 49 ...
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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