Yves Saint Laurent SS 1980's Patchwork Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Rare, early Yves Saint Laurent spring summer 1980 Flat drawstring pouch of patch worked leather
Yves Saint Laurent SS 1980's Patchwork Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Rare, early Yves Saint Laurent spring summer 1980 Flat drawstring pouch of patch worked leather
$2,135
Size: No size tag, fits like a FR 42
YVES SAINT LAURENT 80's Patchwork leather coat with suede trims
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Milano, MILANO
Patchwork leather coat with suede trims from the 80's by Yves Saint Laurent Asymmetrical buttons
Yves Saint Laurent 70s Patchwork Print Above the Knee Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1980s heavy gauge cotton faille skirt with vibrant patchwork color scheme interspersed with
Unavailable
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - IT 44
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford tan sheared fur patchwork coat, ca. 2002
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford
Located in London, London
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford; Tan sheared fur coat with two-way open ended zipper, matching fur
Giacchino scamosciato patchwork. YSL Rive gauche
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Viareggio, IT
stile e musa di Yves Saint Laurent, Tina Chow. Bonne-Vivante e regina della discoteca degli anni '80
Yves Saint Laurent Patchwork Suede Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
YSL, fitted, collarless, patchwork, suede jacket in rich tones of reds, purple,and dark green
Yves Saint Laurent "Patchwork" Jacket in Leather and Fur
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - Leather and fur patchwork jacket. No composition label or size indicated, it
Sold
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - IT 44
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford tan sheared fur patchwork coat, fw 2002
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford; Tan sheared fur coat with two-way open ended zipper, matching fur
Saint Laurent YSL Lambskin Patchwork Large Jamie Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
SAINT LAURENT Lambskin Patchwork Monogram Jamie Shoulder Bag in black. The bag features an aged
Yves Saint Laurent Patchwork Denim Maxi Skirt - M - rt. $1, 030
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This unique Yves Saint Laurent maxi skirt is made of patchwork denim. It has different shades of
Yves Saint Laurent 1969 Patchwork Silk Skirt YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wallkill, NY
Oh so groovy on this Yves St. Laurent collection haute couture spring-summer 1969. Patchwork silk
Rare 1960s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Navy + White Patchwork Windowpane Beret
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare 1960s Yves Saint Laurent beret! Navy and white windowpane patchwork design. Can be worn
SAINT LAURENT denim patchwork runway skirt - NEW
By Hedi Slimane, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Blue cotton patchwork denim skirt designed by Hedi Slimane for Saint Laurent dating to summer of
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Applique Patchwork Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Rare and Wonderful Haute Couture Gown from Yves Saint Laurent. Featuring a silk top
Saint Laurent 2014 Denim Patchwork Jeans
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in US
Saint Laurent distressed jeans with patchwork detail throughout, functional front and back pockets
Saint Laurent Zip Around Wallet Patchwork Leather
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
This Saint Laurent Zip Around Wallet Patchwork Leather, crafted from black patchwork leather
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Attributed Patchwork Soft Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rockwood, ON
A fabulous and instantly recognizable Yves Saint Laurent hat that I absolutely love. The brim is
Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Thiensville, WI
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Twill Blazer & Wide Leg Trouser Pants Suit Set Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Valentino Roma Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Pants suit set Color(s): Whit...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Oblique Printed Chiffon Dress. F/W 2000-2001
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Incredible John Galliano for Christian Dior Oblique printed chiffon dress Fall/ Winter 2000 - 2001. Of an asymmetric bias cut with deep ruffles and flounces. Printed in burgundy on...
Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress New!
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
Gucci Italy Rare Sleek Gilt Metal Minaudiere' Clutch c 1970s
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
Gucci Italy Rare opulent gold plated minaudiere' clutch c 1970s The elegant gold metal clutch is designed with a green leather embossed band that runs vertically across the center o...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous beige and black cotton trompe l'oeil trench coat jacket from Japanese designers Naoki Ichihara, Tadanao Yamashita and Shingo Otsuka for TALK ABOUT THE DISTRACTION. It app...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
$332Sale Price|30% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Iconic Destructured Sailor Stripes Sweater
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage iconic destructured sailor stripes sweater featuring detachable sleeves. This sweater features : - Black knitted fabric with white stripes design. - Turtl...
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
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...
Sold|$3,068
Size: 42 IT
Prada S/S 1997 Runway Cheongsam Dress w/ Floral Bamboo Leaf Pattern in Pink Silk
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in London, GB
Very rare and beautiful dress from Prada Spring / Summer 1997 Runway collection by Miuccia Prada. Sleeveless Cheongsam style dress with bamboo leaf brocade pattern in pale pink sil...
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
GUCCI brown Ostrich leather LARGE Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci large tote bag in pale brown ostrich leather. Lined in ochre monogram canvas with one zip pocket against the back. Has been carried with some soft color transfer, bag is slight...
Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Capri, IT
Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress McQueen adjustable flared dress totally made in italy size 40 composition: viscose
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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