$1,348Sale Price|20% Off
Gilded Flower Link Chain Belt By Roger Scemama for YSL, 1960s
By Roger Scemama for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in McKinney, TX
Scemama for Yves Saint Laurent (signed on hang tag) - Circa 1960s - Estate acquired - Beautiful vintage
Yves Saint Laurent trimming belt (Attributed to)
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - Blue trimming belt. Not signed accessory, attributed to Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent trimming belt (Attributed to)
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - Brown trimming belt. Not signed piece from the 1975s-1980s under the artistic
Yves Saint Laurent trimming belt (Attributed to)
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - Yellow trimming belt. Not signed piece from the 1975s-1980s under the artistic
Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Vintage Signed Love Cards Print Reversible Puffer Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Day signed cards Saint Laurent sent to friends. This reversible quilted coat offers versatility, with
Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" 1970s Red Silk Blouse & Signed Tassel Cord Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
This vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche blouse from the late 1970s to early 1980s is made from
1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Wool Boteh Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
, navy and taupe with a touch of gold. The edges are frayed and the scarf is signed Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Scarf Blue and Red Abstract 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
" and finished with hand-rolled edges. Signed Yves Saint Laurent. Can be worn as intented for a color
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect
Bolero Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage Summer 1993
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Extraordinary Bolero signed Yves Saint Laurent, impression of pink and green foliage on a golden
$795
Size: Recommended Size; UK 10 - 12
S/S 2004 Yves Saint Laurent By Tom Ford Pinstriped Blazer - Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Spring / Summer 2004 Yves Saint Laurent Pinstripe blazer by Tom Ford, crafted in charcoal grey
YVES SAINT LAURENT Brocade Jacket Skirt Red Suit "Les Chinoises" Collection 1990
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in London, GB
, fully lined in silk fabric, 100% wool and silk. Signed YVES SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE PARIS, made in
YVES SAINT LAURENT Silk Brocade Lamé Jacket Floral Skirt Suit Runway 1989
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in London, GB
. Condition A+: In very good condition, Collection Runway 1989. Signed Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Paris
Yves Saint Laurent trimming belt (Attributed to)
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - Black trimming belt. Not signed piece from the 1975s-1980s under the artistic
Vintage YSL Brown and Black Square Sunglasses
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
light brown gradient lens, silver tone YSL logo on the sides. Signed Yves Saint Laurent Paris 541. Made
Vintage belt Yves Saint Laurent Raphia and leather
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent Signed YSL on the buckle and Yves Saint Laurent Paris " Made in France" inside the
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Bamboo Elastic Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
. - Charm hanging with YVES SAINT LAURENT and LOVE on reverse. - 2 hook closures. - Signed YVES SAINT
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Black Passementerie Hand Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
handle bag. - Signed YVES SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE Made in France.
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Logo Pearl Blue Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
logo next to the buckle. - Signed YVES SAINT LAURENT PARIS Size 75/30 Made in France. - Minor wear on
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Enamel Heart Woven Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
pattern. - Gold tone hardware. - Signed YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche Made in France. - Excellent vintage
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Black Bow Red Patent Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
% Authentic YVES SAINT LAURENT. - Black gross grain bow accent. - Red patent belt. - Signed YVES SAINT LAURENT
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Heart Plexiglass Black Silk Box Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
and top handle. - Magnetic snap closure. - Compartment inside. - Signed YVES SAINT LAURENT Made in
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Flower Embroidered Grosgrain Ribbon Red Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
embroidery. - Ties at the front. - Signed YVES SAINT LAURENT Made in France. - Some wrinkling on the inside
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent / YSL Silk Scarf - Mint Condition - Original Box
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
turquoise, beige, tobacco brown and black. It is signed Yves Saint Laurent on the bottom left of the scarf
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl by Robert Goossens Fossil Medallion Chain Leather
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
. - Signed Yves Saint Laurent on the medallion. - Adjustable hook closure. - Can be worn as a necklace or
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent by Robert Goossens Flower Charm Necklace Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent, Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
chain strap in gold tone. - Adjustable hook closure. - Signed YVES SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE Made in
Yves Saint Laurent Signed Original Double Sided Fashion Drawing
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New Hope, PA
A gift from Yves Saint Laurent to his dear friend Marina Schiano this charming and original
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H 3.55 in W 2.92 in D 0.4 in
Yves Saint Laurent by Robert Goossens Vintage Rare Rock Crystal Picture Frame
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
the House of YVES SAINT LAURENT. Signed on the reverse YVES SAINT LAURENT Love 1992. Note As a
Yves Saint Laurent Jewel Print Umbrella YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
signed Yves Saint Laurent on the metal band on the handle. very good condition with some slight
1990s Yves Saint Laurent Abstract Color Block T-Shirt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
various shapes. Signed Yves Saint Laurent in cursive in the bottom right corner. Perfect to throw on with
YSL YVES SAINT LAURENT Vintage Bag in Red and Purple Suede
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
: inside purple suede with small pocket, signed 'Yves Saint Laurent Paris' in gold letters and button
Yves Saint Laurent RIve Gauche Love Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
textured heart charm dangling from the belt loop. Charm is signed "Yves Saint Laurent".
YVES SAINT LAURENT Vintage SUNGLASSES TITHON 55/18 Eyewear SHADES Blue
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
model refs: TITHON - 55/18 - 235 signed YVES SAINT LAURENT, made in Italy Blue frame (marbled
Yves Saint Laurent Rare White Silk Fringe Hem Scarf Un Silhouette Parisienne
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Signed Yves Saint Laurent The scarf is printed with 3 long stemmed tulips in blue, grey & pink. Self
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Size: FR 38, approximate US 6.
2000s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black Velvet Pencil Skirt with Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
buckle front. Signed Yves Saint Laurent Paris at front buckle, YSL on back zip. No belt loops, so skirt
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W 1.74 in L 33.47 in
1970s Yves Saint Laurent Paris Tortoise Lucite Brass Necklace Waist/Hip Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Atlanta, GA
So cool vintage 1970s Yves Saint Laurent Paris signed necklace / belt. Versatile use of this
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Rive Gauche Purple and Multi Tassel Wide Waist Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
fit a couple inches larger. Measures about 4.25" at widest. Signed Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche
YVES SAINT-LAURENT Vintage Jacquard Brocade Floral Printed Suit Fitted Jacket Sk
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
condition – hardly worn. signed Yves Saint-Laurent Rive Gauche Paris, made in France with composition label
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Size: 30 cm x 17 cm x 6 cm
A Black Leather Saharienne bag by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Circa 1980
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France Iconic black leather Saharienne bag signed Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche and
Yves Saint Laurent Woven Tassel Runway Belt, 1991 Rive Gauche collection
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in London, GB
. In excellent vintage condition with incredible brightness of colour. Signed Yves Saint Laurent, Rive
Yves Saint Laurent 1970's Signed Tassel Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
A beautiful collectors tassel belt by Yves Saint Laurent. Total Length: 34inch/86cm First hole
Yves Saint Laurent YSL signed Belt Buckle Rive Gauche Collection
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Atlanta, GA
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL signed couture vintage Belt Buckle. Superb heavy quality piece, gilt metal
1970s Yves Saint Laurent Floral Cotton Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Yves Saint Laurent, this scarf is a Summer essential! Measures 26x26"
Yves Saint Laurent "Homme" vintage 80s unworn with tag signed wool sweater
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent "Homme" merino wool mix red wine color sweater. size 4 Measurements
Yves Saint Laurent Metal Chain Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
ball. It fastens with a hook closure that allows adjustable lengths. The belt is signed “Yves Saint
Yves Saint Laurent "Rive Gauche" vintage weaved cord signed tassle belt
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful vintage weaved cord belt by Yves Saint Laurent "Rive Gauche" Total length 36inch/91cm
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H 8.47 in W 7.09 in D 0.79 in
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Store Display Sign Huge YSL Logo on Black Lucite
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare vintage Yves Saint Laurent Paris store display, advertising sign. Features huge YSL brand logo
Yves Saint Laurent Square-Frame Two-Tone Sunglasses
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
black and half white. Particularly flattering on rounder shaped faces, these sunnies are signed “Yves
1960s Yves Saint Laurent Rattan Hat with Gold Hardware
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Gold shiny hardware, woven braids around. Signed Yves Saint Laurent, along with an union made tag
1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Brown Square Cotton Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
features geometric cream squares on a brown background. In excellent condition. Signed Yves Saint Laurent
Spring 1997 Documented YSL Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Blue Evening Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Munich, DE
matching fabric and lined in white smooth leather (signed "YVES SAINT LAURENT MADE IN FRANCE" and numbered
Rare Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Tea Set Hand Painted Grape Print Brand New YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
original box. All pieces are signed Yves Saint Laurent on front, and bottom of each piece. Such a great set
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Size: Equivalent size 36 France
Yves Saint Laurent / Robert Goossens Belt Spring Summer 1991 Collection
By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring Summer 1991 collection France Beautiful collection belt signed Yves Saint Laurent Rive
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Butterfly Oversized Sunglasses
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
% Authentic YVES SAINT LAURENT. - Butterfly oversized sunglasses. - Gradient lenses. - Signed YVES SAINT
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Love Pink Passementerie Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Love Pink Passementerie Belt Measurements: Buckle Height: 2.87 inches
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Oversized Blue Sunglasses
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Oversized Blue Sunglasses Measurements: Height: 2.48 inches (6.3 cm
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Heart Buckle Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
. - Black suede belt strap. - Gold tone hardware. - Signed YVES SAINT LAURENT 85/34 Made in France. - Minor
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Love Passementarie Woven Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
. - Woven passementerie belt. - Signed YVES SAINT LAURENT and LOVE on the metal hang tag. - Excellent
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Wood Illusion Oversized Sunglasses
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
sides. - Signed YVES SAINT LAURENT PARIS Made in France YSL 7 inside.
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Blue Marbled Oversized Sunglasses
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
tone on both sides. - Signed Yves Saint Laurent France 543 inside.
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Studded Medallion Red Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
. - Signed YVES SAINT LAURENT Size 75/30. - Excellent vintage condition.
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Velvet Tassel Russian Collection Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
tassels. - Black cord strap. - Signed YVES SAINT LAURENT on silk lining. - Snap closure. - Good vintage
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Shell Textured Metal Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Shell Textured Metal Belt Measurements: Height: 2.16 inches (5.5 cm
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Logo Leather Strap Bracelet Necklace Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
). - Signed YVES SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE Made in Italy.
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Russian Multiple Swag Tassel Passementerie Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
. - Accentuated with multiple swags and tassels. - Hook closures at the back. - Signed YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Gilt Harlequin Pattern Necktie Textured Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
. - Adjustable closure. - Signed YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche Made in France. - Has some weight on it
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Navy Red Green Flowers Silk Scarf from the 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
Green Signed YVES SAINT LAURENT at the bottom left corner 100% Silk CONDITION : Very Good Vintage
YSL leopard print fur clutch c.1990
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Verviers, BE
. Crystal stones. Signed: Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche. Size: 16 x 9 x 4 cm - clasp Excellent condition.
Muse 1 MM Taupe Ostrich Leather
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Dublin, IE
feet on the the base of the bag. Signed "Yves Saint-Laurent" "Rive Gauche". Production code 156464
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Scarf - 100% Silk
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
is signed 'Yves Saint Laurent' in the lower left corner. A good design that is versatile for varying
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Love Red Passementarie Woven Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
) Features: - 100% Authentic YVES SAINT LAURENT. - Red woven passementerie belt. - Signed YVES SAINT LAURENT
Yves Saint Laurent Chartreuse Green Leather Floral Ruffle Mini Shoulder Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a signed Yves Saint Laurent chartreuse green leather floral ruffle theme mini shoulder
1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
Located in New York, NY
1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
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 ...
$268Sale Price|70% Off
Size: 4
Carolina Herrera Red and White Print Silk Ottoman Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Carolina Herrera
Located in New Hope, PA
A bright red floral pattern on a cream ribbed silk ottoman is used for this chic strapless evening dress from Carolina Herrera. The bodice is decorated with black silk ribbon and jet...
$548Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...
Oscar de la Renta Purple Ombre Houndstooth Check Silk Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta silk pencil cut cocktail dress in a purple checked houndstooth pattern and ombre mid section. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% silk. Made in USA. Size 8. Runs sli...
$1,250
Size: Small / Small Medium
1970s Coral Pink Silk Chiffon Halter Sheer Caplet Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s coral pink halter maxi dress / gown with attached sheer caplet! Features a halter neck with two spaghetti straps in the back to offer additional support. Self tied sa...
1970s Lilli Diamond Taupe + Mint Green Marabou Feather 70s Maxi Dress + Jacket
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage LILLI DIAMOND taupe and mint green jersey maxi dress and matching cardigan / jacket ! Features a soft jersey fabric that offers plenty of stretch. Sleeveless maxi d...
New Versace Fur Mink Leopard Print Coat It. 38
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Versace Real Mink Leopard Print Coat Designer size - 38 ( pls. check measurements) 100% Real Mink, Oversize Raccoon Fur Collar, 100% Silk Lining, Two Side Pockets, One Inner Pock...
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1998 Red Crocodile Crystal G Sandals Shoes 40 C
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Red Crocodile Shoes Sandals S/S 1998 Collection Designer size 40 C - US 10 C Limited Edition, Genuine Crocodile, Crystal G on One Heel, Leather Insole & So...
Moschino Vintage 1990s Red + Black Color Block Jacket
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage two-tone color block jacket in red and black by Cheap and Chic by Moschino. Fully lined with front button closure. Velcro closure at collar and on sides. Fabric: 52% Rayon/ 4...
$5,714
Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...
$5,170
Size: FR 34 - IT 38 - UK 6 - US 2
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed high collar skirt suit, fw 2004
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed skirt suit. Structured jacket with high turn-over collar, front zip fastening, silk lining and Chanel style chain on the hem. Sold with matching knee...
Vivienne Westwood red patent leather platforms, fw 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood red patent leather platforms. Fall Winter 1994
Valentino Early 2000s Size 8 Black Strapless Avant Garde Strapless Dress
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect little Y2K black dress from the house of VALENTINO ! Features a tailored fit with some give. Avant Garde details with accent details at left bust and waist. Interior supp...
Gianni Versace New Vintage Cashmere Colorblock American Flag Sweater
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cashmere American flag sweater from Gianni Versace. It has a flag on the front and back with red and white stripes crossing the chest, back and one sleeve and the white st...
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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