French fashion 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, he 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. Under creative director Hedi Slimane, the house’s ready-to-wear collection was rebranded as Saint Laurent in 2012.
Browse an extraordinary collection of vintage Saint Laurent evening dresses, shirts, handbags and other clothing and accessories today on 1stDibs.
$448Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Lighter, Circa 1980s Original C
By Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Lighter, Circa 1980s Original Case “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent retro cigarette lighter Logo Gold Black Gray Blue The Luhgter is in min...
rare SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane 2016 Runway Grunge Punk crystal tiara crown
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane 2016 Runway Grunge Punk crystal tiara crown Reference: TGAS/E00625 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Hedi Slimane Model: Grunge Tiara Collection: Spring ...
$464Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Gold Tone Lighter, Circa 1980s
By Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Gold Tone Lighter, Circa 1980s Original Case “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent retro cigarette lighter Logo Gold Black Gray Blue The Lighter ...
Gold
SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane 2015 Runway Psych Rock Bohemian Stone necklace
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane 2015 Runway Psych Rock Bohemian Stone necklace Reference: TGAS/F00490 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Hedi Slimane Collection: Spring Summer 2015 - Runway M...
$240Sale Price|35% Off
SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane silver brass architectural triple twist cuff bracelet
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane silver brass architectural triple twist cuff bracelet Reference: TGAS/B01759 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Hedi Slimane Model: Triple twist cuff Material:...
Silver, Brass
Saint Laurent Bague Chevaliere TDD54 Onyx Opyum Signet Ring US7 YSL
By Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
Saint Laurent Opyum ring in gold-plated metal and jet or black onyx. Size 7 (US) or finger circumference 54/55 mm, with an internal diameter of 17.35 mm. The ring has been worn but r...
SAINT LAURENT 2021 Runway blue orange daisy white stone plate clip earring Pair
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT 2021 Runway blue orange daisy white stone plate clip earring Pair Reference: TGAS/F00488 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Model: 651113Y15E2 9160 Colle...
rare SAINT LAURENT 2022 Extra Large Wild Rose bordeaux crushed velvet pin brooch
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare SAINT LAURENT 2022 Extra Large Wild Rose flower bordeaux red crushed velvet pin brooch Reference: TGAS/F00671 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Collection: Fall ...
SAINT LAURENT oxidised silver-tone brass LOULOU CHAIN Drop Earrings
By Saint Laurent
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Saint Laurent Loulou earrings in oxidized silver-tone brass exude effortless elegance with a bold edge. Featuring the iconic YSL monogram at the top, they cascade...
SAINT LAURENT gold tone architectural triple twist cuff bangle Hedi Slimane
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT gold tone architectural triple twist cuff bangle Hedi Slimane Reference: TGAS/B01800 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Hedi Slimane Model: Triple twist cuff Material: Bras...
SAINT LAURENT Twisted gold double push clasps hard bangle
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT Twisted gold double push clasps hard bangle Reference: TGAS/E00620 Brand: Saint Laurent Material: Metal Color: Gold Pattern: Solid Closure: Push Clasp Extra Details: go...
SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane silver brass architectural triple twist cuff bracelet
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane silver brass architectural triple twist cuff bracelet Reference: TGAS/B01799 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Hedi Slimane Model: Triple twist cuff Material:...
SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane Runway Marrakech Folk ball charm metal hoop earring
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane Runway Marrakech Folk ball charm bohemian metal hoop earring Pair Reference: TGAS/F00493 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Hedi Slimane Model: Marrakech Folk ...
rare SAINT LAURENT Runway Resin Cabochon Cross aged bronze clip earrings Pair
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare SAINT LAURENT Runway Resin Cabochon Cross aged bronze clip earrings Pair Reference: TGAS/F00452 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Model: 666425-Y15VR-9247 Collec...
rare SAINT LAURENT Runway Resin Cabochon Cross aged bronze clip earrings Pair
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare SAINT LAURENT Runway Resin Cabochon Cross aged bronze clip earrings Pair Reference: TGAS/F00451 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Model: 666425-Y15VR-9247 Collec...
SAINT LAURENT green star pink seashell glazed resin gold brass clip earring Pair
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT green star pink seashell glazed resin gold brass clip earring Pair Reference: TGAS/F00505 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Model: 644816 Y1591 Material...
rare SAINT LAURENT 2022 Retro pink purple glazed resin brass clip earring Pair
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare SAINT LAURENT 2022 Retro pink purple glazed resin brass clip earring Pair Reference: TGAS/F00506 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Collection: 2022 - Runway Material: Resin, Brass Color: Pink, Purple Pattern: Solid Closure: Clip On Extra Details: Saint Laurent Natural Form Earrings in Fuschia and Violet Gold...
Yves Saint Laurent x Goossens vintage glass pendant necklace
By Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent x Goossens vintage glass pendant necklace Gold-Tone Metal Glass Bead & Glass Length – 68,5 cm Marks – designer signature Condition – good. Moderate wear and s...
rare SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane Hippie Miyuki ethnic bead elastic cuff bracelet
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane Hippie Miyuki ethnic bead elastic cuff bracelet Reference: TGAS/F00508 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Hedi Slimane Material: Plastic Color: Ivory, Gol...
SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane Runway Marrakech Folk ball charm hoop earrings Pair
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane Runway Marrakech Folk ball charm bohemian metal hoop earring Pair Reference: TGAS/F00492 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Hedi Slimane Model: Marrakech Folk ...
$1,584Sale Price|40% Off
SAINT LAURENT clear crystal spiral fish bone dangling clip on earrings
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT clear crystal spiral fish bone dangling clip on earrings Reference: AAWC/A01222 Brand: Saint Laurent Material: Metal Color: Silver Pattern: Crystals Closure: Clip On Li...
SAINT LAURENT crystal embellished aged silver metal dome clip on earrings Pair
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT crystal embellished aged silver metal dome clip on earrings Pair Reference: TGAS/F00453 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Collection: Similar design on ...
rare SAINT LAURENT 2022 Extra Large Wild Rose flower gold velvet silk pin brooch
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare SAINT LAURENT 2022 Extra Large Wild Rose flower gold crushed velvet silk pin brooch Reference: TGAS/F00666 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Collection: Fall Win...
SAINT LAURENT black white braided tribal ball charms choker necklace
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT black white braided tribal ball charms choker necklace Reference: CNLE/A00473 Brand: Saint Laurent Material: Metal, Fabric Color: Black, White Pattern: Solid Closure: L...
SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane 2015 Runway Psych Rock Bohemian Stone necklace
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane 2015 Runway Psych Rock Bohemian Stone necklace Reference: TGAS/F00489 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Hedi Slimane Collection: Spring Summer 2015 - Runway M...
$220Sale Price|65% Off
rare SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane crystal black twist YSL charm choker necklace
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane crystal black twist YSL charm choker necklace Reference: TGAS/B01707 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Hedi Slimane Material: Metal Color: Black, Silver ...
SAINT LAUERNT 2021 Runway turquoise stone pink daisy enamel clip earrings Pair
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAUERNT 2021 Runway turquoise stone pink daisy enamel clip earrings Pair Reference: TGAS/F00511 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Co...
1980's Yves Saint Laurent Sea Glass Necklace
By Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
You won't find this rare Yves Saint Laurent statement necklace anywhere else. Lean into your bohemian side! Made of a beautiful green sea glass beading, chunky metal chain-link detailing, and a large...
Vintage Gold Plated CARTIER Santos Lighter in Box 1980s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
As a hallmark of elegance and timeless design, Cartier stands at the forefront of luxury craftsmanship, with a legacy that extends beyond jewellery to iconic lighter designs. The dis...
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
$13,897
W 0.38 in L 15.95 in
Necklace, Collier, 18 Karat White Gold, Set with White and Black Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Collier, 18 Karat white gold, set with white and black diamonds. Luxurious women's white gold necklace, set with 568 small white diamonds, Top Wesselton, SI1 1,115 small black diamonds...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 17.8 Gm, Rope Chain, 6.30 mm Necklace, 17 " Long
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 17.8 Gm, Rope Chain, 6.30 mm Necklace, 17 " Long 6.3 MM wide 17 " Inches long Necklace Weight of the Necklace is 17.8 Grams stamped for authenticity S...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
vintage foliate design crystals high tiara 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A vintage foliate tiara. Featuring foliate style swags decorated with tiny crystals. Vintage Condition: Very good without damage or noteworthy wear. Materials: blackened silver meta...
Pomellato Sirene Matte Rose Gold Scale Cuff Bracelet
By Pomellato
Located in New York, NY
18k matte finish rose gold bracelet by Pomellato from Sirene collection, featuring fish scale design. The bracelet will comfortably fit an approx. 7" wrist, medium size. Width at the...
Rose Gold
$4,250
W 0.44 in L 7 in
Konstantino Garnet Filigree Wide Statement Bracelet 925 Silver & 18 Karat Gold
By Konstantino
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The inner circumference of this bracelet measures 6.5 inches and will comfortably fit a 5.75 - 6.25 inch wrist. This gorgeous Konstantino large cuff bracelet, crafted in sterling s...
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver
18k Gold Thimble by Yves Saint Laurent
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
This exceptional piece comes from the Haute Couture House of Saint Laurent. This vintage and in pristine condition thimble is made of 18k gold, as shown in the third photo with the e...
18k Gold
$673Sale Price|25% Off
H 2.25 in W 2.5 in D 1.5 in
Vintage Sculptural Gold Plated Modernist Architectural Cuff Bracelet 80's
Located in North Miami, FL
This dynamic and sculptural cuff bracelet is modernist and architectural all at the same time. It is gold plated and from the 80's. Upside down, it looks like an inverted U. It slips...
Gold Plate
$420Sale Price|20% Off
D 2 in Dm 3 in L 4 in
Vintage 1950's Gold Plated Enamel Abstract Cuff Bracelet, Brown and White
Located in North Miami, FL
White enamel dots overlay the brown enamel in this vintage cuff form bracelet. It is gold plated metal with enamel and presents a graphic quality to it. ...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Tanzanite Knot Rope Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Luxurious and striking S.Georgios design rope necklace with Hercules Knot, Diamonds, and Tanzanite all custom made. The necklace is handknitted from in 18 Karat Yellow Gold in our wo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Colored Sapphires and Diamond Clover Stick-Pin
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian fancy coloured sapphires and diamond four-leaf clover pin, the brooch set with petals of fancy coloured sapphires, estimated to weigh a total of 0.60 carats, each se...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yello...
Rolex Ladies Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone White MOP Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 26mm Custom White MOP Diamond Dial 8+2, Diamond/Emerald Bezel. Two Tone Watch with Jubilee Band 69173. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serv...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
rare SAINT LAURENT 2022 Large Wild Rose flower pink crushed velvet pin brooch
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare SAINT LAURENT 2022 Large Wild Rose flower dusty pink crushed velvet pin brooch Reference: TGAS/F00672 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Collection: Fall Winter 2...
SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane Marrakech Folk ball charm ethnic metal hoop earrings
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane Marrakech Folk ball charm ethnic silver metal hoop earring Pair Reference: TGAS/E00622 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Hedi Slimane Model: Marrakech Folk ea...
rare SAINT LAURENT 2022 Large Wild Rose flower light grey velvet pin brooch
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare SAINT LAURENT 2022 Large Wild Rose flower light grey crushed velvet pin brooch Reference: TGAS/F00669 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Collection: Fall Winter 2...
Saint Laurent Gold Drop Clip-On Statement Earrings, Vintage Design
By Saint Laurent
Located in Krakow, PL
Saint Laurent Gold Drop Clip-On Earrings Condition: Very Good (minor signs of wear including slight scratches and scuffs on metal and decorative elements) Description: Stylish gold-t...
SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane Runway Opium Deco gold double tassel necklace
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane Runway Opium Deco gold double tassel necklace Reference: TGAS/B01804 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Hedi Slimane Model: Opium Deco double tassel necklace C...
rare SAINT LAURENT 2022 Extra Large Wild Rose flower bordeaux velvet pin brooch
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare SAINT LAURENT 2022 Extra Large Wild Rose flower bordeaux red crushed velvet pin brooch Reference: TGAS/F00670 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Collection: Fall ...
SAINT LAURENT 2021 Runway blue orange daisy white stone plate clip earring Pair
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT 2021 Runway blue orange daisy white stone plate clip earring Pair Reference: TGAS/F00522 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Model: 651113Y15E2 9160 Colle...
rare SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane 2015 Runway Surf Sound leather braided necklace
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane 2015 Runway Surf Sound leather braided necklace Reference: TGAS/F00525 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Hedi Slimane Collection: Spring Summer 2016 - Ru...
SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway S Rouge Dore Carnelian Stone gold brass cuff bracelet
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway S Rouge Dore Carnelian Stone gold brass cuff bracelet Reference: TGAS/F00461 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Collection: Spring Summer 202...
SAINT LAURENT Marrakech Folk dangling bells ethnic silver brass hoop earring
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT Marrakech Folk dangling bells ethnic silver brass hoop earring Reference: TGAS/F00454 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Hedi Slimane Model: Marrakech Folk earrings Collect...
SAINT LAURENT silver metal & mint green glass ARTY Ring 6 / 6.5
By Saint Laurent
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Yves Saint Laurent Arty ring is crafted from silver-plated metal and features a signature sculptural design. The ring ...
Saint Laurent Boucles oreilles Clous YSL Golden Metal Cassandre Earrings Studs
By Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
Saint Laurent Cassandre stud earrings with a YSL logo motif in gold-tone metal encrusted with white rhinestones. Width 1 cm x height 2.1 cm. The earrings are delivered without invoic...