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Yves Saint Laurent

French, 1936-2008

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.

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

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Designer: Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent Black Draped Jersey Pencil Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
Yves Saint Laurent black matte jersey pencil skirt with great twist and drape detailing at front side waist. Soft, comfy, and very versatile! Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose...
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2010s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

NEW Yves Saint Laurent YSL by Tom Ford Spring 2004 Layered Silk Dress 38
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Switzerland, CH
RARE COLLECTOR'S ITEM STUNNING SILK DRESS BY TOM FORD FOR HIS FINAL SUMMER COLLECTION 2004 FOR YVES SAINT LAURENT DETAILS: Beautiful YSL by Tom Ford silk dress From this last su...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent

F/W 2004 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Deep Red Velvet Satin Sash Skirt Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Philadelphia, PA
TheRealList presents: a beautiful deep red Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche velvet skirt suit, designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 2004 collection, this two-piece set is compris...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Straw Hat With Blue & Red Cut Outs, 1970's
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Atlanta, GA
1970's Yves Saint Laurent natural straw hat with two diamond shaped cut outs framed in dark navy blue felt stitched in contrasting red. The diamond shapes are replicated on the insi...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Metallic Red Leather Belle De Jour Flap Clutch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Amman, JO
Yves Saint Laurent Metallic Red Leather Belle De Jour Flap Clutch, with a YSL-stitched flap that leads to a satin interior and one slip pocket. Material: Leather Measurements: Heigh...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage Yves Saint Lauren Rive Gauche Cereal Print Skirt Set, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Yves Saint Lauren Rive Gauche two-piece skirt set. Decorated with metallic effect cereal print in orange and brown hues. Gold tone bu...
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20th Century European Yves Saint Laurent

Pre-Loved Yves Saint Laurent Women's Brown Pointed Toe Leather Calf Boots
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to boots is evident. Light wear to the leather exterior which is scuffed, particularly at the back of the right boot on this used Yves Saint Laurent designer...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Yves Saint Laurent

1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT floral silk halter neck dress with flounce
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very unusual, black floral printed silk dress with halter neck, flounce at bust and matching long sash from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the late 1970's. Halter neck can be tied at b...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rose Print Jacket w/Velvet Trim
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
1990's Yves Saint Laurent oversized rose print jacket with two frontal flap pockets, a cinched waist, oversized textured gold and orange buttons and black velvet trim. Fabric tag 100...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT red floral silk halter neck dress with flounce
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very unusual, red floral printed silk dress with halter neck, flounce at bust and matching long sash from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the late 1970's. Halter neck can be tied at bac...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Size 38 4/6 Navy Blue Brown Tan Vintage 70s Wool Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s YVES SAINT LAURNT Rive Gauche plaid wool skirt ! This YSL skirt has warm hues of navy blue, nude, tan and brown. Gold buttons down the front. Lightweight wool ; fully line...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL 8359 Beige Leather 1980 France Sunglasses
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful and stylish YSL faux beige leather wrapped frame sunglasses. This pair show minor sign of wear due to storage on both lenses and frame. Please study the pictures. A gr...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sage Green Linen Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in London, GB
Perfect for Spring or Summer, this pretty vintage skirt by Yves Saint Laurent ,Rive Gauche line. The linen skirt is in a sage green colour and has a side zip and two front pockets. ...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Belt Leopard Print with Wood Buckle Rare Vintage
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche leopard print belt with wooden buckle, likely made in the late 70s. Made from leopard print fabric with leather backing, the buckle measures 3...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent polka-dot jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - (Made in France) Black and white jacket in cotton. Size 38FR. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 41 cm - Sleeve length: 54 cm - Length:...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

YSL Vintage Abstract Print Multi Colored Shirt With Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage YSL smock style shirt can be worn like a jacket! Yves Saint Laurent made this jacket style shirt in an abstract bold print in shades of golden brown, raspberry pink, tu...
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1970s European Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Sunglasses Large Tortoise Frames Vintage Sunnies
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage Yves Saint Laurent sunglasses with large tortoise frames, likely made in the 80s. Made from a tortoise resin frame with the YSL logo on each side. Very...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche Size 10 Mauve Beige Satin Top Stitch Skirt Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
Archival YVES SANT LAURENT Rive Gauche by Tom Ford suit comes in nude beige silk satin includes a three button jacket with pointed lapel, flap pockets, satin buttons, and zig zag sti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Yves Saint Laurent

1990's YVES SAINT LAURENT silk mousseline bias cut gown with beading
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black, bias-cut, silk mousseline gown with beading on arms and front draped neckline designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the late 1990's. Labeled a French size 36 however there ...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

early 1980's YVES SAINT LAURENT abstract woven silk wrap dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Abstract printed silk wrap dress from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the early 1980's. Colors are jet black, yellow and white. Labeled a French size 38. Approximate measurements: shou...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

1977 YVES SAINT LAURENT tan lace up RUNWAY peasant bustier
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Tan, cotton bustier top with metal grommets designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to 1977 exactly as seen on the runway and in numerous editorials including one of Farrah Fawcett. No...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

1980's YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche cotton floral printed top
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vivid, floral-printed, cotton top from Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche dating to the early 1980's. Labeled a French size 40, which best fits a US S-M or modern FR 38. Approximate meas...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Chocolate Dress, c. 2004
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent chocolate snake print two piece dress ensemble featuring a strapless slip dress underneath and sleeveless outer layer with zip closure. Runwa...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Yves Saint Laurent

1979 YVES SAINT LAURENT black satin kimono jacket with Asian embroidery
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Satin kimono jacket with matelasse Asian phoenix motif designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to 1979 exactly as seen on the runway. Labeled a French 40 however this can fit a variety...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

YVES SAINT LAURENT Size 8 Black Cotton Solid Pencil Below Knee Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
YVES SAINT LAURENT below knee pencil skirt comes in a black cotton featuring side invisible Zip and button closure and Flat Front. Made in France. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Yves Saint Laurent

1980's YVES SAINT LAURENT black lace top
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black, lace tank with cotton trim from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1980's. French size 34. Fits a US size 2. Approximate measurements: bust 32" (small amount of give to lace...
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Late 20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Size 7.5 Beige Fabric Woven Boots
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT boots comes in a beige woven material featuring acetate heel and a lace up closure. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 7.5 M ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent YSL 1997 Safari Short Sleeve Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Yves Saint Laurent YSL 1997 Safari Short Sleeve Jacket Safari is a classic theme in the iconography of Yves Saint Laurent: from the model Verushka von Lendorf, who wore the saharienn...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Knitted Silk Fringe Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
YVES SAINT LAURENT scarf comes in a black knitted silk with a eight inch fringe trim. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Measurements: 6 inches x 48 inches ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Yves Saint Laurent

YVES SAINT LAURENT Pink Navy Equestrian Silk Tie
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
YVES SAINT LAURENT necktie comes in a pink & navy silk with a all over equestrian print. Made in USA. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition.Width: 3.75 inches Sui Generis Refere...
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21st Century and Contemporary Yves Saint Laurent

YVES SAINT LAURENT Red Blue Print Silk Tie
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
YVES SAINT LAURENT necktie comes in a red & blue silk twill with a all over abstract print. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition.Width: 3.5 inches Sui Generis Reference: 118705 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Yves Saint Laurent

YVES SAINT LAURENT Green White Checkered Silk Tie
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
YVES SAINT LAURENT necktie comes in a green & white silk twill with a all over checkered print. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition.Width: 3.25 inches Sui Generis Reference: 11...
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21st Century and Contemporary Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Graphic Cotton Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Early Graphic Cotton Batiste Logo Scarf from the 1970's. 26" square. Late 1970's France.
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

YVES SAINT LAURENT Size 36 Black Wool Peak Lapel Sport Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
YVES SAINT LAURENT sport coat comes in a black wool with a peak lapel, flap pockets, single back vent, and a double button closure. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 46 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Yves Saint Laurent

YVES SAINT LAURENT Size S Black Cotton Camisole Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
YVES SAINT LAURENT top comes in a black cotton featuring a front silk panel and small bow details. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: S Measurements: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Yves Saint Laurent

YVES SAINT LAURENT Pink Metal Tinted Frames
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
YVES SAINT LAURENT frames comes in a pink metal featuring tinted lenses. Includes case. Made in Italy. Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: YSL 2080/S Measurements: Len...
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21st Century and Contemporary Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Size 7.5 Gold Leather Open back Sandals
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT heels comes in a gold metallic leather featuring a pointed toe, open back style, and a stacked heel. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Yves Saint Laurent

1980's YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche khaki green cotton top with puffed sleeves
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Khaki-green, cotton shirt with puffed sleeves and scoop neckline designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the early 1980's. Labeled a French size 40 better fits a 38. Approximate mea...
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Late 20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent

1980 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche geometric printed RUNWAY top with flounce
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Turquoise, geometric printed, cotton blouse designed by Yves Saint Laurent exactly as seen on the spring 1980 runway. Labeled a French size 38. Approximate measurements: bust 37" and...
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Late 20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent

Grey "caviar" wool afternoon dress Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior 1958
By Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey "caviar" wool afternoon dress buttoned in the middle front and bow in the same fabric. First Collection of Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior. No brand tag. Silk "gazar" lini...
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1950s French Yves Saint Laurent

YVES SAINT LAURENT Size L Black Silk See Through Tank Casual Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
YVES SAINT LAURENT tank top black silk fabric featuring a see through style at back. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: L Measurements: Bust: 38 inche...
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21st Century and Contemporary Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Corset Belt (Circa 1970s)
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Corset belt by Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Circa 1970's Made in France Brown Lace-up front Tie closure Peplum silhouette Excellent vintage condition; zero signs of wear. Size/...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

1990's YVES SAINT LAURENT black denim strapless dress with shell buttons
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Strapless, black denim dress with oversized shell buttons and horizontal pockets at hips from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the late 1980's, early 1990's. No size is indicated however...
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Late 20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent

1977 YVES SAINT LAURENT silk Batik printed quilted RUNWAY jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare and striking, Batik printed, silk quilted peasant jacket with 7 button closure and black trim from Yves Saint Laurent dating to 1977. There is no size label however it best...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Neutral Beige Jersey Dress w Bishop Sleeves
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Portland, OR
This is a classic example of a late 1970's Yves Saint Laurent smock dress, in a neutral light beige jersey fabric and featuring bishop-style sleeves. The dress bears the YSL signatur...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Neutral Beige Pants & Jacket 2pc Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage Yves Saint Laurent neutral pantsuit from the late 1970s or early 1980s exemplifies YSL's enduring commitment to theme elements in his designs. A reinterpretation of the ...
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20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent

Blue cotton dress with red buttons Yves Saint Laurent Variation
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue cotton dress with red decoratives buttons. Red top-stitching. ZIP IN THE MIDDLE BACK. NEW WITH TAG. No lining. SIZE: 38 ( fR) 8 (uS)
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

YSL Mini Mombasa Handbag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Chic Mini Mombasa suede top handle bag in blush pink. Hobo silhouette crafted from panels of triangular suede leather, completed with a unique metal and wood horn-shaped handle detai...
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Early 2000s Yves Saint Laurent

Black and kaki check pattern wool skirt-suit Yves Saint Laurent Variation
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and kaki check pattern wool skirt-suit. Shoulder-pad. Black rayon lining. Velvet collar and cuff. SIZE 38 (Fr) 8 (Us)
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

Black trench coat Yves Saint Laurent
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black trench coat . Fabric composition ( trench-coat and lining) 100% polyester Black thread YSL brand embroideries inside. ( see picture) Branded ...
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2010s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

1968 YVES SAINT LAURENT "Saharienne" safari tunic
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, tan lace up safari tunic from Yves Saint Laurent, circa 1968. No size is indicated. Best fits a US 2-4. Approximate measurements: shoulder 16.", bust 33-36" (33" with n...
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Late 20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent 1990(YSL) Rive Gauche Floral Peplum Jacket / skirt suit
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) Rive Gauche Floral Peplum Jacket / skirt suit, 1990 Yves Saint Laurent for YSL Collection: 1994 Spring Summer Country of production: France Marked Size: 36 F...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent S/S 1989 Vintage Colorful Pink Floral Silk YSL Runway Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
This pretty vintage YSL silk dress is in a vibrant floral "crayon" print in gorgeous shades of orange red, pink and purple. Yves Saint Laurent w...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent Tan Beige Leather Lock Baby Bowler Satchel Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
SAINT LAURENT 'Lock Baby' in tan beige leather. The bag features gold metal hardware, double rounded handles and adjustable and removable shoulder strap. Upper zipper closure. Padloc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Yves Saint Laurent

Blue raw silk dress with pockets Yves Saint Laurent Variation
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue raw silk dress with pockets. Invisible zip in the middle back. Mother-of-shell branded buttons ( on the bust pockets) Silk lining. SIZE 42 (Fr) 12 (US)
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

A Satin Blouse and Velvet Skirt Set by Yves Saint Laurent Couture Circa 2000
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 2000 France Iconic Russian blouse in purple satin and its skirt in cardinal silk velvet by Yves Saint Laurent Couture dating from the 2000s. Loose blouse with puffed sleeves ...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent

1980s YSL Yves Saint Laurent Vintage White Cotton Cropped Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage 1980's Yves Saint Laurent cropped jacket is in a luxe white cotton that is perfect for Summer! This jacket has shoulder pads for structure, and a perfectly boxy cropped...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Red Patent Leather Downtown Tote Shoulder Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Yves Saint Laurent 'Downtown' tote bag, made of red patent leather. It features belt detailing, a top zip closure and 1 front pocket with zip detailing. Brown fabric interi...
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Early 2000s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

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Find an extraordinary range of authentic Yves Saint Laurent fashion available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of red, purple, blue and other tones. Most of the items here were designed during the 20th Century, but you can find examples that were created as recently as the 21st Century and Contemporary. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Christian Dior, and Jean Patou appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Yves Saint Laurent fashion from top boutiques around the world. Yves Saint Laurent fashion prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $171,065, while the average work can sell for $795.
Questions About Yves Saint Laurent
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    Fashion designer Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint Laurent was born in Oran, Algeria on August 1, 1936. The family home was located at 11 Rue Stora in the Plateau Saint Michel neighborhood. Yves and his parents lived on the ground floor and his uncle’s family lived above them. The city of Oran is a port city in northwest Algeria. Shop a collection of vintage and new Saint Laurent bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    Yves Saint Laurent is pronounced “EEV sann law-raunt.” Yves Saint Laurent is a French luxury fashion house founded by designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner, Pierre Bergé. Shop a wide range of Yves Saint Laurent pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The Yves Saint Laurent logo is ‘YSL’, a monogram of the founder’s name. The ‘S’ sits in the middle, linking the ‘Y’ and the ‘L’. You can find vintage and contemporary Yves Saint Laurent bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    The original Yves Saint Laurent logo is an interlocking monogram designed by graphic designer Adolphe Jean Marie Mouron, who goes by the name Cassandre. In 2012 the brand changed its name, dropping the Yves and also changing the logo. Today’s Saint Laurent logo is a bold Neue Helvetica font “Saint Laurent” with the word “Paris” written beneath in a serif-style font. All letters are in uppercase. You’ll find a variety of Saint Laurent products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Yves Saint Laurent is the name of the French fashion designer who founded the luxury fashion house in 1962. Today, his fashions remain beloved by collectors all around the world. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Yves Saint Laurent garments from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    Yves Saint Laurent was a well-known fashion designer with a brand that was recognized for a dedication to quality and elegance. He is probably best known for popularizing the idea of women wearing trousers for all occasions, bringing androgenous dressing to the forefront. He was also well-known for his flowy fashions that were less structured than his contemporaries. You’ll find a variety of Saint Laurent products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    In Yves Saint Laurent’s childhood, he had a fascination with making intricate paper dolls, which later turned into making dress designs for his mother and sisters. As a teenager, his mother took him to meet with the editor of French Vogue, who was impressed by the young Saint Laurent’s designs. Shop a collection of vintage and new Yves Saint Laurent designs from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    In his earliest years, Yves Saint Laurent was inspired by illustrations from fashion magazines and Christian Bérard. As he officially began to pursue a career in fashion, he was introduced to Christian Dior and definitely gained inspiration from this fashion giant. Throughout his career he was inspired by art and famed artists, the street styles he saw around him, Russian culture and design and the way his mother dressed when he was a child. You’ll find a variety of Saint Laurent products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Yves Saint Laurent is pronounced “EVE san-law-ROHN.” The young prodigy, Yves Henri Donat Mathieu Saint Laurent, was born in France in 1936 and founded one of the most iconic fashion houses worldwide. Shop a collection of authentic Yves Saint Laurent pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    Designer Anthony Vaccarello is Yves Saint Laurent’s creative director and was appointed to the position in April 2016. You can find vintage and contemporary Yves Saint Laurent bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    Yves Saint Laurent was the original designer for the eponymous label. Today the brand is led by creative director Anthony Vaccarello, who stepped into the position in April of 2016. In between creative directors included Alber Elbaz, Tom Ford, Stefano Pilati and Hedi Slimane. Shop a collection of vintage and new Saint Laurent bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    Yves Saint Laurent is known for his approach to elegance and comfort in women’s wear. He is also widely credited for creating the “Le Smoking” tuxedo suit. The Le Smoking tuxedo suit was the first of its kind, a tuxedo suit designed for women. Find a large collection of authentic Yves Saint Laurent from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Yves Saint Laurent’s style has been described as ‘gender-blurring’, with inspiration taken from the streets to help modernize haute-couture. You can find vintage and contemporary Yves Saint Laurent bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Since its inception in the early 1960s, the Yves Saint Laurent style has changed and grown with the times. The overarching mood of Saint Laurent styles is gender-blurring and openly embraces the idea of women wearing trousers and other garments that were more associated with past menswear. No matter the garment, the look is always high-end and luxe. You’ll find a large collection of Saint Laurent from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Yves Saint Laurent was a French fashion designer who founded the luxury fashion house with his partner, Pierre Bergé, in 1962. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary Yves Saint Laurent from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yves Saint Laurent was founded in 1961 by designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner, Pierre Bergé. The influential fashion designer popularized trousers for women, and he designed the famous 1965 Mondrian collection, featuring that artist’s work in his design. On 1stDibs, you'll find authentic, vintage and modern Yves Saint Laurent clothing and accessories.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Founded in 1961, the Yves Saint Laurent brand was created by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Berge. The company specialized in women’s and men’s ready-to-wear clothing, shoes, jewelry and other accessories including fragrances. Today the brand has dropped the Yves from its name and simply goes by Saint Laurent. Shop a collection of vintage and new Saint Laurent bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The luxury brand Yves Saint Laurent is owned today by Kering. The brand name has dropped Yves and is currently known as Saint Laurent. This French brand began in 1962 and was bought by Gucci in 1999, which was owned by PPR. Later PPR changed names to be called Kering, and still owns the Saint Laurent brand. Find vintage and contemporary Saint Laurent bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between Yves Saint Laurent and Saint Laurent has to do with its branding. While the house of Yves Saint Laurent is still called by that name, Hedi Slimane’s ready-to-wear collection goes by Saint Laurent — but the logo for this collection specifies Saint Laurent Paris. On 1stDibs, you'll find authentic Saint Laurent pieces from trusted sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The fashion house Yves Saint Laurent was founded in 1962 by Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent and Pierre Bergé in Paris, France. Their mission was to make prêt-à-porter, or ready-to-wear fashion, a reputable trend. In 1966, they opened the first YSL Rive Gauche women’s boutique in Paris, followed soon after by YSL Rive Gauche for men. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of iconic vintage and contemporary Saint Laurent clothing and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An authentic Yves Saint Laurent scarf should look hand-rolled and hand-stitched. The material should be rolled in towards the logo, and then hand stitched so that the material comes from the back to the front. The pattern should also be completely symmetrical. You’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Saint Laurent clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few tell-tale signs you can look for to determine whether your YSL bag is real or fake. Authentic Saint Laurent bags have a serial number tag. Authentic bags will have the tag sewn into the lining around the edges. The serial number is 12 digits separated by a dot. Newer versions of YSL bags will have a serial number that is three letters, followed by 10 digits and they’re separated by a dot. In addition, make sure to thoroughly examine the bag for flaws and imperfections. A true Yves Saint Laurent bag will be flawless. Shop a collection of authentic Saint Laurent purses from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Yves Saint Laurent is a luxury brand. Founded in 1962 by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner, Pierre Bergé, the brand is regarded as one of the foremost fashion brands in the 20th century. Shop a large collection of authentic Yves Saint Laurent from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Belgian-born designer Anthony Vaccarello is the creative director at Yves Saint Laurent and is in charge of the fashion house’s womenswear and menswear lines. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Saint Laurent menswear from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yves Saint Laurent is pronounced “EEV-SAAN law-RAANT.” It’s a French name, from the famous designer of the 20th century Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent. He founded the luxury fashion house that bears his name in 1962. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Yves Saint Laurent clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques.

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