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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
New Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Cat Eye 6571 YSL 1980 France Sunglasses
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful and stylish vintage Yves Saint Laurent cat eyed style sunglasses. Spotless pair of medium grey lenses. New! never worn or displayed. Flawless pair!!! This pair could s...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Cardigan Colorful Knit Feather Trim 90s YSL Rive Gauche Sz 38
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Impossible to find vintage 90s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche multicolor knit cardigan jacket with Marabou feather collar, size 38. As seen on the runway. Made from alpaca wool ble...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

S/S 1990 Yves Saint Laurent Blue Black Velvet Cropped Bolero Jacket Skirt Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Philadelphia, PA
TheRealList presents: a black Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche skirt set, designed by Yves Saint Laurent. From the Spring/Summer 1990 collection, this two-piece set consists go a wrap-...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

An Yves Saint Laurent Couture Fashion show Dress in Printed Taffeta - 1972
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring Summer 1972 France  Beautiful Chemise dress by Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture from the Spring Summer 1972 fashion show. Fluid silk crepe taffeta with a plaid print, whose chromatic range is the Master's signature (colour of the Rive Gauche logo). The cut magnifies a classic chic and relaxed style with this straight cut, sleeves with small puffs and skirt with flat pleats from the hips. Thin...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

S/S 1986 Yves Saint Laurent Vintage YSL Botanical Blouse & Skirt 2 Pc Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
This is a gorgeous floral and butterfly print two piece day dress from the Yves Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 1986 collection. The matching top and skirt set look like a dress when wor...
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1980s European Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Purple Plaid Pant Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Waterford, MI
Purple plaid suit. Front button closures. Front pockets. Shoulder pads. Pleated trousers. Front zipper on trousers. Lined. Wool. Made in France. *Condition: excellent vintage condit...
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1970s Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Linen Pant Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Blush Starched Linen Pant Suit Jacket Shoulders 18 Bust 22 in Waist 40 in Hips 24 in Sleeves 23 in Length 29 in Marked Size ...
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1990s Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Navy Blue Green and Pink Floral Print Silk Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
This wonderful vintage Yves Saint Laurent 1980's silk dress is in a navy blue, green, red, pink and white floral print.This dress has a slight off-the-shoulder style with a thick ban...
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1980s European Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Rive Gauche 80s 90s Striped Linen Jacket Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A stunning vintage womens jacket from the late 80s / early 90s by Yves Saint Laurent. Made in France from a black linen with a grey vertical p...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful vintage YSL silk scarf! The pattern of this scarf is soo reminiscent of the 80's, featuring an emerald green border alongside black...
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1980s Yves Saint Laurent

YVES SAINT LAURENT Fourrures YSL Grey Blue Dyed Saga Mink Fur Coat, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Munich, DE
This show-stopping Yves Saint Laurent fur comes direct from a very fashionable German client and therefore has not been on the market prior to this. The stunning 1980s design is in ...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

1980s Yves Saint Laurent - Rive Gauche Red Iridescent Pouf Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Francisco, CA
1980s Yves Saint Laurent - Rive Gauche red iridescent sharkskin silk and acetate bubble dress with voluminous skirt and large bow at front. Scoop Ballet-style neckline and fitted lon...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Brown and Beige Textured Vinyl Canvas Tote Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT brown textured leather tote bag with beige leather trim. The bag features gold metal triangle tab on the front. Upper magnetic closure on top. Double top h...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

YVES SAINT LAURENT Foulards A/W 1983 YSL Striped & Floral Wool Silk Scarf / Wrap
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: YVES SAINT LAURENT Foulards A/W 1983 YSL Striped & Floral Wool Silk Scarf / Wrap Circa: Autumn / Winter 1983 Label(s): Yve...
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1980s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

S/S 2001 Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Runway Bandage Black Wrap Strap Top Belt S
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2001 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway CONDITION: New without tags FABRIC: Silk-Nylon-Spandex COUNTRY MADE: Italy SIZE: S MEASUREMENTS; provided as a courtesy only-...
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Early 2000s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Navy Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Navy cashmere turtleneck sweater by Yves Saint Laurent. Long sleeves. 28" bust, 14" shoulder width, 25" length. Condition: Pre-owned. Very good. Some pilling throug...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Rose Logo Long Sleeve T-Shirt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Rose long sleeve T-shirt by Yves Saint Laurent. Crew neck. Flocked logo at front bodice. 38" bust, 15" shoulder width, 25" length. Condition: Pre-owned. Very good. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Giraffe Print Canvas Tote Shoulder Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent tote bag crafted in giraffe print canvas with tan leather trim. Magnetic button closure. YSL logo patch tab on the front. Beige monogram fabric lining. 2 s...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

S/S 2001 Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Runway Bandage Black Wrap Strap Top Belt M
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2001 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway CONDITION: New with FABRIC: Silk-Nylon-Spandex COUNTRY MADE: Italy SIZE: M MEASUREMENTS; provided as a courtesy only- not a g...
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Early 2000s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Beige Leather Messenger Crossbody Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT beige leather crossbody bag. Flap with magnetic button closure on the front. 1 side zip pocket and 1 side open pocket inside. Brown fabric lining . 'Yves S...
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20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage 1990s YSL Rive Gauche Structured Blazer in Gold Metallic Jacquard
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in TARRAGONA, ES
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche structured blazer/lightweight jacket made of a delightfully decorative bronze-toned brocade fabric combining metallic and pile textures. Condition 9/1...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

1986 YVES SAINT LAURENT pony fur RUNWAY belt with grey leather trim
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Grey, pony fur belt with grey leather trim from Yves Saint Laurent dating to fall of 1986 as seen on the runway. Labeled a size Medium. Fits a size 4 to 6 (27"-29"). Belt measures ap...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent Small Kate Chevron Suede & Leather Shoulder Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Leather and suede chevron patterning give this signature shoulder bag a luxe textural nuance. Iconic chain link shoulder strap Logo embellishment at front Magnetic snap flap closure ...
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2010s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Black Satin Clutch Bag with Embellished Bow
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
Yves Saint Laurent vintage clutch bag, crafted in black satin. It features a flap with magnetic button closure on the front. Beautiful bow embellished with a crystal on the front. Re...
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20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent

Purple suede high heels mocassin Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple suede high heels mocassin with pompom. Height of the heel = 11 cm Shoe size : 37 (It)
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Early 2000s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent Small Kate Chevron Suede & Leather Shoulder Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Leather and suede chevron patterning give this signature shoulder bag a luxe textural nuance. Iconic chain link shoulder strap Logo embellishment at front Magnetic snap flap closure ...
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2010s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

A Black Leather Saharienne bag by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Circa 1980
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France Iconic black leather Saharienne bag signed Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche and dating from the 1980s. Besace shape with large flap with eyelets and crossed laces, t...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

YVES SAINT LAURENT Size S Charcoal Wool Hook Eye Closure Frayed Hem Cardigan
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
YVES SAINT LAURENT cardigan comes in a charcoal knitted wool featuring a frayed hem, high collar, strap details, and a hook & eye closure. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Gold Bronze Sequin Mombasa Bag YSL
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
From the Tom Ford era at YSL, the Mombasa was the coveted iconic it bag of the early 2000s. Advertised as the must-have spring accessory in the New York Times, the Mombasa sold out ...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent

Ysl New Magenta Calfskin Shoulder Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
YSL new shoulder bag in magenta calfskin leather and silver tone hardware. Shoulder drop 18”/22", adjustable to make cross body. Interior pocket, front buckle, booklet and original d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Yves Saint Laurent

YSL Saint Laurent Medium Kate Leather Chain Shoulder Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
An iconic insignia nods to the Parisian fashion house's heritage on this chic shoulder bag designed in perfect proportions. Retail $2,400. Designer: YSL Saint Laurent Material: 100%...
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2010s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Pale Wheat Yellow Wool / Silk Jacket 38 / 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Miami, FL
Yves Saint Laurent supple light weight Safari influenced jacket. Softest butter wheat yellow with nude creates this fabulous on button single breast jacket. Front patch pockets have ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Black Fabric Velvet Evening Bag Handbag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
Yves Saint Laurent vintage handbag, crafted in black fabric with black velvet handle and frame. It features a clasp closure on top. Black satin lining. 2 side open pockets. 'YVES SAI...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Yves Saint Laurent

F/W 2004 Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Runway MET Chinoiserie Dragon Gown Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: F/W 2004 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway- was also included the Met's China Through the Looking Glass exhibit CONDITION: Good- inner dress has imperfections- please s...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent vintage ruffle one shoulder LBD sz 38
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Yves Saint Laurent vintage ruffle one shoulder Little Black Dress This charming dress has flounces of ruffles at the hem and bustline and bows at the hip and shoulder. It is marked s...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

1970s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Green Wool Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent YSL green wool dress featuring a navy braided finishing at armholes, neck & cuffs, shoulder navy buttons, sides pockets and sides slits. Circa 1970s Composition: 1...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

Grey bustier dress in cotton jersey Yves Saint Laurent SS 2008
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey bustier dress in cotton jersey. Boned. Zip middle back and hook&eye. No lining but piping. Waist band. SS 2008 SIZE 36(Fr) 6 (Us) S
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent

Anthracite drape jersey dress with bow in the middle front Yves Saint Laurent
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Anthracite drape jersey dress with bow in the middle front. Double lays of the same fabric on the bust and top part of the back. Fabric composition: 100% rayon. SIZE 42 (It) 38 (Fr) M
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Yves Saint Laurent

1982s YSL Yves Saint Laurent Printed Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
1980s Yves Saint Laurent YSL multico printed jacket featuring a geometric yellow, blue & red geometric pattern in a heavy wool fabric, fancy pleats at sleeves, deep "V" neck, two off...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent Shearling Lambskin Quilted Loulou Shoulder Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
From the 2021 Collection by Anthony Vaccarello. This shoulder bag is crafted of quilted shearling in Pink. The bag has silver chain-link shoulder straps with leather shoulder pads. T...
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2010s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Blue Silk Knit Layered Sleeveless Maxi Dress S
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designed by Yves Saint Laurent, this mesmerizing maxi dress will elevate your style in no time. It is brilliantly tailored using blue silk with layers enhancing its beauty. It embrac...
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2010s French Yves Saint Laurent

1970s Spring Collection Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Cotton Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Rare, Yves Saint Laurent YSL black jacket featuring a Mao collar, rounded buttons, a bottom basque and long sleeves with buttons at cuffs. Circa 1970s Spring/Summer Composition: 10...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent pink 2002 Silk Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Vintage pink silk blouse by Yves Saint Laurent. Circa 2002. Mock neck. Smocked detailing throughout. Long sleeves. Hook-and-eye closures at center front. 30" bust, 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Brown/Tan Coated Canvas And Leather Vintage Shoulder Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Rendered in coated canvas and leather, the Yves Saint Laurent bag features the YSL logo detail on the front for a signature touch. It opens to a well-sized interior for housing your ...
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2010s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage dark grey wool straight 90s skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Yves Saint Laurent dark grey wool straight 90s skirt with leather detail on the waist. High waist and two frontal and back slits. Side zip closure. Size: 42 FR Flat measurements He...
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1990s Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Saharienne Safari Two Piece Skirt Suit Set Pink Pockets 1990s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent saharienne safari inspired two-piece set in baby pink with wooden buttons and big, workwear pockets. The iconic “Saharienne” style was introduced by Yves S...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Purple Leather and Canvas Cabas Muse Two Tote
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Yves Saint Laurent Muse Two bag is perfect for everyday use. It has an exterior meticulously crafted from purple leather. This bag has top handles and a gold-tone front lock. Th...
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2010s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

YVES SAINT LAURENT Size 6 Purple Shearling Patent Leather Reversible Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
YVES SAINT LAURENT jacket comes in a purple shearling featuring a reversible leather design, patent leather trim, belted, and a buttoned closure. New with tags. Marked: F 38 Meas...
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20th Century Yves Saint Laurent

Pre-Loved Yves Saint Laurent Women's Grey Suede Platform Round Toe Heels
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to heels is evident. Minimal wear to the suede exterior and both heel tips are a little loose There is also visible wear to the outsole on this u...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Yves Saint Laurent

Pre-Loved Yves Saint Laurent Women's YSL6319 Leopard Cat Eye Sunglasses
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to sunglasses is evident on this used Yves Saint Laurent designer resale item. This item comes with original case which shows signs of...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Black Lace Sequin Dress YSL AW 1987
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, DE
Yves Saint Laurent black lace sequin dress from AW 1987. The dress has beautiful cut and the pattern in the lace is detailed with curving rows of ...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

An Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Ballets Russes Collection Coat Circa 1976 - 1978
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1976 – 1978 France Saint Laurent Rive Gauche coat from the 1976 Ballets Russes collection by the famous couturier in his most creative period. Beautiful brown brushed mohair w...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Olive & Brown Fur-Lined Quilted Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Vintage olive and brown rabbit fur-lined long quilted coat by Yves Saint Laurent. Stand collar. Dual hip pockets. Toggle button closure at center front. 40" bust, 18...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Yves Saint Laurent

1981 YVES SAINT LAURENT fuchsia marabou feather RUNWAY chubby jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Fuchsia, marabou-feather chubby jacket with 3/4 sleeves designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to fall of 1981 as seen on the runway. This piece is also part of the Met Museum costume...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Burgundy Red Fringe Wool Knit Sweater
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
This is a great vintage 1970's YSL burgundy red wool knit sweater with a fringe trimmed yoke and fringe at the cuffs. There is a tie at the neck and th...
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1970s European Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Brown Silk & Wool Button Front Blazer 4XL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Enhance your formal wear collection with this stunning blazer from the House of Yves Saint Laurent. Designed luxuriously using Vintage brown silk and wool fabric, this blazer exhibit...
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2010s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Beige Canvas Greek Messenger Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent crossbody bag crafted in beige canvas with tan leather trim. 1 rear open pocket. Flap with button closur...
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20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Grey Black Textured Vinyl Canvas Crossbody Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT grey textured leather crossbody bag with black leather trim. Flap with magnetic button closure on the front. 2 open pockets under the flap. Black lining 1 ...
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20th Century French 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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    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 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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    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.
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    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.
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    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
    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
    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
    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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