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Yves Saint Laurent

French, 1936-2008

French designer Yves Saint Laurent pioneered “cross-design” in fashion, taking inspiration from street trends to modernize haute couture.

Saint Laurent was the first to launch a ready-to-wear label, YSL Rive Gauche Prêt-à-Porter. He was the first couturier to open boutiques for both men and women. Using traditional menswear fabrics and designs for women, Saint Laurent also literally cross-dressed, giving men and women alike chic pant suits, elegant tuxedo jackets and urban safari gear.

By blurring gender-specific design, Saint Laurent empowered individual style while creating a scissor-sharp fashion aesthetic of sensual ease and beauty. Many of his designs are today considered timeless classics. Saint Laurent also consistently used Black models, like Mounia, Iman and Naomi Campbell, and he drew endless inspiration from different ethnicities and cultures, in no small part because of his Algerian roots.

Born to French parents in Oran, Algeria, in 1936, Saint Laurent went to Paris at age 17 to study fashion at the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. Just two years later, in 1955, his remarkable sketches were shown to Christian Dior, then the world’s reigning couturier, who hired him immediately.

Surprisingly soon thereafter, Dior publicly chose Saint Laurent as his successor, which sadly proved prescient when the fashion legend died unexpectedly, in 1957. A mere slip of a youth, the 21-year-old Saint Laurent was nevertheless up to the challenge. He shook the traditional couture clientele to its core with youthful silhouettes and styles like the A-line trapeze dress that hung with seeming effortlessness from the shoulders, the antithesis of the pinched waists and molded skirts that had been all the rage after the deprivations of World War II.

After a mandated spell in the torturous French military, Saint Laurent suffered a nervous breakdown and was dismissed by Dior in 1962. Out of the ashes rose the Age of Yves. With Pierre Bergé, his then-lover who became his lifelong business partner and friend, the designer founded Yves Saint Laurent YSL to encompass prêt-à-porter, or ready-to-wear. In 1966, they opened the first YSL Rive Gauche women’s boutique in Paris, followed soon thereafter by YSL Rive Gauche for men. Saint Laurent had given birth to a global brand.

His revolutionary Mondrian mini dress from 1965 is a core element of his fashion biography. It is a prime example of how Saint Laurent, an avid art lover and collector, looked to painters, from Goya to Picasso, Ingres to Matisse, for inspiration.

With its pure lines and hues, Mondrian’s ground-breaking 1935 color-block painting Composition C transmutes beautifully into a dress that is highly valued by collectors of contemporary fashion and widely copied commercially to this day. The design is the epitome of Saint Laurent’s aesthetic, requiring a meticulous hand-piecing of each color block so that, despite the body’s curves, the visual plane is as flat as a canvas when the garment is worn. Mondrian’s purity met its match in Saint Laurent.

“I am no longer concerned with sensation and innovation, but with the perfection of my style,” Saint Laurent said four years before retiring, in 2002. After a long period of ill health, he died at his home in Paris on June 1, 2008.

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 YSL Gorgeous Vintage Fringed Shawl
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT gorgeous vintage fringed shawl featuring an opulent Oriental inspired design in red, blue, green, saffron, black and gold color...
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20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent

Exceptional Yves Saint Laurent Beaver Fur Coat c. 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
A Yves Saint Laurent beaver fur coat from the 1980s. The coat is in an oversized style and lined with 'YSL' monogram silk. No closure and hangs loosely. Brand new/unworn Fr 4...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Black Wool Size Small 70s Wrap Maxi Skirt YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic, yet classic vintage late 70s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche black wool wrap maxi skirt! Features an interior button with hook-and-eye closure. POCKETS at each side of the waist...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Rive Gauche ' Black Skirt Suit Size 44 YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' black skirt suit! Flattering neckline on jacket, with two dome gold buttons at waist, and at cuffs. Also features interior waist bu...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Dress and Kimono Autumn Winter 1978
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Autumn Winter 1978 France Precious evening ensemble, dress and Kimono jacket by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dating from the 1978 ready-to-wear collection. Straight, minimalist, ...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Black velvet top with trimmings. 34FR size indicated. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 34 cm ...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Feather Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Black suede skirt with ostrich feathers. 38FR size indicated. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Waist: 32 cm -...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

1979 YVES SAINT LAURENT Ikat cardigan sweater
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Multi-colored, Ikat patterned, woven wool cardigan with puff sleeves and peplum hem detail designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to fall of 1979. Rare brown, grey, tan, off-white and...
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Late 20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent Gray Velvet Cropped Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Alford, MA
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche charcoal gray velvet jacket, c. late 1970s-early 1980s, trimmed on all edges in black braid. The collarless jacket is cropped and features narrow sleev...
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Late 20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent & Stefano Pilati 2009 YSL Skirt (Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear)
By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Yves Saint Laurent & Stefano Pilati 2009 YSL Skirt (Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear) Stefano Pilati for YSL Collection: Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear Country of product...
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Early 2000s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent Silk Print Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Alford, MA
Saint Laurent rive gauche blouse crafted of a small, geometric, vertically oriented silk print in predominantly green coloration with dark blue, orange, and ivory contrasts. The blo...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage Chartreuse Yves Saint Laurent Nadja Floral Shoulder Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chartreuse Yves Saint Laurent Nadja Floral Shoulder Bag. Circa 2003. The Nadja Floral Shoulder Bag features a leather body, gold-tone hardware, a single shoulder strap, and a...
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Early 2000s European Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Black and White Wool Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Glasgow, GB
Vintage wool jacket from Yves Saint Laurent Variation. Grey, black and white boucle style wool upper with black faux fur cuffs and trio of smokey tortoise shell buttons. Flap over po...
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2010s European Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Blouse and skirt - Spring Summer 1977 collection
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring Summer 1977 France Blouse and skirt set from the Ballets Russes Collection by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dating from 1977. Red and black outfit with pompom fringes and H...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

Single breasted jacket with heart buttons Yves Saint Laurent Variation FW 1994
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black single breasted jacket with gold heart buttons. Main fabric: wool. Lining: acetate and rayon SIZE 40(Fr) 8 (Us) M
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

Black Saint Laurent Cassandra Medium Chain Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Black Saint Laurent Cassandra Medium Chain Bag. The Cassandra Medium Chain Bag features a leather body, gold-tone hardware, chain-link strap, and a front logo flap closure. 8.5" L, 6...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Black Wool and Gold Lurex Jacket, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Black wool and gold lurex jacket dating from the 1980s. Size and composition label missing, it is suitable for a 38FR. Fall-Winter 1986 collecti...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Set of Jacket, Skirt, Belt and Long-Sleeve Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Haute Couture set composed of a jacket, a skirt, a belt, and a long-sleeve top. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR/36FR. To be mentioned, a few t...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

1980s YSL Yves Saint Laurent Elasticated High Waist Leather belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Elasticated High Waist Leather belt, blue elastic band, silver tone metal buckle with engraved logo, brown leather front bands, Made in France Measurements...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent Paris YSL Leather Coin Case Black
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Saint Laurent Paris YSL Leather Coin Case in Black is a sleek and sophisticated accessory that effortlessly combines luxury and practicality. Crafted with meticulous attention to...
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2010s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent Print Blouse with Tie
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Alford, MA
Saint Laurent rive gauche blouse, c. 1970s, crafted of a diagonal print alternating between solid stripes with those containing small ovals, all in multicolors of rust, orange. purpl...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

F/W 1992 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Gold Metallic Leopard Print Asymmetric Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting the most incredible golden Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dress, designed by Yves Saint Laurent. From the Fall/Winter 1992 collection, this dress debuted on the season’s runway modeled by Beverley Peele, and was also highlighted in the season’s ad campaign captured by Helmut Newton and modeled by Karen Mulder. This truly fabulous single shoulder gowns covered in a cheetah print that glistens with every movement. Effortlessly chic, this rare dress...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Edition Soir Purple Silk Chiffon Sleeveless Gown S
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
You will love the way you look when you slip this gown on. It is a design by Yves Saint Laurent, wonderfully tailored from silk and designed with a square-cut neckline, and a simple ...
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2010s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Edition Soir Silk Thigh High Slit Detail Strapless Gown M
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Made by expert hands into a design that is nothing short of wondrous, this strapless satin gown from Yves Saint Laurent Edition Soir is well-imagined and perfectly executed. It has a...
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2010s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Straw and Black Patent Leather Red Poppy Flower Hat, 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
In the 1970s, Yves Saint Laurent produced a number of hat styles that incorporated natural straw or rattan material with a stark contrasting black patent leather. Saint Laurent frequ...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

YVES SAINT LAURENT Vintage Cork brown patent leather small envelope clutch bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YVES SAINT LAURENT Vintage Cork brown patent leather small envelope clutch bag Reference: CELG/A00408 Brand: Yves Saint Laurent Material: Cork, Leather Color: Brown, Beige Pattern: S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Yves Saint Laurent

2005 Yves Saint Laurent White Skater skirt FR40
By Stefano Pilati, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
Yves Saint Laurent skirt AW 2005 collection by Stefano Pilati, skater shape composed of 2 superimposed ruffles in white cotton canvas trimmed with 2 contrasting velvet ribbons at the...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Moiré cocktail dress . Circa 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Yves Saint Laurent was a designer of the old manner who understood how to cut . His work is about perfection of line. The designer was all about how to work with a beautiful fabric....
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Black Leather Easy Y Boston Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Boston bag is an ergonomic creation that doesn't let you compromise on style. It not only looks timeless but also comes with a sleek and spacious interior to hold your everyday ...
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2010s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Velvet and Wool Suit Haute Couture
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent -(Made in France) Haute Couture velvet and wool suit. Silk lining. No size nor composition label, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good con...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Wool Scarf with Fringed Black Leather
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent -(Made in France) Wool scarf with fringed black leather. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 210 cm Seller Reference: ACC104
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1980s 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

Yves Saint Laurent Dress B/W Pinstripe Silk Blend YSL Rive Gauche 1990s Sz 46
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pinstripe dress, likely made in the 1990s. Made from a wool/silk/rayon blend woven pinstripe fabric, it features button-f...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Silk Foulard
By Yves Saint Laurent, Saint Laurent
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful and rare scarf from Yves Saint Laurent Silk Multicolored (green, blue, black) Red profiles Cm 83 x 86 (32,6 x 33,8 inches) Worldwide express shipping included in the price !
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Yves Saint Laurent

Giacca in pelle oro YSL haute couture
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Viareggio, IT
Iconica giacca YSL in pelle di capretto dorata circa 1985. giacca doppio petto non avvitata ma dritta .Bottoni con vascello in bronzo dorato Fodera in charmeuse di seta nera. Reali...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Long Dark-Green Wool Cape
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Long dark-green wool cape with black trimmings. No size nor composition label, it fits a 36FR/38FR/40FR/42FR. Additional information: Condition...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent YSL 1970s Mini Golden Bucket Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
Yves Saint Laurent bag from the 1970s in gold leather and light brown silk shantung, interior in coordinated canvas closed by its 2 long handles also decorated with leather pompoms. ...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Leather Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Black silk and leather jacket. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR/38FR. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Shoulder w...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Red Leather Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) red leather bag with golden metal elements. To be mentioned, a part of the golden material on the metal is missing. Additional information: Con...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

Black shirt with gold print pattern and bow tie Yves Saint Laurent Variation
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black shirt with gold print pattern and bow tie. Gold button in the middle front and cuffs. FW 1991. No fabric description but could be silk SIZE 38 (Fr) M
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent White Cotton Spiral Pleat Detail Belted Vest M
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Wrap yourself in refined style with the Yves Saint Laurent vest. Crafted from luxurious cotton, this vest features intricate spiral pleat detailing and a belted waist for a flatterin...
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2010s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage F/W 2004 Black St Tropez Ruffled Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
YSL by Tom Ford black St Tropez ruffled bag from the Fall/Winter 2004 Rive Gauche. Features double Horn handle , adjustable strap, ruffled leather body magnetic button closure. YSL b...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent

2002 TOM FORD For YVES SAINT LAURENT tan embroidered runway jacket
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, tan canvas peplum jacket with embroidery designed by Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent exactly as seen on the runway for Spring 2002. Labeled a French size 38 although this ...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage F/W 2004 Chocolate Brown St Tropez Ruffled Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
YSL by Tom Ford brown St Tropez ruffled bag from the Fall/Winter 2004 Rive Gauche. Features brown studs leather handle , adjustable strap, ruffled leather body magnetic button closur...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage F/W 2004 Camel St Tropez Ruffled Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
YSL by Tom Ford camel St Tropez ruffled bag from the Fall/Winter 2004 Rive Gauche. Features double Horn handle , adjustable strap, ruffled leather body magnetic button closure. YSL b...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage F/W 2004 Caramel Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
YSL by Tom Ford Caramel Mombasa from the Spring/Summer 2004 Rive Gauche. Features double horns handle , adjustable strap, leather body, magnetic button closure., inner zip pocket. In...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent

F/W 2002 Runway Silk Black Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall Winter 2002 black blouse, runway look 8. Features deep v-front, sheer pleat design allover, split flared cuffs, piped edges with small split cent...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage S/S 2002 Runway Black Mombasa Safari Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Spring Summer 2002 mombasa silk safari skirt, as seen on the runway. Features invisible side zip closure, sheer underlayer with woven silk overlay and...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Saharan Black Leather Top
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Black leather Saharan-style top. 50 size indicated but it fits better a 42FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Dark Brown Texture Leather Ankle Boots Size 39
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Nail a confident look with these designer ankle boots from Yves Saint Laurent! They're made of textured leather and added with contrasting fur-like trims, platforms, and 14 cm heels....
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2010s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

F/W 2004 Runway Silk Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent silk jacket, runway look 7. Features army shoulder pads with ruching, multi-wear silhouette with a lapel that is able to buttoned up, invisible but...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent

Raro Giubbotto YSL anni 80
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Viareggio, IT
bellissimo giaccone oversize anno 1987 YSL verde in raso abbottonatura doppia e tasche sul davanti, imbottitura a trapunta interna turchese. uscito nelle riviste di Vogue degli anni ...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet Ankle Boots Size 36
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Meticulously designed into a smart silhouette, these boots are on-point with style. They come with comfortable insoles and durable outsoles to last you forever. These boots are just ...
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2010s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Black Leather and Patent Medium Easy Y Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Carry this gorgeous Saint Laurent creation wherever you go for convenience and style. Meticulously crafted from leather, this Easy Y has been styled with a large Y on the exterior an...
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2010s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage S/S 2002 Runway Brown Mombasa Silk Safari Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Spring Summer 2002 mombasa silk safari skirt, as seen on the runway - look 33. Features invisible side zip closure, sheer under layer with woven silk ...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Off White Croc Embossed Patent Leather Large Downtown Tote
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Carry everything you need in style thanks to this Yves Saint Laurent tote. Crafted from the best materials, this is an accessory that promises enduring style and usage.
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2010s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage S/S 2002 Silk Brown Poncho with Fringe
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Spring Summer 2002 poncho from the Safari collection. Features fringe running along the hem and sheer open stitch detailing running in a vertical forma...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent

1980s Saint Laurent Gold Leather Hip-Length Trench Coat w Matching Belt Tie
By Yves Saint Laurent, Saint Laurent
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Saint Laurent Gold Soft and Supple Leather Hip-Length Trench Coat In An Oversized Style w Matching Belt Tie: Large notched collar, banded cuffs, gathered sleeves. No closures ...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent fashion for sale on 1stDibs.

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
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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
    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 ExpertMarch 18, 2024
    Yes, Yves Saint Laurent was an entrepreneur. The revered and groundbreaking French fashion designer founded his eponymous luxury house with his partner, Pierre Bergé, in 1962. In the years prior, beginning in his teens, Saint Laurent had been working for Christian Dior. In 1966, four years after establishing the label, he and Bergé 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 and didn’t retire from designing until 2002. Find vintage Yves Saint Laurent bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 18, 2024
    Yves Saint Laurent was founded in 1962.

    The revered and groundbreaking French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent established his eponymous luxury house with his partner, Pierre Bergé. In the years prior, beginning in his teens, Saint Laurent had been working for Christian Dior. In 1966, four years after establishing the label, he and Bergé 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 and didn’t retire from designing until 2002.

    Find vintage Yves Saint Laurent bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 18, 2024
    Yves Saint Laurent is pronounced “EEV sann law-RAUNNT.” Yves Saint Laurent established his eponymous couture house with Pierre Bergé in 1962. By blurring gender-specific design, Saint Laurent empowered individual style while creating a scissor-sharp fashion aesthetic of sensual ease and beauty. Many of his designs are today considered timeless classics. Find vintage Yves Saint Laurent bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yves Saint Laurent is made with the utmost quality and high-end materials. You can check for authenticity cards, near perfect stitching and a branded label along the inside to confirm the item is authentic. Find a large collection of authentic Yves Saint Laurent from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One of Yves Saint Laurent's most famous and iconic styles is the "Le Smoking,” originally launched as a black suit for women at a time when women didn’t wear pants in public — and were sometimes kicked out of luxury establishments for wearing them. Many incarnations of “Le Smoking” have hit the shelves in the decades since its debut. Shop a large collection of new and vintage Yves Saint Laurent pieces 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
    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
    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
    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.

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