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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
1960's SAINT LAURENT tan A-line cotton gaberdine trench coat
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic, tan cotton trench coat with A-line shape designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1960's. This Saint Laurent trench coat is made from cotton gaberdine with an easy A-l...
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1960s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Black Studded Convertible Shoulder Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent shoulder bag in black leather. It features quilted design and silver metal studs embellishment with diamond pattern. Flap with magnetic button closure. 1 o...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

White cotton jacquard jacket with leaves pattern Yves Saint Laurent Variation
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton jacquard jacket with leaves pattern. The fabric composition tag has been cut but the main fabric is for sure cotton and the lining is probably rayon. Shoulder-pad. On...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" Fall Winter 1977 Brown Silk Crepe Floral Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Incredible and rare vintage Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" fall winter 1977 runway high collar ruffled blouse en maxi boho skirt set made in the richest chocolate brown silk crepe ...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Runway 1991 Leon Bakst Print Wrap Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche vintage runway wrap dress featuring an opulent LEON BAKST "Ballets Russes" inspired multicolored print. Spring/Summer 1991 Ready-to-Wear collection, a...
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20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent

F/W 1995 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Deep Blue Velvet Plunging Bow Mini Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite dress is a timeless piece from Yves Saint Laurent's Fall/Winter 1995 collection. Crafted with luxurious deep blue velvet, the dress was originally showcased on the run...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage 1991 Leon Bakst Print Harem Pants
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche vintage harem pants featuring an opulent LEON BAKST Ballets Russes inspired multicolored print. Spring/Summer 1991 ...
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20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Tailor
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - (Made in France) Set consisting of a pink lamé jacket and skirt, and a pink silk chiffon blouse. Size and composition labels are missing; it fits a size 36FR. C...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche black asymmetric shirred flute skirt FR38 M
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche black asymmetric shirred flute skirt FR38 M Reference: NKLL/A00044 Brand: Yves Saint Laurent Collection: Rive Gauche Material: Cotton Color: Black Patt...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Yves Saint Laurent

New Tom Ford's Final Collection for Yves Saint Laurent 2004 YSL Heels Sz 37.5
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Ashburn, VA
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford's Final Collection for Yves Saint Laurent The Countess of Albemarle wore these in Beige to Tom Ford's Book Signing Size: 37...
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Early 2000s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

YVES SAINT LAURENT black wool High Waisted Knee Length Skirt XS
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Yves Saint Laurent high waisted knee-length flared skirt in black wool (100%). Closes with a zipper on the back. Lined (missing content ). Has been worn and is in excellent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Yves Saint Laurent

Iconic Tom Ford Yves Saint Laurent 2004 Silk Pagoda Jacket YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, BE
So Iconic. The famous Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche FW 2004 Collection. The Pagoda Jacket made of 100% pure Silk. Tom Ford's final show for Yves Saint Laurent, his exquisite YSL Riv...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche YSL Logo Black Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
Yves Saint Laurent Black canvas and leather shoulder bag. the bag features a jacuqrd YSL logo on the flap, flat strap, top flap with magnetic closure and 1 side zip pocket inside. 'Y...
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2010s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2002 Lace Up Peasant Top Blouse Fr. size 40
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Iconic Lace Up Top Blouse F/W 2002 Collection French size 40 Light Weight Black Cotton/Silk Blouse Oversize Balloon Sleeve with Bow and Open Side Extra Long Tie...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Size 42 / 10 Black and Red Silk YSL Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche black and red silk dress! Classic YSL silhouette that really flatters the body. Buttons up the front with interior hook-and-eye closures a...
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Late 20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Iconic Black Velvet Safari Shirt US Size 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT VARIATION vintage iconic black velvet SAFARI shirt. This shirt features : - Lace-up front construction with metal eyelets and black satin rope. - 2 front pockets....
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20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent

YSL New Camouflage Wallet With Chain Strap
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
YSL new men's camouflage velcro wallet. Detachable chain measures 16 inches . Comes with original dustcover and box.
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21st Century and Contemporary Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black and White Checked Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent YSL black & white wool checked jacket featuring a black collar, front button fastening, notched lapels, shoulder pads, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, black retu...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

F/W 2001 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Maxi Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Yves Saint Laurent black maxi skirt from the Fall/Winter 2001 Mexican collection by Tom Ford. Many layers of black silk chiffon with gathering and ...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent

YVES SAINT LAURENT c.1980's Rive Gauche Dark Gray Beaded Silk Cashmere Knit YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Thiensville, WI
YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche Dark Gray Bead Embellished Silk Cashmere Button Front Cardigan Sweater Circa: 1980’s Label(s): Yves Saint Laurent / Rive Gauche Style: Cardigan Colo...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Burgundy grained leather bag with chain shoulder strap Yves Saint Laurent
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Burgundy grained leather bag with chain shoulder strap and top-stitching. Detachable chain. 2 compartment + one pocket with zip and card holder. Snap closure under the flap. Black le...
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2010s European Yves Saint Laurent

Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2001 Black Leather Long Military Style Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
A Fabulous Creation from Tom Ford Era!!! Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Leather Long Coat Fr. Size - 40 F/W 2001 Runway Collection 100% Leather, Military Style, Hook and Eye Closure...
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Early 2000s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Stripe Green Logo Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Stripe Green Logo Silk Scarf, bright green, navy blue, oblique striped print, Made in France, satin, silk  Conditio...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

1977 YVES SAINT LAURENT blue corduroy peasant RUNWAY jacket with red trim
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Blue, corduroy peasant jacket with deep red rope trim, tie closure and tassels designed by Yves Saint Laurent as seen on the spring 1977 runway. French size 40 however it best fits a...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

Beige linen and cotton safari's dress Yves Saint Laurent Variation
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige linen and cotton safari's dress with pockets and belt. Branded buttons, no lining. Belt-loop. SIZE L
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Strapless Chiffon with Velvet "Bow" Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully elegant and classic evening dress in the true Yves Saint Laurent style is fully lined with silk. The interior has a built-in bodice-bra panel with its own double hoo...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Red Rhinestone Cat eye Sunglasses c1980
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Red Rhinestone Cat eye Sunglasses c1980 in excellent condition. measurements: 5.75" x 2.125" x 5" arm length
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1980s Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Padded Chinese Satin Coat Ensemble
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Chinese Padded Satin Coat Ensemble with quilted ruby satin lining. It has a flared tent shape with strong shoulder line, Haute Couture i...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Purple Floral Silk Day Dress 1970's
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Yves Saint Laurent purple floral print day dress with short sleeves, button closures down center front, frontal patch pockets, a self belt and a drop pleated skirt. 100% silk,...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Heart Silk Cord Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage black passementerie cord belt featuring a gold and silver toned heart with crystal embellishement. One size fits all. Adjustable ...
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20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent YSL White Linen Poet Blouse with Open Front and Lace Trim
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent white poet blouse with exaggerated undulating ruffles at sides of center front opening which fastens via two extra long ti...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

Iconic Tom Ford Yves Saint Laurent 2004 Silk Ensemble Pagoda Jacket Skirt YSL
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, BE
So Iconic. The famous Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche FW 2004 Collection. The Pagoda Jacket and skirt made of 100% pure Silk. Tom Ford's final show for Yves Saint Laurent, his exqui...
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Early 2000s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

F/W 2003 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Pale Blue Layered Tank Top
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous light blue and black lace Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche tank top, designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 2003 collection, this top debuted on the season's ...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Runway F/W 1982/83 Leopard Silk Gown with High Slit Scarf Fr.
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Leopard Silk Gown F/W 1982/83 Collection Fr. size 42 - US 8 100% Silk High Slit on Right Side and Bow. Attached Scar...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Rare Saint Laurent X Colette Limited Edition Puzzle NEW
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Rare Saint Laurent Colette Limited Edition Puzzle Brand new never used in sealed package. 2000 pieces. FINAL SALE.
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21st Century and Contemporary Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Gilt Bronze Link Belt
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Alligator textured gilt bronze link belt, made by Robert Goossens , as patches of torn alligator skin. Excellent Condition. Length 26" plus 5.75" extender, Width...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Couture Numbered Fully Embellished Blazer Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Couture Numbered Embellished Jacket Label Number - 55801. Colors - Purple, Red, Black. Hand Embellished with Beads and Sequins. Black Velvet Collar. Decora...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent golden belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - (Made in France) Openwork golden metal articulated belt. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 66 cm - Width: 6.5 cm SKU:ACC198
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Hot Pink Fuchsia and Black Swimsuit Bodysuit, 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT (YSL) hot pink and black color blocked one piece halter swimsuit or bodysuit! Plunging neckline, with an insanely sexy high cut leg. Features a unique pink plastic clasp at top back halter. Extremely flattering and stylish, with complementing ruching at waist! Perfect as a swimsuit or as a bodysuit--great paired with shorts, jeans, trousers, or a skirt! The pictures silver Whiting & Davis silver chainmail scarf...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Size 12 / 14 Grey Wool Belted Skirt Suit YSL 1980s 46
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Timeless stylish vintage 80s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche gray wool belted skirt suit! The perfect alternative to a black suit, this ensemble is perfect for any time of year. Tailo...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

1990's YVES SAINT LAURENT gilt coin charm belt or necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare gilt charm belt designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the early 1990's. This fabulous belt features 16 coin charms suspended from a 37" linked chain from end to end whic...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

Iconic Yves Saint Laurent SS 1993 Ensemble Kate Moss Runway Jacket Pants Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy piece of Fashion History. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche SS 1993 Silk Ensemble: jacket and pants. This striking outfit, famously worn by Kate M...
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1990s Yves Saint Laurent

1980s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black Skirt Suit with Peplum
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
YSL/Yves Saint Laurent black wool gabardine skirt suit from the 1980s. Wide lapel has a small notch and the jacket has gold disc buttons down the front and a hidden flat hook at the ...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent 1985s Robe FR40 Dark Grey Wool Knit perfect dress UK12 US10
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche YSL dress circa 1985 in anthracite wool knit, wide boat neck, long batwing sleeves, waist and cuffs tightened by a black wool rib knit yoke, 2 slit poc...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Fushia satin parka with Nutria furs lining and hood Yves Saint Laurent Fourrures
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Fushia lightly quilted satin parka with Nutria furs lining and hood . Outshell fabric: 100% satin polyester. Lining: 100% acetate. Fur trim : Nutria ( Ragondin in french) The fur li...
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1980s Unknown Yves Saint Laurent

1994 YVES SAINT LAURENT rose printed silk quilted RUNWAY jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vibrant, rose-printed silk jacket with quilting designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to Fall of 1994 exactly as seen on the runway. The jacket features a boxy cut with a stand-up co...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

1979 SAINT LAURENT abstract printed silk quilt jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, abstract print, silk quilted jacket designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to 1979. Jacket is labeled a FR 36 but can also fit a French 38 (US 2-6) due to the oversized cut...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Grey Sunglasses SALAMINE 56/15 130mm
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
A refined echo from the haute couture runways of the 1980s, these Yves Saint Laurent Vintage SALAMINE Sunglasses are a captivating expression of quiet luxury and sculptural design. C...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Blazer Men Jacket Wool Cashmere Size IT50R/Medium
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kaunas, LT
Check my other listings. Have many more designer clothes for sale. Open to any offers. Item for sale is 100% genuine Yves Saint Laurent Blazer Rive Gauche Men...
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Early 2000s European Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Brown Sunglasses 8761-1 63/10 130mm
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
Dive into the decadent world of 1980s fashion with the Yves Saint Laurent 8761-1 vintage sunglasses-a luminous model that exudes golden glamour and avant-garde attitude. Crafted in F...
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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 and a front slit tied with a polychrome silk tassel cord. Raglan shoulders, bib and cuffs highlighted with braids applied with gold, red and orange trimmings. Matching richly braided belt with gold metal buckle set with rough coral...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent

Ad Campaign Yves Saint Laurent YSL Fall / Winter 2008 Turquoise Blue Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Ad Campaign with Kate Moss ( in the gray version ) YVES SAINT LAURENT by Stefano Pilati turquoise blue avant garde strapless wool felt dress ! Julianne Moore...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Kelly Green Silk Jacket and Shell Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Haute Couture numbered Kelly green silk jacket and top! Striking vibrant shade of green. Phenomenal diamanté rhin...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent

Rare Yves Saint Laurent Multi-Stone & Gold Hardware Chain-Link Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed rare Yves Saint Laurent multi-stones in colors of greens, and browns is combined with gilded gold hardware and finished with their signature engraved name-p...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" Fall Winter 1975/76 Vintage Cream Jersey Set
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Collectible Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" Fall Winter 1975/76 Vintage Cream Jersey Jacket and Skirt Set Though marked as French size 42, this versatile set can accommodate a rang...
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1760s French Yves Saint Laurent

Black leather hand bag with 2 front pockets Yves Saint Laurent
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black leather hand bag with 2 front pockets with snap closure. Black fabric lining. Snap closure middle top. 2 pockets inside ( one with zip, one without) ' gold metal studs underne...
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Early 2000s Italian Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Navy Blue Wool Double-Breasted Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent navy blue wool double breasted coat with frontal pockets, rolled sleeves, back vent at hem and buttoned bar element at back waist. Fully lined, size tag 38...
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Late 20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent

Velvet coat by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche - Ballets Russes Opera collection
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1976 - 1978 France Raven black cut velvet coat jacket by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche from the Ballets Russes Opera Collection dating from 1976. Fitted with an officer's collar, long sleeves and black plastic buttons with black cord piping. Skirted effect from the waist to the hips, emphasised by ribbons of black trimmings and echoed on the collar, cuffs, shoulders and bust. Fully lined in black cotton with the famous Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Paris Made in France label. No flaws to report. Very good colour and condition. Dimensions : Equivalent size 35/36 France. Height 77 cm, Shoulders 38 cm, Sleeves 65 cm, Chest 84 cm, Waist 72 cm, Hips 102 cm. Extract from the website of the Musée Yves Saint Laurent, Paris The ‘Opera - Ballets Russes’ collection, which was the first to be shown at the Inter-Continental Hotel, was a real show.  An admirer of the Ballets Russes founded by Serge de Diaghilev at the turn of the century, the costumes of Léon Bakst and the paintings of Orientalist artists, Yves Saint Laurent simultaneously evoked the Russia of the Tsars and that of the Opera. The colours were shimmering and the textiles luxurious: furs, muslins, silks, velvets, gold lamé, and so on. Yves Saint Laurent restored haute couture's ability to inspire.     Yves Saint Laurent said in Vogue, September 1976. It's a painter's collection, inspired by Delacroix's odalisques, Ingres's women, Van Eyck's Woman with a Pearl [in fact, Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl], La Tour, Rembrandt, Degas's dancers with their black corselet, but also by Senso's Visconti, the Civil War, Sternberg's Marlene. It's extremely egotistical because I've exhibited a lot more than dresses, everything I love in painting...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Metallic Polka Dots Evening Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
This 70's ruffled boho blouse is constructed of lightweight black silk chiffon woven with gold metallic "fil coupé" polka dots. Cut for a flowing fit, it has a sexy sheer finish. Two...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent

Black emboss leather hand bag Yves Saint Laurent
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black emboss leather hand bag.Heart shape gold metal hardware to hold the handle. One flat pocket outside. One small pocket with zip inside. Branded nylon lining. SIZE : 25cm X 20cm...
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Early 2000s French 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    YSL or Yves Saint Laurent is famous for pioneering “cross-design” in fashion, taking inspiration from street trends to modernize haute couture. He is also well known for creating pieces that both women and men can wear. By blurring gender-specific design, he empowered individual style while creating a scissor-sharp fashion aesthetic of sensual ease and beauty. Shop a collection of Yves Saint Laurent pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 18, 2024
    Yves Saint Laurent was a fashion designer for nearly five decades. He started to work for Christian Dior during the 1950s, when Saint Laurent was still in his teens. He established his eponymous couture house with Pierre Bergé in 1962 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 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Yes, YSL is a luxury brand. In fact, the French fashion house appears on the list of official haute couture maisons published by the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Paris. To earn this status, a fashion brand must employ at least 15 artisans, present at luxury fashion shows each season and meet other standards. Since its founding in 1962, Yves Saint Laurent has earned a reputation for producing pieces of exceptional quality out of fine materials like lace, cashmere and high-quality leather, fitting the definition of luxury. Shop a wide range of Yves Saint Laurent apparel and accessories 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 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
    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 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The brand YSL stands for Yves Saint Laurent. The name comes from the French designer who established the French fashion house in 1961. He is known for having pioneered "cross-design" in fashion, taking inspiration from street trends to modernize luxury clothing. He was the first designer to launch a ready-to-wear label and the first couturier to open boutiques for both men and women. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of Yves Saint Laurent apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if a YSL shirt is real, first look at the neck tag. By comparing it to images of labels shared on trusted online resources, you may spot inconsistencies in the text size, logo and other characteristics that could suggest your piece is a replica. Examining the seams can also be helpful. You should expect to see no imperfections on authentic Yves Saint Laurent shirts, so any uneven, misaligned or loose stitching may mean your shirt is a reproduction. A certified appraiser or expert authenticator can also be of assistance when authenticating Yves Saint Laurent apparel. Find a collection of Yves Saint Laurent shirts 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.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 18, 2024
    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 labels in the 20th century.

    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. 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.

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  • 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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 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.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 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
    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
    A new Saint Laurent fringe bag is available from Saint Laurent directly as well as through multiple retailers. For physical store locations, consult the brand’s website. Vintage or antique editions of Saint Laurent bags are available for purchase through multiple platforms, including 1stDibs. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. While Saint Laurent has at times inspired knockoffs, 1stDibs partners with only top-vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In 1971, Yves Saint Laurent debuted his “Forties” line. Its theme was variations of the war years, and was labeled as “hideous” by the press, due to the line’s tonedeaf reminder of war and its fallout. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Yves Saint Laurent pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 18, 2024
    To determine if a tie is an original Yves Saint Laurent tie, check the stitching, and get a feel for the quality of the fabric. All authentic YSL products, past or present, are made with the finest materials and are constructed with the utmost care. The stitching on an authentic Yves Saint Laurent necktie will be precise, and the seams will be flawless. Another thing to check is the keeper loop/label. If the brand’s label is part of the necktie’s keeper loop, the logo’s lettering will be crisp and clear. Always purchase Yves Saint Laurent items from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Shop vintage Yves Saint Laurent ties from some of the world’s best boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The symbol for Saint Laurent is a Y, an S and an L superimposed over one another. It is the monogram of designer Yves Saint Laurent who helped found the luxury French fashion house in 1961. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Saint Laurent apparel, bags and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Saint Laurent is owned by Kering, a French-based multinational corporation. Kering specializes in luxury goods and also owns Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Gucci and Alexander McQueen. Browse a wide range of luxury designer goods, including Saint Laurent, on 1stDibs and other authorized retailers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to wear Saint Laurent fashions is a matter of preference. Whether you’re interested in clothes, shoes or other accessories like Saint Laurent’s iconic bags, you’ll find a wide collection of contemporary and vintage editions available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, the Yves Saint Laurent Belle de Jour clutch does not have zippers. The clutch closes securely with a snap closure. Shop a collection of vintage and new Yves Saint Laurent bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 1976 fall/winter collection from Yves Saint Laurent was distinctly Russian influenced. The designer has stated that he’s always loved Russia and its culture. He created that collection with heavy inspiration coming from Diaghilev’s “Ballet Russes” and the strong female characters from great Russian literature. 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 debuted his Ballet Russes collection, inspired by various Russian fashions, in the fall of 1976. It was a personal favorite of Saint Laurent’s, and has been cited as a precursor of the sartorial extravagance of the 1980s. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Saint Laurent clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques..
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Saint Laurent uses smooth or grained leather in addition to exotic materials like crocodile skin. For more information on exact materials, consult the brain’s website. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide range of Saint Laurent leather goods from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 18, 2024
    The creative director of Saint Laurent is Anthony Vaccarello. He joined in 2016 following the departure of Hedi Slimane. Prior to his appointment at Saint Laurent, Vaccarello was the creative director at Versus Versace. Find vintage Saint Laurent bags, clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.

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