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Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

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
New Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pink + Purple Logo Workout Towel
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand new never worn vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT pink, purple and white logo workout towel! Step up your gym game with this statement piece! Tired of sporting LuLu Lemon...
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Late 20th Century Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Large Animal Leopard Print Silk Scarf Or Wrap, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Munich, DE
This semi-sheer oversized square Yves Saint Laurent silk scarf or wrap from the 1980s features a wonderful leopard print on alternating stripes of silk crepe and silk chiffon. The ce...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Iconic YSL Jumbo 55 x 55 Cotton Shawl Parero Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent lightweight cotton jumbo shawl scarf / parero! Iconic question mark print in vibrant tones of raspberry, black green and white. Can be worn drap...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Wool Muslin Stole
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - Wool muslin stole. Additional information: Dimensions: 140 cm x 138 cm (55.11" x 54.33") Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: ACC21
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Brown YSL Saint Laurent Animal Print Georgette Silk Shawl
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous Yves Saint Laurent YSL brown georgette silk shawl featuring a large size, a black animal print motive, a logo signature. Marked YSL 53.1in. (135cm) X 53.1in. (135cm) In goo...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Signature "Rainbow of Colors" Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent signature "Rainbow of Colors" of Lapis blue, yellow, warm tangerine and fuchsia, finished with hand-rolled edges. Made in France.
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Pink Blue Multicolour Squares Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage silk scarf by Yves Saint Laurent with multicolor design. Main colors are bright pink, yellow, blue, white. YVES SAINT LAURENT signature printed on the scarf. Approx. measurem...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Multi-Color Multi-Sized Striped Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent wonderfully vivid multi-color multi-sized striped silk scarf measures 34 inches by 34 1/2 inches, with hand-rolled edges. Made in France.
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Silk Foulard
By Saint Laurent, Yves 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 Scarves

YSL Wool Flowers Red Blue Shawl
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
YSL vintage large shawl in wool and silk combination. Red and blue flower pattern. No label.
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21st Century and Contemporary Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

YSL Yves Saint Laurent White Doves Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
YSL Yves Saint Laurent silk scarf featuring white doves, a blue jacquard ground, a YSL signature. Circa 1980s In good vintage condi...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Bold Multi-Color Abstract Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent's bold multi-color abstract silk scarf measures 34" x 34" with hand-rolled finished edges measures 34" x 34".
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

YSL New Silk Beaded Evening Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
YSL brand new black silk scarf with glass beaded design. Beaded fringes. Comes with original tag in unworn condition.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Pink Blue Multicolour Squares Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage silk scarf by Yves Saint Laurent with multicolor design. Main colors are bright pink, yellow, blue, white. YVES SAINT LAURENT signature printed on the scarf. Approx. measurem...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Red White and Blue Signature Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent signature red white and blue silk scarf is accented with the famous logo measures 34" x 34" and finished with hand-rolled edges. This wonderful elegant sil...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Iconic Leopard Striped Sheer Print Stole
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage iconic stole featuring an iconic opulent leopard striped sheer print. Could be worn so many different ways ! Embroidered YSL. Label reads YVES SAINT LAUR...
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20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Multi-Color Polka Dot Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent signature multi-colors of grape, gray, white and blue polka dot silk scarf measures 15" x 54".
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

1985 Yves Saint Laurent Love Print Red White Black Square Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This striking Yves Saint Laurent piece from 1985 features an abstract bust design in bold red, white, and black. The unique print, personally designed by Laurent, reflects a creative...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

1980's Yves Saint Laurent Multicolor Geometric Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous scarf in vibrant primary colors, geometric print, small logo printed detailing, 100% silk, Made in Italy Condition: vintage, 1980's, excellent, condition consistent with ...
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1980s Italian Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Whimsical Black, Ivory & Warm Brown Silk Jacquard Scarf.
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Rare Yves Saint Laurent wonderful whimsical black, ivory and warm browns silk jacquard scarf accented with hand-rolled edges measures 33 1/2 inches by 34 inches. Made in Italy.
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1990s Italian Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

YSL Saint Laurent Roses and Lurex Silk Shawl
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous Saint Laurent YSL multico silk georgette shawl featuring a floral motive, a lurex check pattern, a top logo YSL signature. Marked YSL 49.6 in. (126cm) X 51.3in. (130cm) In ...
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Late 20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Multico Love Yves Saint Laurent YSL Georgette Silk Large Shawl
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous Saint Laurent multico georgette silk shawl ( 100% silk ) featuring a LOVE motive. Marked YSL 46.4 in. (118 cm) X 85in (216 cm) In good vintage condition. (some screens dis...
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Late 20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Scarf Blue and Red Abstract 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Yves Saint Laurent Bold Silk Crepe de Chine Multi-Color Abstract Scarf 1980s. Yves Saint Laurent wonderful bold multi-color bold abstract silk crepe de chine scarf. Mondrian style po...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Multi-Color "Striped Rainbows" with Red Border Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent wonderful multi-color "Striped Rainbows" surrounded with red borders silk scarf accented with hand-rolled edges, measures 30 inches by 31 inches. Made in Fr...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Glorious Multi-Plaid & Palseys Border Wool Challis Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent glorious and elegant iconic multi-color plaids surrounded with warm multi-color palseys border accented with fringe measures 34 inches by 34 inches. Made in...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Large Multi-Shade "Floral & Leaves" Wool Challis Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
As only Yves Saint Laurent can create, this wonderfully detailed large wool challis accented with gold lame threads throughout with bursting multi-colors of "Floral & Leaves"...
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1980s Japanese Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Multicolor Silk Chiffon with Lame and embroidery scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent signature multi-color silk chiffon scarf has panels of multi-color metallic lame and highlighted with hand embroidered red silk flowers. The measurements are 9" x ...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Geometric Abstract Print Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
This 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Geometric Abstract Print Silk Scarf stands out with its 100% blue silk material, adorned with a modern abstract...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Deep Lavender & Green Border Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent signature deep lavender and green border silk scarf with hand-rolled edges measures 24 inches by 25 inches. Made in France.
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Whimsical Multi-Color Bold Palsey Wool Challis Fringe Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent wonderfully whimsical large bold multi-color palsey print wool challis scarf accented with fringed edges, measures 39 inches by 39 inches. Made in Japan.
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1980s Japanese Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Mousseline Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent YSL silk scarf featuring a gold tone jacquard ground, a black and white ethnic print, a lightweight construction, a mousseline george...
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Late 20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Beige Vintage 90s Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Yves Saint Laurent vintage 90s scarf. Beige colour, tone-on-tone check designs, final fringes. 100% silk fabric. Made in France. There ...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Knitted Scarf - '00s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Milano, IT
Stay warm and stylish this winter with the Yves Saint Laurent Knitted Scarf. Made from a cozy wool blend, this scarf features a multicolor stri...
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Early 2000s Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

YSL Vintage Oversize Paisley Shawl
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
YSL vintage large shawl in wool and silk combination. Multicolor paisley pattern. No label.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Rare White Silk Fringe Hem Scarf Un Silhouette Parisienne
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Yves Saint Laurent Rare White China Silk Fringe Hem Scarf; Un Silhouette parisienne A parisienne silhouette Un petit foulard de couleur A small scar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Foulard in Blue Tones
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in Italy) Silk foulard in blue tones. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 87 cm x 87 cm Seller Reference: FFY1
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1970s Italian Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Multi Fuchsia, Purple, Black & Cream Crepe di Chine Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent wonderful silk crepe di chine in colors of fuchsia, purple, black and cream is accented with borders of palsey print and finished with hand-rolled edges. Th...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Wool and Silk Schawl
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent YSL wool & silk schawl featuring a paisley print, a woven ground, fringed edges, and a YSL signature. 65%wool, 35%silk Circa 1970s In good vintage condition. Made...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Rich Burgundy & Navy Border Wool Challis Fringed Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Rich deep burgundy & navy border surrounding a wonderful blend of palsey prints accented with fringed borders wool challis scarf, measures 34 inches by 35 i...
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1980s Italian Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Iconic Multi Palsey With Burgundy Borders Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent wonderful Iconic Multi-Palsey surrounded with deep-burgundy borders silk scarf accented with hand-rolled edges, measures 33 inches by 34 inches. Made in Italy.
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1980s Italian Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Faux Tweed Leather Fold
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Faux Tweed Leather Fold designed as a check book fold. Slightly larger in scale than a normal wallet. Burgundy leather with faux tweed gr...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

1970s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Cotton Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent YSL cotton scarf featuring an iconic flower print, and a YSL signature. Circa 1970s In good vintage condition. Made in France. 275 in. (70cm) X 275 in. (70cm) We ...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Brown Printed Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Brown Printed Scarf—a timeless accessory that effortlessly combines neutral tones, geometric prints, and the iconic YSL touch. This scarf isn...
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1980s Italian Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Off White Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Yves Saint Laurent Scarf, made from 100% silk. Features a beautiful off white color, making this scarf versatile and classic. Ysl embroidered. It comes with no box. Please note it h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Vivid Red with Bold Multi-Color Floral Wool Challis Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent large wonderfully whimsical vivid red with bold multi-colors of floral wool challis accented with fringe scarf, measures 39 inches by 39 inches. Made in Fra...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent YSL silk scarf featuring a dot jacquard ground, a multicolour ethnic print, and a Yves Saint Laurent signature. Circa 1970s In good vintag...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Black with Multi Color Block Floral Wool Challis Fringe Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent large Iconic black with multi color block floral wool challis fringed scarf measures 37 1/2 inches by 38 inches. Made in Japan.
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1980s Japanese Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Wool Challis & Silk Checkered Plaid Pattern Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Wool Challis & Silk Checkered Plaid Pattern Scarf, Circa 1970 - 1980. This beautiful and classic plaid patterned scarf by Yves Saint Laurent comes in a vib...
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1970s Italian Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

YSL Vintage Color Block Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
YSL vintage color block textured silk scarf. Red and electric blue color combination. No box. No label.
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21st Century and Contemporary Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Shawl Leopard Oversized Scarf Silk Wool Blend Vintage 84in
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned and incredibly rare Yves Saint Laurent Massive 84in L x 78in H Leopards shawl or scarf, likely made in the 90s. Made from a black wool/silk blend, it features ...
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1990s Italian Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent brown wool sweater with matching large scarf, c. 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Yves Saint Laurent - Knitted brown sweater in a camo print with matching large scarf - Ribbed cuffs and collar
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Purple Metallic Stripe Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made in France of pure silk and finished by hand with finely rolled hand-stitched edges, this eye-catching YSL scarf is 48" x 48" in size and features a meta...
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20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Runway Wool Sweater & Scarf, Fall-Winter 1982-1983
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Geneva, CH
Woven with a colourful pattern for a bold graphic look, this FW1982-1983 YSL runway (see picture 10) sweater and matching scarf will be perfect for the Fall s...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Royal Blue & Black Floral Wool Challis Fringe Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent signature royal blue and black floral wool challis fringe scarf measures 40 inches by 39 inches. Made in France.
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Bold "Garden Of Blooming Tulips" Silk & Silk Chiffon Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Bold Colorful "Garden Of Blooming Tulips" silk and silk-chiffon scarf is accented with hand-rolled red borders. This wonderful scarf measures 34 inches by 34 inche...
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1990s Italian Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

YSL Fuchsia Textured Large Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
YSL vintage fuchsia silk oversize scarf. Textured pattern silk, YSL embroidered logo. Minor stains, no label.
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21st Century and Contemporary Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Wool and Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous Yves Saint Laurent YSL brown woven scarf (65% wool 35% silk) featuring a minimalist motive, a grey and rust outline band, and a top signature YSL 31,4 in. (80cm) X 31,4 in....
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Hot Pink Silk Black Velvet Logo YSL Stole Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT reversible hot pink silk and black silk velvet stole. YSL embroidered on the pink side. Can be worn multiple ways. In great condition Made in Fr...
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Late 20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent scarves for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Yves Saint Laurent scarves 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 orange, red, purple 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 Christian Dior, Cartier, and Pierre Balmain appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Yves Saint Laurent scarves from top boutiques around the world. Yves Saint Laurent scarves prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $139 and tops out at $2,685, while the average work can sell for $585.
Questions About Yves Saint Laurent Scarves
  • 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.
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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.
    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 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 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
    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 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
    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 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.

    Shop a large collection of vintage Yves Saint Laurent from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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