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Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

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
YSL Haute Couture Gold Leather Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Iconic YSL Jacket in Gold kid leather with extreme pagoda shoulders circa 1985. Gilt Bronze flowerhead buttons by Goosens. Black silk charmeuse lining. Crafted by YSL Haute Couture...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Yves Saint Laurent Runway Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Shirt Blouse, SS1974
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Geneva, CH
Worn on the Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Spring 1974 runway show in various style and color combinations (see pictures 2, 3, 4 & 5), this rare and collectible shirt is cut from lig...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Yves Saint Laurent Burgundy Velvet Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage YSL "Rive Gauche" jacket is made of soft bordeaux velvet with 5 black buttons at the front, no pockets. Size is marked EU 42 but fits like a EU 40/ US 10, please refer t...
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20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

F/W 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Ruffle Runway Blazer
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This is a striking black ruffle jacket by Yves Saint Laurent, designed by Tom Ford for the Fall/Winter 2002 collection. Originally showcased on the runway as part of look 11, worn by...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford black lace long-sleeve evening dress, fw 2002
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
▪ Yves Saint Laurent black lace long-sleeve evening dress ▪ Designed by Tom Ford ▪ Silk organza lining ▪ Long scarf neck fastening ▪ Dropped pleated cuffs ▪ Bust 34" - Waist 28" - ...
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Early 2000s Italian Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT 'ballet Russes' RUNWAY cardigan sweater
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vivid blue, green and red ribbed cardigan sweater with patch pockets and braided belt designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to 1976 as seen on the infamous Ballet Russes fall runway....
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1970s European Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

F/W 2001 Iconic Vintage Tom Ford for YSL Bondage Leather Sandals 36.5
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Iconic Vintage Tom Ford for YSL Bondage Leather Sandals 2001 Collection IT Size 36.5 - US 6.5 Made in Italy. Great condition, with some wear on the soles only
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

YSL 1970s Cape, Moroccan Collection
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Alford, MA
Yves Saint Laurent hard-to-find vintage 1979s cape from the designer’s Moroccan collection. Crafted of black wool, the simply cut long cape features a pointed hood and burgundy braid...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche YSL 1986 Ensemble Or FR40 Gold Brocade Skirt US10
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche ensemble, probably from the Fall Winter 1986 collection, short, fitted jacket, notched collar closed by (a press stud hidden under) a button in front, 2 fla...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Sexy Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Leather High Waisted Black Pencil Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly sexy vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL ‘Rive Gauche' black leather skirt!!! High-waisted pencil style, with pockets at both sides of waist. Slight slit up middle front makes ...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Ysl Tom Ford Black Suede & Leather Thigh High Boots With Bow Detail 2002
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to offer a pair of black suede YSL by Tom Ford thigh-high boots shown on the YSL 2002 runway and ad campaigns. These boots feature suede bow details,...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

An Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Coat Dress Numbered 29390 Circa 1970/1980
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970/1980 France Beautiful wrap dress in black wool crepe and swan feathers by Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture numbered 29390 Circa 1970. From the...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Rare 2 in 1 Yves Saint Laurent Couture Crushed Velvet Numbered Dress c. 1986
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Very Rare 2 in 1 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Twinkly Anthracite Dress Gown C. 1986, Label N - 60253 Can be Used in 2 Different Ways Because of Snaps Crushed Twinkly Anthracite V...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Yves Saint Laurent Deep Green Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in GOUVIEUX, FR
Yves Saint Laurent coat hand made by the bolduc under the brand name (reference indecipherable). Long coat in tick woollen sheet with long sleeves with tab details on shoulders and ...
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1980s Italian Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

1970s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Cotton Abstract Floral Print Size 34 Blouse 70s Top
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage late 1970s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche abstract floral print short puff sleeve blouse / shirt ! Lightweight cotton, features vibrant colors of burnt orange, marigold,...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Resort Platform Espadrille Heels Sz 41
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Ashburn, VA
Tom Ford For YSL Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Canvas Wedges * Beautiful Beige Canvas * Dark Burnt Orange Leather * Size: 41 U.S. 10 * Gold Grommet Hardware...
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Early 2000s Italian Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

F/W 1978 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Purple Lesage Embroidery Floral Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a truly incredible purple velvet Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture evening jacket, designed by Yves Saint Laurent. From the Fall/Winter 1978 collection, this gorgeous jacke...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

An Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Jacket inspired by Picasso Circa 1989
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1988-1990 France Black and white tuxedo jacket by Yves Saint Laurent Rives Gauche, from the famous couturier's Autumn Winter 1988-1989 coll...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

S/S 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Jaguar Print Sheer Silk Top
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a chic Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche jaguar print top designed by Tom Ford for Spring/Summer 2002. This piece features a scoop neckline, oversized short sleeves, and a su...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

80s Yves Saint Laurent Black Crop Jacket and Skirt Set
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
80s Saint Laurent rive gauche Crop Velvet Jacket and knee length skirt set Jacket size 44 skirt size 38 fit size 6/8
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Purple single breasted coat with black button Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 1970's
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple single breasted wool coat with black button. Pocket on both side. SIZE 40 (Fr) L
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

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

1990s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lipstick Red Linen Vintage 90s Blazer Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 90s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche lipstick red linen smoking blazer jacket ! Features a vibrant red color that is perfect anytime of year. Gunmetal metal button at center...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

1990s Yves Saint Laurent Holiday Shift Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Miami, FL
1990s YSL diffusion line 'Variations' this light wool shift dress is in red and green making defacto 'holiday'. Bold floral print with a forest green velvet over the shoulder pads ...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

yves saint laurent double breasted wool coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This YSL brown coat is made of wool and has 2 pockets and 2 closing buttons. Its trimmed with black velvet at cuffs and collar. Its in good vintage cond...
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20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche YSL 1985s Top FR38 Pink Lace Blouse UK10 US8
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
Top Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche circa 1980/85 blouse in slightly parma pink lurex lace, round neck closed by a dress button in the neck, long sleeves...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford black shredded silk ribbon top and skirt, fw 2001
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Yves Saint Laurent Top and Skirt Set ▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford ▪ Fall-Winter 2001 ▪ Constructed from black knitted viscose ▪ Woven shredded silk ribbon appliques ...
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Early 2000s Italian Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Yves Saint Laurent SS 2010 Runway Black Cotton Size 38 Plunging YSL Halter Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Spring / Summer 2010 YVES SAINT LAURENT, by STEFANO PILATI black cotton plunging halter dress! Featured on the runway in leather, this version is much more wearable. A classic timele...
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2010s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Yves Saint Laurent by Alber Elbaz black ostrich feather top, fw 1999
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
▪ Yves Saint Laurent black ostrich feather top ▪ Designed by Alber Elbaz ▪ Wide neckline ▪ Short sleeves ▪ Silk organza lining ▪ Hidden snap butt...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Yves Saint Laurent Black Pleated Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent -(Made in France) Black top with sun-ray pleats. Size 42FR indicated. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 74 cm - Height: 6...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Yves Saint Laurent Fuschia Wool Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Yves Saint Laurent drop shoulder, plush wool coat with pegged hem. It is fully cut with a gathered back yoke and gathered sleeves. Wonderful vibrant ...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT long plum jersey gown with matching sash
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Exceptional, deep-plum jersey gown with deep V neckline, billowy sleeves and wrap belt from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the late 1970's. Labeled a French size 36". Approximate measu...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

An Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Evening Dress - Spring Summer 1978
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring Summer 1978 Collection France Beautiful Antique printed silk long evening dress by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche from the 1978 Collection...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Blue Silk Shirt Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent YSL blue silk dress featuring a shirt dress shape, fitted at the waist, front buttons, small shoulder pads, front patched pockets. Circa 1990's Composition: 6100% ...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Yves Saint Laurent black silk taffeta and velvet evening ensemble, c. 1977-78
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Presenting an exceptionally rare Yves Saint Laurent black silk taffeta and velvet evening ensemble, a true treasure from the esteemed designer's collection circa 1977-78. This exquis...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Green wool skirt-suit with graphic collar Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Circa 1980's
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Green wool skirt-suit with graphic collar. Double-breasted jacket and hammered metal buttons. Shoulder-pad. Silk lining. Size 38 ( jacket) and 40( skirt)
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

2004 Vintage Tom Ford For Yves Saint Laurent Runway Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT DRESS 2004 Fall/Winter Collection. Details: Size: M Color: Nude Finished with delicate stitching, mink fur trim and silk ribbon. Length 47", bust up t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Cashmere Wool Fur-Trim Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Yves Saint Laurent fur-trim coat was made in the 1980s by the house's fur label, YSL Fourrures. It's crafted of the softest cashmere wool— without even getting to the fu...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture brown suede and fur cocoon coat, fw 1983
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
▪ Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture cocoon coat ▪ Fall-Winter 1983 ▪ Constructed from brown suede ▪ Beaver fur trim ▪ Oversized fit ▪ Structured shoulders ▪ Silk lining ▪ Size a...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Spring/Summer 1995 Barbie Pink Gold Hearts Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A stunning vintage blazer from the Spring/Summer 1995 collection by Yves Saint Laurent. This classic jacket in vibrant Barbie pink wool boasts a subtly tailored fit, and the added st...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

1992 Yves Saint Laurent Double Breasted Black Satin Mac Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
This oh-so-’90s mac was designed by French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent to sit alongside their spring 1992 collection. It was made for the brand’s Variation diffusion line; a you...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Purple Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in London, GB
A vintage statement jacket by Yves Saint Laurent , Rive Gauche ( main line). In a head turning purple colour, the jacket is collarless and has a four button front opening and a three...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Yves Saint Laurent white gabardine cotton safari mini dress, c. 1968
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Yves Saint Laurent white gabardine cotton safari mini dress with applied pockets and front lacing. As seen on Veruschka photographed by Franco Rubartelli for Vogue Paris, 1968 and Betty Catroux...
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1960s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

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

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

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Evening Suit 34
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Switzerland, CH
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Tuxedo Evening Suit An extremely rare piece from his final collection in 2004 for Yves Saint Laurent Stunnin...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

1982 YVES SAINT LAURENT abstract printed silk RUNWAY top and skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Abstract printed silk top and matching skirt trimmed in black velvet from Yves Saint Laurent dating to fall of 1982 exactly as seen on the runway. Also great worn as separates. Top i...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Black Wool Cape 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche black wool cape from the 1970s. Lightweight black wool cape with long silky black tassel end neck ties The ties run through the neck casing a...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

1990's YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche black wool dress with lace up back
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black, wool dress with lace up back designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the early 1990's. Dress has a slight A-line shape. Ties have shiny silver metal ends and can be worn ...
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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Yves Saint Laurent F/W 1994 Black Lace Set Skirt and Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Yves Saint Laurent - F/W 1994 Collection - Black Lace Set - Black Sleeveless Top - Floral lace details at the neckline - Black mini skirt - Floral lace details at the h...
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1990s Italian Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

1970s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black Square Neck Maxi Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Effortless elegance meets timeless sophistication in this 1970s Yves Saint Laurent black maxi dress. Designed with a refined square neckline and 1" wide shoulder straps, this piece e...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Gorgeous Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford YSL Black Lace Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Switzerland, CH
Lace dress designed by Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent FW 2002 Collection Rare piece Finest black guipure lace Lined on backside with black mesh tulle Seen on the AD campaign, on the runway and on Carine...
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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Vintage 1970s Yves Saint Laurent black scarf blouse and maxi pleated skirt set
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Verlaine Vintage offers a vintage Yves Saint Laurent "Rive Gauche" ensemble - 1970s/80s black viscose attached scarf blouse and maxi pleated skirt. Ma...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Yves Saint Laurent "Hommage A Matisse" Runway Dress, Spring-Summer 1983
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Geneva, CH
As a tribute to the painters he admired, YSL celebrated once again "Le Peintre de la Couleur", Henri Matisse, with his 1982 Spring-Summer haute couture collection. Our dress is from the ready-to-wear Spring-Summer 1983...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Yves Saint Laurent Fall 1984 Trompe l’oeil Black and White Lace Print Silk Pants
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage YSL Fall 1984 black and white trompe l’oeil black and white lace print silk trousers ! Features an all over black and white lace print. Pockets at each side of the hips....
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Yves Saint Laurent 1970s YSL Rive Gauche Black Red Diamond Print Silk 70s Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 70s YVES SAINT LAURENT silk dress and matching sash ! Features rounded diamond prints in red and cream. Hidden metal zipper up ...
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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Chiffon and Velvet Ensemble
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Chiffon and Velvet Ensemble. Sheer black silk chiffon top with red coupe de velour polka dots rendered with ruffle trimmed sleeves and collar and a long black...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Robins Egg Blue Vintage 80s Negligee + Jacket Set YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1980s vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL robins egg blue silky nightgown and bed jacket! Features lace and embroidery throughout. Racerback with two straps at each back shoulde...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

New Yves Saint Laurent Crystal Embellished Champagne Silk Dress Fr. 44 - US 12
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Yves Saint Laurent Crystal Embellished Silk Dress Gown 2012 Collection French size 44 - US 12 Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Looked Stunning in this Column Dress by Saint Laurent. Kylie Minogue...
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2010s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Documented 1982 Yves Saint Laurent multicolor striped dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
When Yves Saint Laurent visited Morocco for the first time in 1966 it changed his life forever. Struck by its beauty he immediately acquired a house in Marrakech and stayed there at least two times a year to design his collections. Yves Saint Laurent once said: ‘Marrakech opened my eyes to color.’ The colors of the stained glass windows and beamed ceilings of the Bahia Palace in Marrakech are a perfect example what inspired him when designing this particular dress for his Rive Gauche collection that came out in 1982. The exciting mix of vivid colors Yves Saint Laurent used designing this dress have a pattern of vertical stripes in lively red, purple indigo, apple green and Dijon yellow alternated with thin black and white stripes. Adding a pussy bow and bishop sleeves gives the entire look an elegant feel. The high quality silk is in a very good vintage condition and has been professionally cleaned and pressed. The state of this unique Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dress is very good, only a small piece of the original mother-of-pearl button left hand button has chipped off (see the last photograph), but can be easily replaced. As you wish we can replace this with a new button without charging extra costs. The dress that was also featured in Vogue magazine in a 1982 Yves...
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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Clothing

Yves Saint Laurent clothing for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Yves Saint Laurent clothing 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 Thierry Mugler appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Yves Saint Laurent clothing from top boutiques around the world. Yves Saint Laurent clothing prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $88 and tops out at $173,163, while the average work can sell for $895.
Questions About Yves Saint Laurent Clothing
  • 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.
  • 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 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.

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  • 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
    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 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
    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
    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
    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
    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 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.
  • 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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