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Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

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.

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Designer: Yves Saint Laurent
Black silk cocktail dress with white lace edge YVES SAINT LAURENT Circa 1960's
Black silk cocktail dress with white lace edge YVES SAINT LAURENT Circa 1960's

Black silk cocktail dress with white lace edge YVES SAINT LAURENT Circa 1960's

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black silk cocktail dress with white lace edge . Taffetas petticoat. Velvet bow on the middle front.Zip closure on the middle back. SIZE 38 (Fr) M

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1960s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche F/W 1980-81 Runway Collection Silk Chiffon Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche F/W 1980-81 Runway Collection Silk Chiffon Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche F/W 1980-81 Runway Collection Silk Chiffon Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fall/Winter 1980–1981 Burnout Silk Chiffon Dress Rare vintage Yves Saint Laurent “rive gauche” dress from the‍ Fall/Winter 1980–1981 collection, craft...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent By Tom Ford S/S 2004 Collectors Runway Silk Dress
Yves Saint Laurent By Tom Ford S/S 2004 Collectors Runway Silk Dress

Yves Saint Laurent By Tom Ford S/S 2004 Collectors Runway Silk Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Berlin, BE

Yves Saint Laurent By Tom Ford Spring Summer 2004 Runway Brown Silk Dress Brand: Yves Saint Laurent Designer: Tom Ford Collection: Spring Summer 2004 Fabric: Silk Color: Brown Size:...

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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage Quilted Metallic Gold Pencil Skirt
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage Quilted Metallic Gold Pencil Skirt

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage Quilted Metallic Gold Pencil Skirt

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1980s metallic gold quilted pencil skirt by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche. Fully lined with side zip and hook closure and pockets. The marked size is 38, and the skirt fits ...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Yves Saint Laurent Black and White Silk Chiffon Evening Dress
1990s Yves Saint Laurent Black and White Silk Chiffon Evening Dress

1990s Yves Saint Laurent Black and White Silk Chiffon Evening Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Alford, MA

A beautiful float of a dress, this Yves Saint Laurent evening caftan-style gown is crafted of black silk chiffon printed asymmetrically with a white abstract floral/leaf pattern belo...

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Late 20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2009 Runway Wool Lurex Dress Sz FR38 With Tags
New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2009 Runway Wool Lurex Dress Sz FR38 With Tags

New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2009 Runway Wool Lurex Dress Sz FR38 With Tags

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Conroe, TX

Yves Saint Laurent Fall Winter 2009 Brand New With Tags $2650 Butter Soft Runway Wool Lurex Dress FR38 Charcoal & Metallic Lurex Zips Up the Back Hook and Eye Neck Fully Lined...

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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Beaded Mini, 1969
Rare Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Beaded Mini, 1969

Rare Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Beaded Mini, 1969

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Rare and extraordinary Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Beaded Mini, 1969. Early extraordinary survival. Early YSL mini with extraordinarily layered embroider...

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1960s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2008 Size 40 / US 8 Black Silk Strapless Dress
New Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2008 Size 40 / US 8 Black Silk Strapless Dress

New Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2008 Size 40 / US 8 Black Silk Strapless Dress

By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic brand new with tags YVES SAINT LAURENT Spring 2008 black silk strapless dress! Features intricate interior corset boning that holds everything in place. Hidden zipper up the sid...

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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Yves Saint Laurent Size 38 / 8 Pink and Green Silk Puff Sleeve Sheath Dress
New Yves Saint Laurent Size 38 / 8 Pink and Green Silk Puff Sleeve Sheath Dress

New Yves Saint Laurent Size 38 / 8 Pink and Green Silk Puff Sleeve Sheath Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful never worn YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Size 38 / US 6 pink and green silk puff sleeve dress! Various shades of pink, rose, and hot pink. Contrasting s...

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2010s Italian Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent 1990s Wool Challis Flower Print Vintage 90s Smock Dress
Yves Saint Laurent 1990s Wool Challis Flower Print Vintage 90s Smock Dress

Yves Saint Laurent 1990s Wool Challis Flower Print Vintage 90s Smock Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Signature vintage early 90s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche colorful lightweight wool challis long sleeve dress! Features a flattering and forgiving loose fitting bodice, with a taper...

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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Late 1990s Yves Saint Laurent Black Stretch Silk Plunging Cowl Gown
Late 1990s Yves Saint Laurent Black Stretch Silk Plunging Cowl Gown

Late 1990s Yves Saint Laurent Black Stretch Silk Plunging Cowl Gown

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Yves Saint Laurent gown from the late 1990s is cut in a fitted, floor-length silhouette. It features a sleeveless construction with a plunging cowl neckline at the front. Crafte...

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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves St Laurent Color Block Mermaid Skirt
Yves St Laurent Color Block Mermaid Skirt

Yves St Laurent Color Block Mermaid Skirt

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous flare hem color block skirt from Yves St Laurent, YSL Rive Gauche. It consist of olive green, black and lavender bias cut panels wrapping around the skirt flaring at th...

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Early 2000s Italian Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Spring 1994 Yves Saint Laurent Elega Black maxi cocktail dress with slit up leg
Spring 1994 Yves Saint Laurent Elega Black maxi cocktail dress with slit up leg

Spring 1994 Yves Saint Laurent Elega Black maxi cocktail dress with slit up leg

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Sheffield, GB

Spring / Summer 1994 Yves Saint Laurent Black maxi cocktail dress with slit up the leg and low back detail. The Material is light weight and breezy. MADE IN FRANCE. Size; Recommended...

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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" F/W 1975 Runway Silk Majorelle Blue Long Dress
Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" F/W 1975 Runway Silk Majorelle Blue Long Dress

Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" F/W 1975 Runway Silk Majorelle Blue Long Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" Fall Winter 1975 Long dress in a stunning Majorelle cobalt blue, crafted from a luxurious viscose & silk blend jersey. Key features include a fla...

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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Runway Yves Saint Laurent S/S 1989 Lipstick Red Rayon Jersey Strapless 80s Dress
Runway Yves Saint Laurent S/S 1989 Lipstick Red Rayon Jersey Strapless 80s Dress

Runway Yves Saint Laurent S/S 1989 Lipstick Red Rayon Jersey Strapless 80s Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Sensational vintage YSL Rive Gauche spring / summer 1989 runway lipstick red rayon jersey strapless 1980s dress ! The same dress was featured on the runway in black. Sash at side wai...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche purple silk floral RUNWAY dress
1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche purple silk floral RUNWAY dress

1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche purple silk floral RUNWAY dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare. 1976 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche purple floral silk dress exactly as seen on the runway. The dress is made from lightweight printed silk in shades of violet and lavende...

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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, SS1977
Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, SS1977

Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, SS1977

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Geneva, CH

Cut from airy sheer silk chiffon, this rare 1977 Spring-Summer Saint Laurent Rive Gauche maxi dress is shirred from under the chest to the hips for a flattering - though comfortable ...

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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 90s Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Velvet Lace Bow Cocktail Dress YSL LBD
Vintage 90s Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Velvet Lace Bow Cocktail Dress YSL LBD

Vintage 90s Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Velvet Lace Bow Cocktail Dress YSL LBD

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in San Diego, CA

Marked Size: FR 38 Bust: 34 inches Waist: 28 inches Hips: 38 inches Length (top back shoulder to hem): 39 inches An elegant early 1990s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche cocktail ...

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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet Gown with Taffeta Ruffled Trim, 1980s
Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet Gown with Taffeta Ruffled Trim, 1980s

Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet Gown with Taffeta Ruffled Trim, 1980s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An iconic Yves Saint Laurent silhouette circa .Black velvet wrap gown with taffeta ruffle trim. Deep v neckline. Fully lined. Self tie at waist. Fully lined and in excellent conditio...

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20th Century Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent 2003 Tom Ford Dusty Pink Silk Evening Gown
Yves Saint Laurent 2003 Tom Ford Dusty Pink Silk Evening Gown

Yves Saint Laurent 2003 Tom Ford Dusty Pink Silk Evening Gown

By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Oakland, CA

YSL dusty pink silk floor-length dress, very much in the style of 1930s glamour. Back zipper. 100% silk, made in France. Size F38, which generally equates to a US size small. Thi...

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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Sexy Two Piece Black Velvet Cocktail Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Sexy Two Piece Black Velvet Cocktail Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Sexy Two Piece Black Velvet Cocktail Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in New Hope, PA

Yves Saint Laurent designed this sexy two piece black velvet and black faille dress with a halter neckline and a boned bodice lined in black satin. The top has a left side zipper an...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Printed Chiffon Skirt and Shawl Blouse - Spring Summer 1980
Yves Saint Laurent Printed Chiffon Skirt and Shawl Blouse - Spring Summer 1980

Yves Saint Laurent Printed Chiffon Skirt and Shawl Blouse - Spring Summer 1980

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toulon, FR

Spring Summer 1980 Collection France A Spanish inspiration evening ensemble in silk chiffon printed with polka dots and checks by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche from the Spring Summe...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT deep plum jersey gown with plunging neckline & sash
1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT deep plum jersey gown with plunging neckline & sash

1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT deep plum jersey gown with plunging neckline & sash

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare and exceptional floor-length evening gown from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1970's. It’s made from a soft, fluid jersey in a deep plum tone. The dress has a pronounced ...

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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Rive Gauche ' Short Sleeve Belted Black Linen Dress
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Rive Gauche ' Short Sleeve Belted Black Linen Dress

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Rive Gauche ' Short Sleeve Belted Black Linen Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Superb vintage YSL "Rive Gauche" black double-faced linen dress, w/ detachable tie belt. Functional black + gold buttons down the front, w/ hidden hook and eye closure at bust + wais...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

YVES SAINT LAURENT 2011 Runway wool black houndstooth fit flare dress FR36 S
YVES SAINT LAURENT 2011 Runway wool black houndstooth fit flare dress FR36 S

YVES SAINT LAURENT 2011 Runway wool black houndstooth fit flare dress FR36 S

By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati

Located in Hong Kong, NT

YVES SAINT LAURENT 2011 Runway wool black houndstooth fit flare dress FR36 S Reference: NILI/A00040 Brand: Yves Saint Laurent Designer: Stefano Pilati Collection: 2011 - Runway Mater...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Black Jersey Evening Gown
Yves Saint Laurent Black Jersey Evening Gown

Yves Saint Laurent Black Jersey Evening Gown

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

A chic black evening gown by Yves Saint Laurent. The dress has a v neckline with woven detail at the front under the bust, and gathering. It has cap sleaves. Size 38. Bust up to 36/8...

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Early 2000s Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Raspberry Pink Linen Vintage Corset Tunic Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Raspberry Pink Linen Vintage Corset Tunic Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Raspberry Pink Linen Vintage Corset Tunic Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' raspberry pink linen tunic dress! Full metal zipper up the front, making this beauty extremely versatile! Flattering corset sea...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fall 1988 Black Rosette Bubble Cocktail Dress YSL
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fall 1988 Black Rosette Bubble Cocktail Dress YSL

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fall 1988 Black Rosette Bubble Cocktail Dress YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

A rare and highly collectible Fall 1988 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche black cocktail dress showcasing one of YSL’s most iconic late-80s sculptural techniques. The bodice features a ...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

"The 1940s" dress by Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture, Summer 1996
"The 1940s" dress by Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture, Summer 1996

"The 1940s" dress by Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture, Summer 1996

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT - "The 1940s" Collection, Haute Couture Spring/Summer 1996, under the artistic direction of Yves Saint Laurent. Long strapless dress in black plumetis, silk organ...

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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent 1988 Runway Red Floral Silk Tie Neck Vintage 80s 1980s Dress
Yves Saint Laurent 1988 Runway Red Floral Silk Tie Neck Vintage 80s 1980s Dress

Yves Saint Laurent 1988 Runway Red Floral Silk Tie Neck Vintage 80s 1980s Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in San Diego, CA

Model in video is US Size 6 and 5’8 feet tall Measurements (flexible fit due to silhouette): Bust: up to 44 inches Waist: up to 44 inches Hips: up to 42 inches Length (top back shoulder to hem): 39.5 inches A striking and unmistakable Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche runway piece from the Fall 1988 collection—an era where bold color, rich pattern, and effortless volume ruled the silhouette. This vibrant red silk dress features an inky black rose print with bursts of golden yellow, echoing the exact textile seen on the runway look. The design embodies that signature late-80s YSL ease: a softly bloused bodice, relaxed through the body, with a subtly tapered skirt that creates shape without restriction. The dramatic tie-neck detail is the quiet star here—it can be styled multiple ways depending on mood and moment: tied in a bow for polish, draped loose for a nonchalant feel, wrapped once for a scarf-like effect, or even tucked for a cleaner neckline. The voluminous sleeves with gathered cuffs add movement and presence, while the inclusion of pockets brings that rare and coveted blend of glamour and practicality. Runway Note: This exact print appeared on the Fall 1988 runway, styled with a YSL black alligator / croc embossed statement belt from the same collection. While the belt is not included in this listing, it is from the same collection and available separately—an incredible opportunity for a collector to recreate the full runway moment. ⸻ Measurements (flexible fit due to silhouette): Bust: up to 44 inches Waist: up to 44 inches Hips: up to 42 inches Length (top back shoulder to hem): 39.5 inches Marked size 38, but the cut allows it to comfortably accommodate a range of sizes. ⸻ Styling & Occasions: This is one of those rare pieces that shape-shifts depending on styling: * Cinch it with a wide belt for a strong, runway-inspired power look * Wear it loose with heels for gallery openings, dinners, or cocktail events * Add tights and boots for a polished daytime city look * Style with flats or sandals for a chic resort or vacation statement * Layer under a tailored coat with the tie peeking out for a dramatic fall ensemble From daytime sophistication to evening presence, this dress moves effortlessly between worlds. ⸻ A true collector’s Yves Saint Laurent piece—rich in color, grounded in history, and endlessly versatile. Yves Saint Laurent, YSL Rive Gauche, Fall 1988 runway, 1988 YSL dress, vintage Yves Saint Laurent dress, Yves Saint Laurent runway dress, YSL floral silk dress, red floral silk dress, vintage designer dress, French designer dress, 1980s Yves Saint Laurent, 1980s runway dress, YSL tie neck dress, Saint Laurent vintage dress, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dress, vintage cocktail dress, collector Yves Saint Laurent, luxury vintage dress, Yves Saint Laurent floral dress...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Jersey Asymmetrical Draped Maxi Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Jersey Asymmetrical Draped Maxi Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Jersey Asymmetrical Draped Maxi Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent wonderfully wicked and sexy black asymmetrical draped maxi dress of silk jersey measures 59" in length in front, back is 42". The elastic draped ...

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1990s Italian Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Blue Black Floral Print Vintage 80s Silk Dress Size 42
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Blue Black Floral Print Vintage 80s Silk Dress Size 42

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Blue Black Floral Print Vintage 80s Silk Dress Size 42

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Rive Gauche blue and black floral / rose print short sleeve silk dress ! Pockets at each side of the waist. Features a vibrant blue flowers and r...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

YVES SAINT LAURENT F/W 1987 Collectors Runway & Campaign Bow Dress FR42
YVES SAINT LAURENT F/W 1987 Collectors Runway & Campaign Bow Dress FR42

YVES SAINT LAURENT F/W 1987 Collectors Runway & Campaign Bow Dress FR42

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Berlin, BE

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fall Winter 1987 Runway / Campaign Dress FR42 - Illustrated by René Gruau Brand: Yves Saint Laurent Designer: Yves Saint Laurent Collection: Fall / W...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

1977 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ivory Silk Crepe Dress
1977 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ivory Silk Crepe Dress

1977 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ivory Silk Crepe Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

We are attributing this enchanting 1970s silk crepe couture dress to the master couturier Yves Saint Laurent as part of his Les Espagnoles et les Romantiques collection for Spring 19...

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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Strapless Chiffon with Velvet "Bow" Cocktail Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Strapless Chiffon with Velvet "Bow" Cocktail Dress

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 Evening Dresses and Gowns

YVES SAINT LAURENT 2009 bronze metallic look V neck sheath dress FR40 S
YVES SAINT LAURENT 2009 bronze metallic look V neck sheath dress FR40 S

YVES SAINT LAURENT 2009 bronze metallic look V neck sheath dress FR40 S

By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati

Located in Hong Kong, NT

YVES SAINT LAURENT 2009 bronze metallic look V neck sheath dress FR40 S Reference: CAKK/A00040 Brand: Yves Saint Laurent Designer: Stefano Pilati Collection: 2009 Material: Wool, Ble...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent "Rive Gauche" 70s Black Scarf Blouse & Maxi Skirt Set
Yves Saint Laurent "Rive Gauche" 70s Black Scarf Blouse & Maxi Skirt Set

Yves Saint Laurent "Rive Gauche" 70s Black Scarf Blouse & Maxi Skirt Set

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Yves Saint Laurent "Rive Gauche" 1970s/80s black viscose scarf blouse and maxi pleated skirt ensemble Made in France, Size 36 (Small). Note that the skirt's waist has no stretch, co...

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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Fall 1988 Black One-Shoulder Textured Bow Dress Vintage YSL
Yves Saint Laurent Fall 1988 Black One-Shoulder Textured Bow Dress Vintage YSL

Yves Saint Laurent Fall 1988 Black One-Shoulder Textured Bow Dress Vintage YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

A dramatic and architectural Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche cocktail dress from the Fall/Winter 1988 collection, featuring Saint Laurent’s signature late 1980s sculptural bow shoulder. This era is known for its bold asymmetry and architectural silhouettes, both of which are fully expressed in this striking one-shoulder design. The oversized, origami-style structured bow at the shoulder is a key hallmark of YSL’s 1988...

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1980s Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

YVES SAINT LAURENT 2011 Runway wool black houndstooth fit flare dress FR36 S
YVES SAINT LAURENT 2011 Runway wool black houndstooth fit flare dress FR36 S

YVES SAINT LAURENT 2011 Runway wool black houndstooth fit flare dress FR36 S

By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati

Located in Hong Kong, NT

YVES SAINT LAURENT 2011 Runway wool black houndstooth fit flare dress FR36 S Reference: NILI/A00040 Brand: Yves Saint Laurent Designer: Stefano Pilati Collection: 2011 - Runway Mater...

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2010s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

2004 Vintage Tom Ford For Yves Saint Laurent Runway Dress
2004 Vintage Tom Ford For Yves Saint Laurent Runway Dress

2004 Vintage Tom Ford For Yves Saint Laurent Runway Dress

By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, 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 Evening Dresses and Gowns

Couture Yves Saint Laurent YSL Hand Painted Silk CrepeDeChine Pareo Shawl c1969
Couture Yves Saint Laurent YSL Hand Painted Silk CrepeDeChine Pareo Shawl c1969

Couture Yves Saint Laurent YSL Hand Painted Silk CrepeDeChine Pareo Shawl c1969

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Chicago, IL

Given the stenciled "YSL" logo that had been created in 1961 while the founding fashion designer was only producing haute couture, paired with the French-blue bordered "Yves Saint La...

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1960s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Ruched Evening Silk Dress -'00s
Yves Saint Laurent Ruched Evening Silk Dress -'00s

Yves Saint Laurent Ruched Evening Silk Dress -'00s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The Ruched Evening Silk Dress by Yves Saint Laurent is an iconic evening piece that embodies refinement, elegance, and couture luxury. Made from premium silk, it features a ruched de...

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Early 2000s Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Satin Dress by Stefano Pilati, 2008 Collection
Yves Saint Laurent Satin Dress by Stefano Pilati, 2008 Collection

Yves Saint Laurent Satin Dress by Stefano Pilati, 2008 Collection

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toulon, FR

Spring Summer 2008 Collection France Yves Saint Laurent sleeveless dress in amethyst silk satin. Spring Summer 2008 collection by Stéfano Pilati. Variation passage no. 14. Round neck...

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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent SS 1987 Runway YSL Yellow Bow Print Silk Blouse + Skirt Dress
Yves Saint Laurent SS 1987 Runway YSL Yellow Bow Print Silk Blouse + Skirt Dress

Yves Saint Laurent SS 1987 Runway YSL Yellow Bow Print Silk Blouse + Skirt Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare and beautiful vintage 80s ( Spring Summer 1987 ) YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche YSL runway bow print wrap blouse and skirt suit ensemble! Features a beautiful canary yellow, wit...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

1983 YVES SAINT LAURENT red floral silk RUNWAY dress
1983 YVES SAINT LAURENT red floral silk RUNWAY dress

1983 YVES SAINT LAURENT red floral silk RUNWAY dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Yves Saint Laurent, Spring 1983 An exceptionally rare Yves Saint Laurent runway dress from the Spring 1983 collection, also featured in the season’s advance press photos. Made of vi...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

2012 YSL Edition Soir Strapless Crystal Embellished Nude Silk Dress 6
2012 YSL Edition Soir Strapless Crystal Embellished Nude Silk Dress 6

2012 YSL Edition Soir Strapless Crystal Embellished Nude Silk Dress 6

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Montgomery, TX

2012 Yves Saint Laurent Edition Soir Embellished Strapless Silk Dress Carla Bruni-Sarkozy looked stunning in this column dress. Kylie Minogue wore the same gown to the BRIT Awards. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Blue Printed Silk Dress
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Blue Printed Silk Dress

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Blue Printed Silk Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Paris, FR

Yves Saint Laurent YSL blue silk printed dress featuring a jacquard silk, an animal print, a separated tie bow or belt (could worn in hair too)., a wrap skirt, short sleeves, padded ...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

An Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Evening Dress - Spring Summer 1978
An Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Evening Dress - Spring Summer 1978

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. Peplum dress with asymmetrical tr...

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1970s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

2012 Yves Saint Laurent Edition Soir Strapless White Silk Dress Size 4 NWT
2012 Yves Saint Laurent Edition Soir Strapless White Silk Dress Size 4 NWT

2012 Yves Saint Laurent Edition Soir Strapless White Silk Dress Size 4 NWT

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Montgomery, TX

2012 Yves Saint Laurent Edition Soir Embellished Strapless Silk Dress. Carla Bruni-Sarkozy looked stunning in this column dress. Kylie Minogue wore the same gown to the BRIT Awards....

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21st Century and Contemporary French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage c. 1986 Yves Saint Laurent Couture Crushed Velvet Numbered Dress Gown
Vintage c. 1986 Yves Saint Laurent Couture Crushed Velvet Numbered Dress Gown

Vintage c. 1986 Yves Saint Laurent Couture Crushed Velvet Numbered Dress Gown

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage 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 Velvet wit...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent SS 2008 Kate Moss Sz 40 / 8 One Shoulder Silk Rasperry Gown
Yves Saint Laurent SS 2008 Kate Moss Sz 40 / 8 One Shoulder Silk Rasperry Gown

Yves Saint Laurent SS 2008 Kate Moss Sz 40 / 8 One Shoulder Silk Rasperry Gown

By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati

Located in San Diego, CA

Spectacular and rare YVES SAINT LAURENT, by STEFANO PILATI Documented Spring Summer / Printemps Ete 2008 ad campaign one shoulder raspberry pink silk evening dress! Who could forget ...

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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ad Campaign Yves Saint Laurent YSL Fall / Winter 2008 Turquoise Blue Dress
Ad Campaign Yves Saint Laurent YSL Fall / Winter 2008 Turquoise Blue Dress

Ad Campaign Yves Saint Laurent YSL Fall / Winter 2008 Turquoise Blue Dress

By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent, 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 Evening Dresses and Gowns

2008 Yves Saint Laurent Embellished Leopard Silk Chiffon Backless Dress Gown
2008 Yves Saint Laurent Embellished Leopard Silk Chiffon Backless Dress Gown

2008 Yves Saint Laurent Embellished Leopard Silk Chiffon Backless Dress Gown

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Montgomery, TX

Striking and highly collectible Yves Saint Laurent leopard silk chiffon evening dress, produced in France in 2008. The dress features a dramatic halter neckline and fluid floor-leng...

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Early 2000s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Romper Black Rayon Sleeveless 1990s One Piece 90s
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Romper Black Rayon Sleeveless 1990s One Piece 90s

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Romper Black Rayon Sleeveless 1990s One Piece 90s

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in San Diego, CA

What's better than a little black dress? A vintage early 90s YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Rive Gauche black sleeveless rayon romper / jumpsuit / playsuit ! Features a tailored bodice with wide legs. PCOKETS at each side of the hips. Hidden zipper up the side with hook-and-eye closure. Fabric covered buttons at top left shoulder with hidden snaps. Can easily be dressed up or down, layered or alone. The pictured vintage Paloma Picasso black and gold leather belt...

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1990s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black Short Sleeve Large Size Belted Vintage 80s Dress
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black Short Sleeve Large Size Belted Vintage 80s Dress

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black Short Sleeve Large Size Belted Vintage 80s Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Rive Gauche black short sleeve belted dress ! Features buttons up the entire front of the dress. Pockets at each side of the hips....

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moroccan Kaftan in Turquoise and Gold Floral Brocade Metallic Lame
Moroccan Kaftan in Turquoise and Gold Floral Brocade Metallic Lame

Moroccan Kaftan in Turquoise and Gold Floral Brocade Metallic Lame

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Elegant Moroccan caftan in turquoise and gold floral lame metallic and embroidered trim, circa 1970s. This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand. It’s crafted in Morocco and tailored for a relaxed fit. One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern gown. The kaftan features a traditional neckline, embellished sleeves. It comes in 2 pieces, an under garment...

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20th Century Moroccan Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black and Yellow Floral Print Wrap Dress
Vintage Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black and Yellow Floral Print Wrap Dress

Vintage Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black and Yellow Floral Print Wrap Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1980s vintage Yves Saint Laurent white, black and yellow rose print silk wrap summer dress. Black silk piping on the sleeves and V neck collar. Hook an eye fastener. Dress is styled...

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Late 20th Century French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Silk Dress with Blue Floral Velvet Trim
Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Silk Dress with Blue Floral Velvet Trim

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Silk Dress with Blue Floral Velvet Trim

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Port Hope, ON

Is it boho, vestige of the 1920s or the creative mindset of Yves Saint Laurent? This silk dress in a lovely iridescent blue with a black floral print. There is a black velvet trim o...

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1980s French Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent evening dresses and gowns for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Yves Saint Laurent evening dresses and gowns 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 purple, red, 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, Thierry Mugler, and Chanel appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Yves Saint Laurent evening dresses and gowns from top boutiques around the world. Yves Saint Laurent evening dresses and gowns prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $270 and tops out at $110,000, while the average work can sell for $1,850.
Questions About Yves Saint Laurent Evening Dresses and Gowns
  • 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
    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 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
    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 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 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
    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 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.

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