Saint Laurent

Yves Henri Donta Matthieu-Saint-Laurent was born in Oran, Algeria on August 1, 1936. Growing up in the Mediterranean, his family home was a villa that he shared with his two sisters. During his childhood, Yves passed a lot of his time making paper dolls, eventually graduating to designing dresses for his mother and sister in his teenage years. At 18, he moved to Paris to attend the prestigious Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture and became increasingly noticed for his intricate design work. It was around that time when Saint Laurent met fashion designer Christian Dior, who instantly recognized his talent and helped guide Saint Laurent in honing his craft as a designer in the years to come. Of Dior, Saint Laurent would later recall, “Dior fascinated me. I couldn't speak in front of him. He taught me the basis of my art. Whatever was to happen next, I never forgot the years I spent at by his side.” In his beginning years at the House of Dior, Saint Laurent worked on simple tasks before he finally became qualified to submit sketches for Dior’s couture collection. After that, Saint Laurent began to submit sketches more frequently for the subsequent collections until finally, in 1957, Dior chose him as his successor to run the House of Dior. It was then that, at the age of 21, Saint Laurent took the helm as artistic director of the House, and would later be credited for protecting it from a financial shipwreck with his spring 1958 collection. In this collection, Saint Laurent featured cleaner lines than the more structured silhouettes of Dior’s “New Look” collection, gaining Saint Laurent notoriety for designs that included his famous “trapeze dress.” This dress featured narrow shoulders and slim, long lines that flared at the bottom. Amidst his growing popularity, it was around this time in his career that, for the sake of the international press, Saint Laurent began using a shortened version of his last name. A few years later, Saint Laurent was drafted for military service in the French Army in 1960. After only 20 days of his service, Saint Laurent was hospitalized as a result of severe hazing from his fellow officers. At this time, Saint Laurent was also terminated from the House of Dior, which led to his decline into depression and drug abuse, a habit that over the years would prove an addiction. Later that same year, in 1960, Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé entered a joint venture in establishing their fashion house, Yves Saint Laurent (YSL). In the decades of the 1960’s and 1970’s, the YSL house spearheaded design trends that included the beatnik look, tight trousers, thigh-high boots, safari jackets for both sexes and the famous “Le Smoking” tuxedo suit for women. The YSL design of this time period also incorporated silhouettes from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. Saint Laurent is purported to be the first French designer to establish a complete line of prêt-à-porter (ready-to-wear) clothing, which was launched as a way to bring haute couture to the masses, according to fashion journalist Alicia Drake. Other fashion houses were establishing similar lines at the same time, though YSL was the first to launch this revolutionary type of fashion line. On September 26, 1966, the first of YSL’s Rive Gauche stores, one that offered YSL’s new prêt-à-porter line, opened on the rue de Tournon in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. Saint Laurent attended the premiere, which welcomed French actress Catherine Deneuve as its first customer. Years later, in 1983, Saint Laurent was honored by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which held a solo exhibition for the designer. This accolade was a first, as no other living fashion designer had received this privilege. Almost 20 years later, in 2001, Saint Laurent would again receive an honor, this time by French president Jacques Chirac, by being awarded the rank of Commander of the Légion d'Honneur. Shortly afterwards, in 2002, Saint Laurent retired and lived mostly in reclusivity, splitting his time between his two homes in Normandy and Morocco with his French Bulldog Moujik. Though retired, Saint Laurent’s signature looks continued to inspire the work of other designers, who reinterpreted them in their own lines. To this day, though Saint Laurent is best known for sparking clothing design trends that include peasant blouses and bolero jackets, YSL handbags, shoes, jewelry and perfume are still considered timeless pieces by haute couture aficionados.
1,385 items
    1. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Dark BeigeSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Dark Beige

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Dark Beige

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,250

    2. SAINT LAURENT Canvas Striped Toy Shopping Tote Grey BlackSAINT LAURENT Canvas Striped Toy Shopping Tote Grey Black

      Saint Laurent Canvas Striped Toy Shopping Tote Grey Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $425

    3. SAINT LAURENT Crystal Drop Clip Earrings SilverSAINT LAURENT Crystal Drop Clip Earrings Silver

      Saint Laurent Crystal Drop Clip Earrings Silver

      Condition: Excellent

      $450

    4. SAINT LAURENT Grained Calfskin Topstitch Baby Sac De Jour FogSAINT LAURENT Grained Calfskin Topstitch Baby Sac De Jour Fog

      Saint Laurent Grained Calfskin Topstitch Baby Sac De Jour Fog

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,495

    5. SAINT LAURENT Pony Hair Leopard Print Y Ligne ClutchSAINT LAURENT Pony Hair Leopard Print Y Ligne Clutch

      Saint Laurent Pony Hair Leopard Print Y Ligne Clutch

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $350

    6. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Tribute 105 Platform Sandals 38.5 AmberSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Tribute 105 Platform Sandals 38.5 Amber

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Tribute 105 Platform Sandals 38.5 Amber

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $495

    7. SAINT LAURENT Shearling Monogram Mini Sade Tube Bag NaturalSAINT LAURENT Shearling Monogram Mini Sade Tube Bag Natural

      Saint Laurent Shearling Monogram Mini Sade Tube Bag Natural

      Condition: Excellent

      $795

    8. SAINT LAURENT Lambskin Quilted Gaby Credit Card Case BlackSAINT LAURENT Lambskin Quilted Gaby Credit Card Case Black

      Saint Laurent Lambskin Quilted Gaby Credit Card Case Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $325

    9. SAINT LAURENT Patent Matelasse Chevron Monogram Envelope Clutch BlackSAINT LAURENT Patent Matelasse Chevron Monogram Envelope Clutch Black

      Saint Laurent Patent Matelasse Chevron Monogram Envelope Clutch Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $695

    10. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Deep MarineSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Deep Marine

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Deep Marine

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $950

    11. SAINT LAURENT Satin Mesh Studded Mini Heart Bag Dark RutenioSAINT LAURENT Satin Mesh Studded Mini Heart Bag Dark Rutenio

      Saint Laurent Satin Mesh Studded Mini Heart Bag Dark Rutenio

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,495

    12. SAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Small Monogram Kate Satchel BlackSAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Small Monogram Kate Satchel Black

      Saint Laurent Grain De Poudre Small Monogram Kate Satchel Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,350

    13. SAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Matelasse Chevron Monogram Chain Wallet BlackSAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Matelasse Chevron Monogram Chain Wallet Black

      Saint Laurent Grain De Poudre Matelasse Chevron Monogram Chain Wallet Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,295

    14. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Small Monogram Kate Satchel BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Small Monogram Kate Satchel Black

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Small Monogram Kate Satchel Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $825

    15. SAINT LAURENT Plunged Lambskin Calypso Mini Hobo BlackSAINT LAURENT Plunged Lambskin Calypso Mini Hobo Black

      Saint Laurent Plunged Lambskin Calypso Mini Hobo Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,450

    16. SAINT LAURENT Raffia Calfskin Panier Rectangle Tote BlackSAINT LAURENT Raffia Calfskin Panier Rectangle Tote Black

      Saint Laurent Raffia Calfskin Panier Rectangle Tote Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,525

    17. SAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Cassandre Credit Card Wallet BlackSAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Cassandre Credit Card Wallet Black

      Saint Laurent Smooth Calfskin Cassandre Credit Card Wallet Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $350

    18. SAINT LAURENT Lambskin Quilted Micro Gaby Vanity Case BlackSAINT LAURENT Lambskin Quilted Micro Gaby Vanity Case Black

      Saint Laurent Lambskin Quilted Micro Gaby Vanity Case Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,450

    19. SAINT LAURENT Raffia Cassandre Mini Pochon Crossbody Bag Brick NaturalSAINT LAURENT Raffia Cassandre Mini Pochon Crossbody Bag Brick Natural

      Saint Laurent Raffia Cassandre Mini Pochon Crossbody Bag Brick Natural

      Condition: Excellent

      $750

    20. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Medium Monogram Monochrome Sunset BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Medium Monogram Monochrome Sunset Black

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Medium Monogram Monochrome Sunset Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,495

    21. SAINT LAURENT Long Tassel Bag Necklace BlackSAINT LAURENT Long Tassel Bag Necklace Black

      Saint Laurent Long Tassel Bag Necklace Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $395

    22. SAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Manhattan Nano Shopper Tote CognacSAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Manhattan Nano Shopper Tote Cognac

      Saint Laurent Smooth Calfskin Manhattan Nano Shopper Tote Cognac

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,850

    23. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Phone Holder Crossbody BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Phone Holder Crossbody Black

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Phone Holder Crossbody Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $395

    24. SAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Small Le 5 A 7 Soft Hobo Sea SaltSAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Small Le 5 A 7 Soft Hobo Sea Salt

      Saint Laurent Smooth Calfskin Small Le 5 A 7 Soft Hobo Sea Salt

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,950

    25. SAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Le 5 A 7 Hobo BlackSAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Le 5 A 7 Hobo Black

      Saint Laurent Smooth Calfskin Le 5 A 7 Hobo Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $2,395

    26. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Baby Sac De Jour Crema SoftSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Baby Sac De Jour Crema Soft

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Baby Sac De Jour Crema Soft

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $845

    27. SAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Matelasse Chevron Large Monogram Satchel BlackSAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Matelasse Chevron Large Monogram Satchel Black

      Saint Laurent Grain De Poudre Matelasse Chevron Large Monogram Satchel Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,295

    28. SAINT LAURENT Cotton Studded Le 5 A 7 Soft Hobo BlackSAINT LAURENT Cotton Studded Le 5 A 7 Soft Hobo Black

      Saint Laurent Cotton Studded Le 5 A 7 Soft Hobo Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,550

    29. SAINT LAURENT Lambskin Quilted Maxi Icare Shopping Tote BlackSAINT LAURENT Lambskin Quilted Maxi Icare Shopping Tote Black

      Saint Laurent Lambskin Quilted Maxi Icare Shopping Tote Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $4,195

    30. SAINT LAURENT Grained Deerskin Bea Tote BlackSAINT LAURENT Grained Deerskin Bea Tote Black

      Saint Laurent Grained Deerskin Bea Tote Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $2,750

    31. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Medium Loulou Chain Satchel BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Medium Loulou Chain Satchel Black

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Medium Loulou Chain Satchel Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $2,150

    32. SAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Small Manhattan Shoulder Bag Rosy SandSAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Small Manhattan Shoulder Bag Rosy Sand

      Saint Laurent Smooth Calfskin Small Manhattan Shoulder Bag Rosy Sand

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,825

    33. SAINT LAURENT Grained Calfskin Large Sac De Jour Carryall BlackSAINT LAURENT Grained Calfskin Large Sac De Jour Carryall Black

      Saint Laurent Grained Calfskin Large Sac De Jour Carryall Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,750

    34. SAINT LAURENT Lambskin Quilted Monogram Medium Solferino Satchel BlackSAINT LAURENT Lambskin Quilted Monogram Medium Solferino Satchel Black

      Saint Laurent Lambskin Quilted Monogram Medium Solferino Satchel Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,350

    35. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Andy Low Top Sneakers 39 BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Andy Low Top Sneakers 39 Black

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Andy Low Top Sneakers 39 Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $350

    36. SAINT LAURENT Suede Lambskin Jaime Cube Charm Keychain BlackSAINT LAURENT Suede Lambskin Jaime Cube Charm Keychain Black

      Saint Laurent Suede Lambskin Jaime Cube Charm Keychain Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $295

    37. SAINT LAURENT Lambskin Monogram Loulou Puffer Pouch Clutch BlackSAINT LAURENT Lambskin Monogram Loulou Puffer Pouch Clutch Black

      Saint Laurent Lambskin Monogram Loulou Puffer Pouch Clutch Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $850

    38. SAINT LAURENT Patent Monogram Phone Holder Crossbody ChataigneSAINT LAURENT Patent Monogram Phone Holder Crossbody Chataigne

      Saint Laurent Patent Monogram Phone Holder Crossbody Chataigne

      Condition: Excellent

      $825

    39. SAINT LAURENT Grained Calfskin Nano Sac De Jour JauneSAINT LAURENT Grained Calfskin Nano Sac De Jour Jaune

      Saint Laurent Grained Calfskin Nano Sac De Jour Jaune

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,595

    40. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Medium Monogram Sunset Rouge ErosSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Medium Monogram Sunset Rouge Eros

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Medium Monogram Sunset Rouge Eros

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,975

    41. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Military GreenSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Military Green

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Military Green

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,350

    42. SAINT LAURENT Vendome Bianca 85 Platform Sandals 41 PearlSAINT LAURENT Vendome Bianca 85 Platform Sandals 41 Pearl

      Saint Laurent Vendome Bianca 85 Platform Sandals 41 Pearl

      Condition: Excellent

      $475

    43. SAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Small Le 5 A 7 Soft Hobo FoxSAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Small Le 5 A 7 Soft Hobo Fox

      Saint Laurent Smooth Calfskin Small Le 5 A 7 Soft Hobo Fox

      Condition: Excellent

      $2,550

    44. SAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Le 5 A 7 Mini Hobo BlackSAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Le 5 A 7 Mini Hobo Black

      Saint Laurent Smooth Calfskin Le 5 A 7 Mini Hobo Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,375

    45. SAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Manhattan Shoulder Bag Dark GreenSAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Manhattan Shoulder Bag Dark Green

      Saint Laurent Smooth Calfskin Manhattan Shoulder Bag Dark Green

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,995

    46. SAINT LAURENT Canvas Small Monogram Hibiscus Print Kate Satchel BlueSAINT LAURENT Canvas Small Monogram Hibiscus Print Kate Satchel Blue

      Saint Laurent Canvas Small Monogram Hibiscus Print Kate Satchel Blue

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,495

    47. SAINT LAURENT Grained Calfskin Small Le 5 A 7 Soft Hobo BlackSAINT LAURENT Grained Calfskin Small Le 5 A 7 Soft Hobo Black

      Saint Laurent Grained Calfskin Small Le 5 A 7 Soft Hobo Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $2,195

    48. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Nano Sac De Jour OrangeSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Nano Sac De Jour Orange

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Nano Sac De Jour Orange

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,250

    49. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Small Loulou Chain Satchel BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Small Loulou Chain Satchel Black

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Small Loulou Chain Satchel Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,395

    50. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Medium Monogram Sunset  FogSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Medium Monogram Sunset  Fog

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Medium Monogram Sunset Fog

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,250

    51. SAINT LAURENT Lambskin Matelasse Chevron Medium Monogram Satchel MimosaSAINT LAURENT Lambskin Matelasse Chevron Medium Monogram Satchel Mimosa

      Saint Laurent Lambskin Matelasse Chevron Medium Monogram Satchel Mimosa

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,595

    52. SAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Uptown Pouch BlackSAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Uptown Pouch Black

      Saint Laurent Grain De Poudre Uptown Pouch Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $595

    53. SAINT LAURENT Linen Calfskin Rive Gauche Tote Optic WhiteSAINT LAURENT Linen Calfskin Rive Gauche Tote Optic White

      Saint Laurent Linen Calfskin Rive Gauche Tote Optic White

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,325

    54. SAINT LAURENT Suede Matelasse Monogram Large Jamie 4.3 Brown CaramelSAINT LAURENT Suede Matelasse Monogram Large Jamie 4.3 Brown Caramel

      Saint Laurent Suede Matelasse Monogram Large Jamie 4.3 Brown Caramel

      Condition: Excellent

      $3,750

    55. SAINT LAURENT Canvas Beach Shopping East West Tote BlackSAINT LAURENT Canvas Beach Shopping East West Tote Black

      Saint Laurent Canvas Beach Shopping East West Tote Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $625

    56. SAINT LAURENT Canvas Uptown Pouch Natural Beige BrickSAINT LAURENT Canvas Uptown Pouch Natural Beige Brick

      Saint Laurent Canvas Uptown Pouch Natural Beige Brick

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $550

    57. SAINT LAURENT Goatskin Belle De Jour Flap Wallet Rouge OrientSAINT LAURENT Goatskin Belle De Jour Flap Wallet Rouge Orient

      Saint Laurent Goatskin Belle De Jour Flap Wallet Rouge Orient

      Condition: Worn

      $295

    58. SAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Passport Holder BlackSAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Passport Holder Black

      Saint Laurent Grain De Poudre Passport Holder Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $395

    59. SAINT LAURENT Vegetable Le 5 A 7 Mini Hobo Rosy SandSAINT LAURENT Vegetable Le 5 A 7 Mini Hobo Rosy Sand

      Saint Laurent Vegetable Le 5 A 7 Mini Hobo Rosy Sand

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,595

    60. SAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Small Le 5 A 7 Soft Hobo BlackSAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Small Le 5 A 7 Soft Hobo Black

      Saint Laurent Smooth Calfskin Small Le 5 A 7 Soft Hobo Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $2,295

    61. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Black

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,150

    62. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Mini Toy Shopping Tote Crema SoftSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Mini Toy Shopping Tote Crema Soft

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Mini Toy Shopping Tote Crema Soft

      Condition: Excellent

      $825

    63. SAINT LAURENT Patent Calfskin Opyum 110 Sandals 41 BlackSAINT LAURENT Patent Calfskin Opyum 110 Sandals 41 Black

      Saint Laurent Patent Calfskin Opyum 110 Sandals 41 Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $795

    64. SAINT LAURENT Jersey Wool Patchwork Monogram Medium Jamie Off WhiteSAINT LAURENT Jersey Wool Patchwork Monogram Medium Jamie Off White

      Saint Laurent Jersey Wool Patchwork Monogram Medium Jamie Off White

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,195

    65. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Classic Y Ligne Chain Wallet BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Classic Y Ligne Chain Wallet Black

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Classic Y Ligne Chain Wallet Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $695

    66. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Medium Loulou Chain Satchel BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Medium Loulou Chain Satchel Black

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Medium Loulou Chain Satchel Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $2,195

    67. SAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Uptown Pouch Dark BeigeSAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Uptown Pouch Dark Beige

      Saint Laurent Grain De Poudre Uptown Pouch Dark Beige

      Condition: Excellent

      $850

    68. SAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Matelasse Chevron Monogram Chain Wallet BlackSAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Matelasse Chevron Monogram Chain Wallet Black

      Saint Laurent Grain De Poudre Matelasse Chevron Monogram Chain Wallet Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,350

    69. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag AsphaltSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Asphalt

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Asphalt

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $995

    70. SAINT LAURENT Satin Crystal Martinique 110 Pump 37 BlackSAINT LAURENT Satin Crystal Martinique 110 Pump 37 Black

      Saint Laurent Satin Crystal Martinique 110 Pump 37 Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $495

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