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.
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SAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Monogram Cassandra Chain Wallet Crema SoftSAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Monogram Cassandra Chain Wallet Crema Soft

Saint Laurent

Grain De Poudre Monogram Cassandra Chain Wallet Crema Soft

Condition: Excellent

$1,385

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

$685

SAINT LAURENT Lambskin Diamond Quilted Angie Chain Bag BurgundySAINT LAURENT Lambskin Diamond Quilted Angie Chain Bag Burgundy

Saint Laurent

Lambskin Diamond Quilted Angie Chain Bag Burgundy

Condition: Very Good

$1,695

SAINT LAURENT Tapestry Bouquet Monogram Chain Wallet Beige Rogue BlueSAINT LAURENT Tapestry Bouquet Monogram Chain Wallet Beige Rogue Blue

Saint Laurent

Tapestry Bouquet Monogram Chain Wallet Beige Rogue Blue

Condition: Excellent

$1,230

SAINT LAURENT Metallic Calfskin Monogram Envelope Chain Wallet GoldSAINT LAURENT Metallic Calfskin Monogram Envelope Chain Wallet Gold

Saint Laurent

Metallic Calfskin Monogram Envelope Chain Wallet Gold

Condition: Very Good

$960

SAINT LAURENT Satin Woven Monogram Kate Tassel Chain Wallet Guava PinkSAINT LAURENT Satin Woven Monogram Kate Tassel Chain Wallet Guava Pink

Saint Laurent

Satin Woven Monogram Kate Tassel Chain Wallet Guava Pink

Condition: Excellent

$1,420

SAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Mini Paris Bag MustardSAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Mini Paris Bag Mustard

Saint Laurent

Smooth Calfskin Mini Paris Bag Mustard

Condition: Excellent

$850

SAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Monogram Uptown Pouch BlackSAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Monogram Uptown Pouch Black

Saint Laurent

Grain De Poudre Monogram Uptown Pouch Black

Condition: Excellent

$695

SAINT LAURENT Smooth Shiny Calfskin Uptown Pouch Crema SoftSAINT LAURENT Smooth Shiny Calfskin Uptown Pouch Crema Soft

Saint Laurent

Smooth Shiny Calfskin Uptown Pouch Crema Soft

Condition: Excellent

$745

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Chevron Medium Monogram Satchel RedSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Chevron Medium Monogram Satchel Red

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Matelasse Chevron Medium Monogram Satchel Red

Condition: Very Good

$950

SAINT LAURENT Satin Monogram Kate Tassel Chain Wallet BlackSAINT LAURENT Satin Monogram Kate Tassel Chain Wallet Black

Saint Laurent

Satin Monogram Kate Tassel Chain Wallet Black

Condition: Excellent

$1,210

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Chevron Monogram A5 Wristlet BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Chevron Monogram A5 Wristlet Black

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Matelasse Chevron Monogram A5 Wristlet Black

Condition: Excellent

$635

SAINT LAURENT Velvet Crystal Monogram Kate Tassel Chain Wallet BlackSAINT LAURENT Velvet Crystal Monogram Kate Tassel Chain Wallet Black

Saint Laurent

Velvet Crystal Monogram Kate Tassel Chain Wallet Black

Condition: Very Good

$960

SAINT LAURENT Textured Patent Monogram Large Belle De Jour Clutch RedSAINT LAURENT Textured Patent Monogram Large Belle De Jour Clutch Red

Saint Laurent

Textured Patent Monogram Large Belle De Jour Clutch Red

Condition: Very Good

$480

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: Very Good

$850

SAINT LAURENT Lambskin Long Calypso Pouch BlackSAINT LAURENT Lambskin Long Calypso Pouch Black

Saint Laurent

Lambskin Long Calypso Pouch Black

Condition: New

$960

SAINT LAURENT Mesh Crystal Fanny Shoulder Bag BlackSAINT LAURENT Mesh Crystal Fanny Shoulder Bag Black

Saint Laurent

Mesh Crystal Fanny Shoulder Bag Black

Condition: Excellent

$1,660

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

$960

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Embossed Crocodile North South Kaia Satchel BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Embossed Crocodile North South Kaia Satchel Black

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Embossed Crocodile North South Kaia Satchel Black

Condition: Very Good

$1,150

SAINT LAURENT Lacquered Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Large MidnightSAINT LAURENT Lacquered Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Large Midnight

Saint Laurent

Lacquered Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Large Midnight

Condition: Excellent

$1,385

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Monogram Take Away Box Dusty Vintage Brown GoldSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Monogram Take Away Box Dusty Vintage Brown Gold

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Monogram Take Away Box Dusty Vintage Brown Gold

Condition: Excellent

$2,135

SAINT LAURENT Lambskin Diamond Quilted Monogram Angie Chain Bag BlackSAINT LAURENT Lambskin Diamond Quilted Monogram Angie Chain Bag Black

Saint Laurent

Lambskin Diamond Quilted Monogram Angie Chain Bag Black

Condition: Very Good

$1,280

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Monogram Large Belle De Jour Clutch BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Monogram Large Belle De Jour Clutch Black

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Monogram Large Belle De Jour Clutch Black

Condition: Very Good

$635

SAINT LAURENT Suede Contrast Stitching Monogram Kate 99 BlackSAINT LAURENT Suede Contrast Stitching Monogram Kate 99 Black

Saint Laurent

Suede Contrast Stitching Monogram Kate 99 Black

Condition: Very Good

$1,445

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Classic Monogram Cassandre Clutch BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Classic Monogram Cassandre Clutch Black

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Classic Monogram Cassandre Clutch Black

Condition: Excellent

$960

SAINT LAURENT Raffia Monogram Medium Jamie BlackSAINT LAURENT Raffia Monogram Medium Jamie Black

Saint Laurent

Raffia Monogram Medium Jamie Black

Condition: Excellent

$2,775

SAINT LAURENT Patent Monogram Large Belle De Jour Clutch BlackSAINT LAURENT Patent Monogram Large Belle De Jour Clutch Black

Saint Laurent

Patent Monogram Large Belle De Jour Clutch Black

Condition: Very Good

$520

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

$590

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

$745

SAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Monogram Uptown Chain Wallet ChartreuseSAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Monogram Uptown Chain Wallet Chartreuse

Saint Laurent

Grain De Poudre Monogram Uptown Chain Wallet Chartreuse

Condition: Excellent

$1,170

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Uptown Monogram Pouch BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Uptown Monogram Pouch Black

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Uptown Monogram Pouch Black

Condition: Excellent

$670

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Uptown Monogram Pouch BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Uptown Monogram Pouch Black

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Uptown Monogram Pouch Black

Condition: Excellent

$695

SAINT LAURENT Velvet Crystal Monogram Chain Wallet BlackSAINT LAURENT Velvet Crystal Monogram Chain Wallet Black

Saint Laurent

Velvet Crystal Monogram Chain Wallet Black

Condition: Very Good

$960

SAINT LAURENT Lambskin Quilted Sade Envelope Clutch Nude PowderSAINT LAURENT Lambskin Quilted Sade Envelope Clutch Nude Powder

Saint Laurent

Lambskin Quilted Sade Envelope Clutch Nude Powder

Condition: Excellent

$615

SAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Uptown Pouch Blanc VintageSAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Uptown Pouch Blanc Vintage

Saint Laurent

Grain De Poudre Uptown Pouch Blanc Vintage

Condition: Excellent

$695

SAINT LAURENT Satin Kate Tassel Chain Wallet GoldSAINT LAURENT Satin Kate Tassel Chain Wallet Gold

Saint Laurent

Satin Kate Tassel Chain Wallet Gold

Condition: Excellent

$1,525

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

$590

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

$625

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: Very Good

$590

SAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Monogram Uptown Baby Pouch BlackSAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Monogram Uptown Baby Pouch Black

Saint Laurent

Grain De Poudre Monogram Uptown Baby Pouch Black

Condition: Excellent

$560

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Stud Sac De Jour Clutch BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Stud Sac De Jour Clutch Black

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Stud Sac De Jour Clutch Black

Condition: Very Good

$400

SAINT LAURENT Velvet Y Quilted Monogram Toy Loulou Crossbody Bag French BurgundySAINT LAURENT Velvet Y Quilted Monogram Toy Loulou Crossbody Bag French Burgundy

Saint Laurent

Velvet Y Quilted Monogram Toy Loulou Crossbody Bag French Burgundy

Condition: Very Good

$1,195$1,135

SAINT LAURENT Smooth Shiny Calfskin Uptown Pouch Crema SoftSAINT LAURENT Smooth Shiny Calfskin Uptown Pouch Crema Soft

Saint Laurent

Smooth Shiny Calfskin Uptown Pouch Crema Soft

Condition: Excellent

$695$660

SAINT LAURENT Suede Woven Baby Victoire Chain Clutch Bag BlackSAINT LAURENT Suede Woven Baby Victoire Chain Clutch Bag Black

Saint Laurent

Suede Woven Baby Victoire Chain Clutch Bag Black

Condition: Excellent

$1,600$1,520

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