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 Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Nano Sac De Jour Crema SoftSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Nano Sac De Jour Crema Soft

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Nano Sac De Jour Crema Soft

Condition: Excellent

$1,815

SAINT LAURENT Patent Opyum Appelle Moi Ankle Strap Pump 39 BlackSAINT LAURENT Patent Opyum Appelle Moi Ankle Strap Pump 39 Black

Saint Laurent

Patent Opyum Appelle Moi Ankle Strap Pump 39 Black

Condition: Very Good

$375

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Grey KakiSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Grey Kaki

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Grey Kaki

Condition: Very Good

$1,340

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

$2,515

SAINT LAURENT Metal Betty SL182 Sunglasses BlackSAINT LAURENT Metal Betty SL182 Sunglasses Black

Saint Laurent

Metal Betty SL182 Sunglasses Black

Condition: Very Good

$240

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Small Loulou Bowling Bag EarthSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Small Loulou Bowling Bag Earth

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Small Loulou Bowling Bag Earth

Condition: Excellent

$1,230

SAINT LAURENT Canvas Calfskin Monogram Lou Camera Bag Black Grey CreamSAINT LAURENT Canvas Calfskin Monogram Lou Camera Bag Black Grey Cream

Saint Laurent

Canvas Calfskin Monogram Lou Camera Bag Black Grey Cream

Condition: Excellent

$1,385

SAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Medium Monogram Kate Satchel RedSAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Medium Monogram Kate Satchel Red

Saint Laurent

Grain De Poudre Medium Monogram Kate Satchel Red

Condition: Excellent

$1,600

SAINT LAURENT Acetate Sunglasses SL 635 SilverSAINT LAURENT Acetate Sunglasses SL 635 Silver

Saint Laurent

Acetate Sunglasses SL 635 Silver

Condition: Giftable

$635

SAINT LAURENT Boucle Jaime Cube Charm Keychain MagentaSAINT LAURENT Boucle Jaime Cube Charm Keychain Magenta

Saint Laurent

Boucle Jaime Cube Charm Keychain Magenta

Condition: Very Good

$240

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Large Shopping Tote BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Large Shopping Tote Black

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Large Shopping Tote Black

Condition: Excellent

$1,385

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Large Shopping Tote Dark BeigeSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Large Shopping Tote Dark Beige

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Large Shopping Tote Dark Beige

Condition: Excellent

$1,065

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Toy Loulou Crossbody Bag BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Toy Loulou Crossbody Bag Black

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Toy Loulou Crossbody Bag Black

Condition: Excellent

$1,675

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 Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Toy Loulou Crossbody Bag BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Toy Loulou Crossbody Bag Black

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Toy Loulou Crossbody Bag Black

Condition: Excellent

$1,550

SAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Carre Satchel CinnamonSAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Carre Satchel Cinnamon

Saint Laurent

Smooth Calfskin Carre Satchel Cinnamon

Condition: Very Good

$1,385

SAINT LAURENT Acetate SL 113 Sunglasses BlackSAINT LAURENT Acetate SL 113 Sunglasses Black

Saint Laurent

Acetate SL 113 Sunglasses Black

Condition: Very Good

$175

SAINT LAURENT Metallic Calfskin Small Classic Monogram Kate Satchel GoldSAINT LAURENT Metallic Calfskin Small Classic Monogram Kate Satchel Gold

Saint Laurent

Metallic Calfskin Small Classic Monogram Kate Satchel Gold

Condition: Excellent

$1,660

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Toy Loulou Crossbody Bag MinkSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Toy Loulou Crossbody Bag Mink

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Toy Loulou Crossbody Bag Mink

Condition: Very Good

$1,445

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Large Shopping Tote Old BrandySAINT LAURENT Calfskin Large Shopping Tote Old Brandy

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Large Shopping Tote Old Brandy

Condition: Very Good

$850

SAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Monogram Kate Belt Bag BlackSAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Monogram Kate Belt Bag Black

Saint Laurent

Grain De Poudre Monogram Kate Belt Bag Black

Condition: Excellent

$1,015

SAINT LAURENT Grained Calfskin Small Sac De Jour FogSAINT LAURENT Grained Calfskin Small Sac De Jour Fog

Saint Laurent

Grained Calfskin Small Sac De Jour Fog

Condition: Very Good

$1,310

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Suede Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Suede Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Black

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Suede Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Black

Condition: Excellent

$1,230

SAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Small Solferino Satchel BlackSAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Small Solferino Satchel Black

Saint Laurent

Smooth Calfskin Small Solferino Satchel Black

Condition: Excellent

$2,305

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 Denim Suede Monogram Medium Niki Chain Satchel BlueSAINT LAURENT Denim Suede Monogram Medium Niki Chain Satchel Blue

Saint Laurent

Denim Suede Monogram Medium Niki Chain Satchel Blue

Condition: Very Good

$1,630

SAINT LAURENT Lambskin Carre Quilted Cassandre Chain Wallet BlackSAINT LAURENT Lambskin Carre Quilted Cassandre Chain Wallet Black

Saint Laurent

Lambskin Carre Quilted Cassandre Chain Wallet Black

Condition: Very Good

$1,600

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Medium Monogram Sunset BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Medium Monogram Sunset Black

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Medium Monogram Sunset Black

Condition: Excellent

$2,410

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Le 5 A 7 Hobo BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Le 5 A 7 Hobo Black

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Le 5 A 7 Hobo Black

Condition: Excellent

$2,135

SAINT LAURENT Mink Bleach Slides 39 WhiteSAINT LAURENT Mink Bleach Slides 39 White

Saint Laurent

Mink Bleach Slides 39 White

Condition: Excellent

$745

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

$1,420

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 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

$5,245

SAINT LAURENT Patent Tribute Lips Platform Sandals 40.5 BlackSAINT LAURENT Patent Tribute Lips Platform Sandals 40.5 Black

Saint Laurent

Patent Tribute Lips Platform Sandals 40.5 Black

Condition: Excellent

$425

SAINT LAURENT Box Calfskin Monogram Medium Solferino Satchel BlackSAINT LAURENT Box Calfskin Monogram Medium Solferino Satchel Black

Saint Laurent

Box Calfskin Monogram Medium Solferino Satchel Black

Condition: Excellent

$2,575

SAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Monogram Chain Wallet MarineSAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Monogram Chain Wallet Marine

Saint Laurent

Grain De Poudre Monogram Chain Wallet Marine

Condition: Very Good

$1,230

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Military OliveSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Military Olive

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Military Olive

Condition: Very Good

$1,495

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Toy Loulou Crossbody Bag BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Toy Loulou Crossbody Bag Black

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Toy Loulou Crossbody Bag Black

Condition: Excellent

$1,420

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 Calfskin Heart Studded Monogram Chain Wallet BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Heart Studded Monogram Chain Wallet Black

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Heart Studded Monogram Chain Wallet Black

Condition: Very Good

$1,065

SAINT LAURENT Metallic Calfskin Heart Monogram Crossbody Black RougeSAINT LAURENT Metallic Calfskin Heart Monogram Crossbody Black Rouge

Saint Laurent

Metallic Calfskin Heart Monogram Crossbody Black Rouge

Condition: Very Good

$940

SAINT LAURENT Patent Small Manhattan Shopper Tote BlackSAINT LAURENT Patent Small Manhattan Shopper Tote Black

Saint Laurent

Patent Small Manhattan Shopper Tote Black

Condition: Excellent

$1,280

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Toy Loulou Crossbody Bag LatteSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Toy Loulou Crossbody Bag Latte

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Toy Loulou Crossbody Bag Latte

Condition: Very Good

$1,600

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Monogram Narrow Square Buckle Belt 75 30 BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Monogram Narrow Square Buckle Belt 75 30 Black

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Monogram Narrow Square Buckle Belt 75 30 Black

Condition: Excellent

$455

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag CinnamonSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Cinnamon

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Cinnamon

Condition: Excellent

$1,600

SAINT LAURENT Metal Sunglasses SL M75 Black GoldSAINT LAURENT Metal Sunglasses SL M75 Black Gold

Saint Laurent

Metal Sunglasses SL M75 Black Gold

Condition: Excellent

$270

SAINT LAURENT Patent Calfskin Zoe 105 Slingback Pump 39 RedSAINT LAURENT Patent Calfskin Zoe 105 Slingback Pump 39 Red

Saint Laurent

Patent Calfskin Zoe 105 Slingback Pump 39 Red

Condition: Excellent

$480

SAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Chevron Monogram Bill Pouch Sea SaltSAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Chevron Monogram Bill Pouch Sea Salt

Saint Laurent

Grain De Poudre Chevron Monogram Bill Pouch Sea Salt

Condition: Excellent

$400

SAINT LAURENT Lambskin Quilted Binocular Case BlackSAINT LAURENT Lambskin Quilted Binocular Case Black

Saint Laurent

Lambskin Quilted Binocular Case Black

Condition: Excellent

$940

SAINT LAURENT Lambskin Matelasse Chevron Small Monogram Satchel OxbloodSAINT LAURENT Lambskin Matelasse Chevron Small Monogram Satchel Oxblood

Saint Laurent

Lambskin Matelasse Chevron Small Monogram Satchel Oxblood

Condition: Very Good

$1,495

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 Sheepskin Small Cabas Chyc EarthSAINT LAURENT Sheepskin Small Cabas Chyc Earth

Saint Laurent

Sheepskin Small Cabas Chyc Earth

Condition: Good

$560

SAINT LAURENT Shearling Mini Pac Pac Pouch On Chain BlackSAINT LAURENT Shearling Mini Pac Pac Pouch On Chain Black

Saint Laurent

Shearling Mini Pac Pac Pouch On Chain Black

Condition: Excellent

$635

SAINT LAURENT Suede Studded Medium Classic Monogram Kate Satchel BlackSAINT LAURENT Suede Studded Medium Classic Monogram Kate Satchel Black

Saint Laurent

Suede Studded Medium Classic Monogram Kate Satchel Black

Condition: Very Good

$1,280

SAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Carre Satchel BrownSAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Carre Satchel Brown

Saint Laurent

Smooth Calfskin Carre Satchel Brown

Condition: Excellent

$1,600

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Key Pouch BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Key Pouch Black

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Key Pouch Black

Condition: Excellent

$480

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Mini Suzanne Hobo SaffranSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Mini Suzanne Hobo Saffran

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Mini Suzanne Hobo Saffran

Condition: Very Good

$425

SAINT LAURENT Box Calfskin Le Carre Satchel BlueSAINT LAURENT Box Calfskin Le Carre Satchel Blue

Saint Laurent

Box Calfskin Le Carre Satchel Blue

Condition: Very Good

$1,400

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 Calfskin Zoe Chain Bag Eros RedSAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Zoe Chain Bag Eros Red

Saint Laurent

Smooth Calfskin Zoe Chain Bag Eros Red

Condition: Very Good

$590

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Crystal Embellished Nano Sac de Jour BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Crystal Embellished Nano Sac de Jour Black

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Crystal Embellished Nano Sac de Jour Black

Condition: Very Good

$1,445

SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Monogram Sunset Chain Wallet Sunset BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Monogram Sunset Chain Wallet Sunset Black

Saint Laurent

Calfskin Monogram Sunset Chain Wallet Sunset Black

Condition: Very Good

$1,280

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