Question 1

Where is Yves Saint Laurent from?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What is Yves Saint Laurent’s logo?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What yves saint laurent mean?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

How do you pronounce Yves Saint Laurent?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What is Yves Saint Laurent famous for?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What is Yves Saint Laurent’s style?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What was Yves Saint Laurent known for?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

When was Yves Saint Laurent founded?

Accepted Answer

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.Find vintage Yves Saint Laurent bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Question 9

Is Yves Saint Laurent an entrepreneur?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

Who designs for Yves Saint Laurent?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

What inspired Yves Saint Laurent?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

Who is Yves Saint Laurent owned by?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

What's the difference between Yves Saint Laurent and Saint Laurent?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

How do I authenticate an Yves Saint Laurent scarf?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

How do I authenticate an Yves Saint Laurent bag?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

How old is the Yves Saint Laurent company?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

Who designs Yves Saint Laurent menswear?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

Is Yves Saint Laurent a luxury brand?

Accepted Answer

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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Question 19

How can I tell if Yves Saint Laurent is real?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

Which style is an innovation by Yves Saint Laurent?

Accepted Answer

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.

Estate Of Yves Saint Laurent

Vintage 1960s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

60s Heavy Chain Link Necklace With Elephant Pendant By Roger Scemama for YSL

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Rare Set of Four Iron Chairs and Ottomans by Salterini

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Tables

Moroccan Star Shape Blue Side Tables 1960s Pair of Moorish Tables

Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co. Natural Pearl Ten Strand Collar Necklace

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co. Interlocking Rings Pendant Necklace

Mid-20th Century Australian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Australian Black Opal Onyx Earrings Pendant Made for Jessye Norman Opera Legend

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Large Eileen Gray Table Lamp by Jumo

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Iconic Eileen Gray Table Lamp by Jumo, circa 1950

20th Century French Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Herve Van Der Straeten Sun Necklace Made for Jessye Norman Opera Legend

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Iconic Eileen Gray Mermaid Table Lamp by Jumo

1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Horst P. HorstDoris Duke, Shangri La. Portfolio. 10 archival pigment prints encased in box, 1966

1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Horst P. HorstAround That Time - Baroness Pauline de Rothschild, 1969, 1969

2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance

2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour Lawrance

2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Special Edition Pierre Frey Fabric, Borghese Long Sofa, Duchaufour Lawrance

20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Yves Saint Laurent Numbered Collar presented by funkyfinders

1980s Skirts

c1980 XL Yves Saint Laurent Ball Gown Skirt

1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

c.1980 Important Ruffled Yves Saint Laurent Set

1970s French Berets

YSL Vintage Hat Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Beret in Chocolate Brown Velvet

1970s French Jackets

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Jacket Silk Striped Zip Front Vintage YSL France

1990s European Informal Dresses

1992 Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Navy Blue Runway Dress W Gold Crystal Buttons

1980s Clothing

1980s YSL Gray Flannel Pants

1980s Clothing

1980s Watch Plaid YSL Trouser

Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

WILLIAM de LILLO as worn by the Duchess of Windsor 1968

Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

WILLIAM de LILLO as worn by The Duchess of Windsor 1968

Early 20th Century French Shawls

French Couture Embroidered Silk Christening Robe

1960s American Skirts

1960s Vintage Midi Skirt in Red Green Plaid Fuzzy Mohair w Shawl Scarf

1970s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1970 Sant Angelo Documented Bohemian Print Cotton Dress Worn by Zsa Zsa Gabor

1980s Russian Jackets

1980s Elena Pelevina Colorful Handcrafted Russian Folk Art Quilted Jacket

1960s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

c1966 Yves Saint Laurent Sequin Stripe Top Satin Pant

1980s European Skirt Suits

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Red Pinstripe Jacket and Skirt Suit

1970s French Shoulder Bags

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Handbag 1970s Quilted Leather Shoulder bag

1970s French Cropped Jackets

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 1970s Black Red Jacket YSL

1970s French Structured Shoulder Bags

1970s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Navy Blue Leather YSL Shoulder Bag

1980s French Blouses

Yves Saint Laurent Pink Silk Vintage Blouse YSL Rive Gauche Top

1980s European Trouser Pant Suits

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent 1985 Runway Purple 2pc Pants Jacket Outfit

Vintage 1980s French Bangles

YSL Vintage Black Enamel Bangle Bracelet Cabochons Yves Saint Laurent Jewelry

1970s French Skirts

1970s YSL Vintage Skirt Faux Wrap Chambray Yves Saint Laurent As New

1970s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

1970s YSL Yves Saint Laurent Leather Vintage Handbag Shoulder Bag Logo Lining

1980s French Coats and Outerwear

Horst P. Horst
Doris Duke, Shangri La. Portfolio. 10 archival pigment prints encased in box, 1966

Horst P. Horst
Around That Time - Baroness Pauline de Rothschild, 1969, 1969