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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Cabochon Navy Black Dot Chunky Statement Ring
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Good condition. Vintage. Front side is good, colour loss at back. 100% genuine.
UK J 1/2.
Signed on the back YSL, Made in France.
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Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Cluster Flower Statement Chunky Cuff Silver Bracelet
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% genuine. Come with original box, pouch and certificate.
Size: M. 18.5 * 2 cm.
Weight: 52 g.
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Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Bangles
Materials
Silver Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Onyx Black Cabochon Statement Ring, Size 6, Silver
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Onyx Black Cabochon Enamel Statement Chunky Cocktail Modernist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Orange Coral Cabochon Marble Chunky Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Orange Coral Cabochon Marble Chunky Ring, Size 7, Gold Plated
Very
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Black Cabochon Enamel Statement Silver Ring, Size 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Black Cabochon Enamel Statement Chunky Ring, Size 6, Silver
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Navy Cluster Flowers Statement Chunky Ring, Size 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Navy Cluster Flowers Statement Chunky Ring, Size 6, Gold Tone
Very
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cluster Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Black Cabochon Chunky Statement Silver Ring, Size 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Unisex Black Oval Cabochon Chunky Statement Cocktail Ring, Size
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Silver Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Orange Coral Cabochon Statement Gold Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Orange Coral Cabochon Chunky Statement Ring, Size 7, Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Navy Statement Chunky Cabochon Gold Ring, Size 5
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Navy Statement Chunky Cabochon Ring, Size 5, Gold Tone
Good condition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Clear Soft Green Cabochon Statement Ring, Size 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Clear Soft Green Cabochon Statement Ring, Size 6, Gold Plated
Very
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Orange Coral Cabochon Statement Gold Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Orange Coral Cabochon Chunky Statement Ring, Size 7, Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Turquoise Cabochon Dots Chunky Gold Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Turquoise Cabochon Dots Chunky Ring Size 7, Gold Tone
Good condition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Turquoise Cabochon Enamel Chunky Gold Ring, Size 5
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Unisex Vintage Turquoise Cabochon Enamel Stone Chunky Ring, US Size 5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Black Cabochon Enamel Statement Silver Ring, Size 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Black Cabochon Enamel Statement Chunky Ring, Size 6, Silver
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Orange Coral Cabochon Marble Chunky Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Orange Coral Cabochon Marble Chunky Ring, Size 7, Gold Plated
Very
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Black Cabochon Chunky Statement Silver Ring, Size 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Black Cabochon Chunky Statement Ring, Size 6, Silver Tone
Very good
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Georgian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Silver Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Orange Coral Cabochon Marble Chunky Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Orange Coral Cabochon Marble Chunky Statement Cocktail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Cluster Swirl Flowers Statement Gold Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Unisex Arty Cluster Swirl Flowers Elegant Modernist Cocktail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Fashion Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Cluster Flowers Statement Chunky Gold Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Cluster Flowers Statement Chunky Ring Size 7, Gold Tone
Very good
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Ruby Emerald Sapphire Statement Chunky Ring, US 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Vintage Ruby Emerald Sapphire Red Green Navy Blue Crystals Modernist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Turquoise Cabochon Statement Chunky Gold Ring, US 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Turquoise Blue Green Marble Cabochon Statement Chunky Cocktail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Cluster Swirl Flowers Statement Gold Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Unisex Arty Cluster Swirl Flowers Statement Chunky Ring, Size 7
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Fashion Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Glitter Cluster Swirl Flowers Cocktail Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Vintage Gold Glitter Cluster Swirl Flowers Cocktail Statement Chunky
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Base Metal
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Ruby Emerald Sapphire Statement Chunky Ring, US 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Vintage Ruby Emerald Sapphire Red Green Navy Blue Crystals Modernist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Lapis Navy Cabochon Statement Cocktail Ring, Size 5
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Vintage Unisex Lapis Navy Cabochon Sparkling foil Statement Chunky
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Fashion Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Navy Lapis Statement Chunky Cabochon Ring, Size 5
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Vintage Unisex Blue Navy Lapis Statement Chunky Cabochon Cocktail Ring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Turquoise Cabochon Enamel Dots Chunky Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Vintage Unisex Turquoise Light Green Cabochon Enamel Dots Chunky
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Turquoise Statement Enamel Chunky Gold Ring, Size 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Turquoise Statement Enamel Stone Chunky Ring, Size 6, Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Clear White Beige Cabochon Statement Ring, Size 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Clear White Beige Cabochon Statement Ring, Size 6, Gold Plated
Very
Category
Early 2000s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Dark Green Cabochon Statement Silver Ring, Size 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Vintage Dark Green Cabochon Statement Chunky Modernist Elegant Cocktail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Fashion Rings
Materials
Silver Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Dark Green Cabochon Statement Silver Ring, Size 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Vintage Dark Green Cabochon Statement Chunky Modernist Elegant Cocktail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Materials
Silver Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Huge Purple Pansy Crystal Hoop Tassel Long Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Huge Extra Large Purple Pansy Cluster Flower Enamel Crystals
Category
1990s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
1980s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Purple Green Pink Crystal Floral Arty Cocktail Ring
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
gold tone metal. It features purple, green and pink shiny crystals.
Signed: “Yves Saint Laurent. 5
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Crystal
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Purple Pansy Flower Crystals Chunky Ring, US 8, Gold
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Vintage Large Purple Enamel Pansy Flower Crystals Chunky Statement Ring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Large Double Starfish Navy Dots Statement Ring, US 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Large Double Starfish Navy Blue Dots Statement Chunky Cocktail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Large Lapis Navy Foil Cabochon Cocktail Ring, US 5
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Vintage Unisex Large Lapis Navy Blue Foil Cabochon Cocktail Chunky
Category
1990s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty White Beige Cabochon Statement Chunky Ring, Size 5
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Good condition. Vintage. 100% genuine. Rare to find this colour.
Some scratches and colour loss especially on the band, front side is perfect.
UK J 1/2.
Signed on the back YSL, Ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Black Chunky Statement Cabochon Silver Ring Size 8
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Rare to find.
Vintage. 100% genuine.
UK size: Q.
Signed on the back YSL, Made in France.
_ _ _
Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch and beautifu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Black Chunky Statement Cabochon Silver Ring Size 8
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Rare to find.
Vintage. 100% genuine.
UK size: Q.
Signed on the back YSL, Made in France.
_ _ _
Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch and beautifu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Navy Statement Chunky Cabochon Gold Ring, Size 5
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Good condition. Vintage. 100% genuine. Come with original box.
Some scratches and colour loss especially on the band, barely noticeable.
UK J 1/2.
_ _ _
Great for everyday wear. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Aqua Blue Turquoise Statement Gold Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Good condition. Vintage. 100% genuine. Come with original box.
Light scratches, some colour loss at side and band.
UK size: N/O.
Signed on the back YSL, Made in France.
_ _ _
Gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Turquoise Statement Enamel Chunky Gold Ring, Size 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Very light scratches and colour loss, barely noticeable.
Vintage. 100% genuine. Come with original pouch and box.
UK size: L / M.
Signed on the back YSL,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Ruby Emerald Sapphire Statement Chunky Ring, US 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Vintage. 100% genuine.
UK size: N/O.
Weight: 35 g.
Signed on the back YSL, Made in France.
_ _ _
Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch and b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Black Enamel Statement Cocktail Silver Ring, Size 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Signed at the rear. Vintage. Come with original pouch and box. 100% Genuine.
Very light scratches. Signed on the back YSL, Made in France.
UK L/M.
_ _ _
Grea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Hellenistic Cocktail Rings
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Navy Cluster Flowers Statement Chunky Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Some light colour loss at band. 100% Genuine.
Signed at the rear. Vintage.
UK size: N/O.
Signed on the back YSL, Made in France.
_ _ _
Great for everyday we...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cluster Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Clear Soft Green Cabochon Statement Ring, Size 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
Vintage. Rare to find.
UK size: L / M.
Signed on the back YSL, Made in France.
_ _ _
Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch and beau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Cluster Flowers Statement Chunky Silver Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Signed at the rear. Vintage. 100% Genuine.
UK size: N/O.
Signed on the back YSL, Made in France.
_ _ _
Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Early Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Silver
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Black Cabochon Chunky Statement Silver Ring, Size 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Signed at the rear. Vintage. 100% Genuine.
Very light scratches. Signed on the back YSL, Made in France.
UK L/M.
_ _ _
Great for everyday wear. Come with ve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Georgian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Silver Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Black Chunky Statement Cabochon Silver Ring Size 8
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Rare to find.
Vintage. 100% genuine.
UK size: Q.
Signed on the back YSL, Made in France.
_ _ _
Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch and beautifu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Dark Green Cabochon Statement Silver Ring Size 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Maybe very light scratches and colour loss, barely noticeable.
Vintage. 100% genuine. Come with original box. Rare to find.
UK size: L / M.
Signed on the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Silver Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Black Cabochon Statement Chunky Silver Ring, Size 8
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Light colour loss at back, barely noticeable. Rare to find.
Vintage. 100% genuine.
UK size: Q.
Signed on the back YSL, Made in France.
_ _ _
Great for ever...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Silver
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Navy Shining Cabochon Statement Gold Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Rare to find. 100% genuine.
UK size: N/O. Come with original box and pouch.
Signed on the back YSL, Made in France.
_ _ _
Great for everyday wear. Come...
Category
Early 2000s French Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Cabochon Navy Blue Chunky Statement Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Vintage. 100% genuine. Come with original pouch.
UK size: N/O.
Signed on the back YSL, Made in France.
_ _ _
Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Clear Green Yellow Cabochon Statement Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Good condition. 100% genuine. Come with original box and pouch.
Some light scratches or colour loss. Rare to find this colour.
UK size: N/O.
Signed on the back YSL, Made in Franc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Cabochon Coral Orange Marble Chunky Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Vintage. 100% genuine. Come with original box and pouch.
UK size: N/O.
Signed on the back YSL, Made in France.
_ _ _
Great for everyday wear. Come with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Cabochon Coral Statement Marble Chunky Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Good condition. Stone is very excellent condition. Some scratches or colour loss at band.
Vintage. 100% genuine.
UK size: N/O.
Signed on the back YSL, Made in France.
_ _ _
Gr...
Category
Early 2000s French Artist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Clear Soft Green Cabochon Statement Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Rare to find. 100% genuine.
UK size: N/O. Come with original box, pouch, certificate.
Signed on the back YSL, Made in France.
_ _ _
Great for everyday...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
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Saint Laurent Arty For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the saint laurent arty you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold plate, gold and enamel, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 1 antique edition and 9 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a saint laurent arty may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Most of our saint laurent arty for sale are for women, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Saint Laurent Arty?
On average, a saint laurent arty at 1stDibs sells for $495, while they’re typically $408 on the low end and $1,900 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Yves Saint Laurent for sale on 1stDibs
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.
Browse an extraordinary collection of vintage Yves Saint Laurent evening dresses, shirts, handbags and other clothing and accessories today on 1stDibs.
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