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.
1,384 items
    1. 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

      $2,450

    2. SAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Monogram Belt Bag BlackSAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Monogram Belt Bag Black

      Saint Laurent Grain De Poudre Monogram Belt Bag Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $850

    3. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Monochrome Lou Camera Bag BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Monochrome Lou Camera Bag Black

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Monochrome Lou Camera Bag Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $785

    4. SAINT LAURENT Shearling Suede Monogram Joe Nano Bucket Bag Natural BeigeSAINT LAURENT Shearling Suede Monogram Joe Nano Bucket Bag Natural Beige

      Saint Laurent Shearling Suede Monogram Joe Nano Bucket Bag Natural Beige

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,150

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

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Large Shopping Tote Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,095

    6. SAINT LAURENT Grain de Poudre Mini Uptown Crossbody Bag BlackSAINT LAURENT Grain de Poudre Mini Uptown Crossbody Bag Black

      Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre Mini Uptown Crossbody Bag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,095

    7. SAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Chevron Monogram Large Bill Pouch BlackSAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Chevron Monogram Large Bill Pouch Black

      Saint Laurent Grain De Poudre Chevron Monogram Large Bill Pouch Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $395

    8. 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: Excellent

      $2,295

    9. SAINT LAURENT Acetate Cateye Sunglasses BlackSAINT LAURENT Acetate Cateye Sunglasses Black

      Saint Laurent Acetate Cateye Sunglasses Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $350

    10. 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: Excellent

      $1,950

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

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Key Pouch Black

      Condition: Giftable

      $525

    12. SAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Mini Manhattan Shoulder Bag BlackSAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Mini Manhattan Shoulder Bag Black

      Saint Laurent Smooth Calfskin Mini Manhattan Shoulder Bag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,695

    13. SAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Manhattan Shoulder Bag BlackSAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Manhattan Shoulder Bag Black

      Saint Laurent Smooth Calfskin Manhattan Shoulder Bag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,595

    14. 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

    15. SAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Medium West Hollywood Monogram Fold-Over BlackSAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Medium West Hollywood Monogram Fold-Over Black

      Saint Laurent Grain De Poudre Medium West Hollywood Monogram Fold-Over Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,195

    16. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Andy Low Top Sneakers 36.5 Blanc OptiqueSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Andy Low Top Sneakers 36.5 Blanc Optique

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Andy Low Top Sneakers 36.5 Blanc Optique

      Condition: Excellent

      $325

    17. 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: Shows Wear

      $595

    18. SAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Matelasse Monogram Mini Lou Camera Bag BlackSAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Matelasse Monogram Mini Lou Camera Bag Black

      Saint Laurent Grain De Poudre Matelasse Monogram Mini Lou Camera Bag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,125

    19. SAINT LAURENT Grained Deerskin Bea Tote Marron FonceSAINT LAURENT Grained Deerskin Bea Tote Marron Fonce

      Saint Laurent Grained Deerskin Bea Tote Marron Fonce

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $2,250

    20. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Medium Monogram Sunset StormSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Medium Monogram Sunset Storm

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Medium Monogram Sunset Storm

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,850

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

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

      Condition: Excellent

      $2,450

    22. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag NavySAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Navy

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Navy

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,295

    23. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Medium Paris VII Flat Hobo Biscuit BeigeSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Medium Paris VII Flat Hobo Biscuit Beige

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Medium Paris VII Flat Hobo Biscuit Beige

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $995

    24. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag SmogSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Smog

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Smog

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,350

    25. 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: Excellent

      $1,350

    26. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Toy Loulou Chain Satchel DenimSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Toy Loulou Chain Satchel Denim

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Toy Loulou Chain Satchel Denim

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,095

    27. SAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Nappa Monogram Chain Wallet BlackSAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Nappa Monogram Chain Wallet Black

      Saint Laurent Smooth Calfskin Nappa Monogram Chain Wallet Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,195

    28. SAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Linda 100 Knee High Boots 40 BlackSAINT LAURENT Smooth Calfskin Linda 100 Knee High Boots 40 Black

      Saint Laurent Smooth Calfskin Linda 100 Knee High Boots 40 Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $750

    29. SAINT LAURENT Metal Monogram Palm Earrings SilverSAINT LAURENT Metal Monogram Palm Earrings Silver

      Saint Laurent Metal Monogram Palm Earrings Silver

      Condition: Giftable

      $395

    30. SAINT LAURENT Grained Calfskin Baby Sac De Jour Lipstick FuchsiaSAINT LAURENT Grained Calfskin Baby Sac De Jour Lipstick Fuchsia

      Saint Laurent Grained Calfskin Baby Sac De Jour Lipstick Fuchsia

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $850

    31. 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: Excellent

      $1,195

    32. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Monogram Belt Bag BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Monogram Belt Bag Black

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Monogram Belt Bag Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,075

    33. SAINT LAURENT Lambskin Matelasse Monogram Large Jamie 4.3 BlackSAINT LAURENT Lambskin Matelasse Monogram Large Jamie 4.3 Black

      Saint Laurent Lambskin Matelasse Monogram Large Jamie 4.3 Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $3,150

    34. SAINT LAURENT Satin Crystal Ava 105 Sandals 37 AmaranthSAINT LAURENT Satin Crystal Ava 105 Sandals 37 Amaranth

      Saint Laurent Satin Crystal Ava 105 Sandals 37 Amaranth

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $350

    35. 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: Shows Wear

      $1,195

    36. SAINT LAURENT Lambskin Quilted Mini Gaby Vanity Case Barely PinkSAINT LAURENT Lambskin Quilted Mini Gaby Vanity Case Barely Pink

      Saint Laurent Lambskin Quilted Mini Gaby Vanity Case Barely Pink

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,695

    37. SAINT LAURENT Lambskin Matelasse Monogram Vicky Chain Wallet BlackSAINT LAURENT Lambskin Matelasse Monogram Vicky Chain Wallet Black

      Saint Laurent Lambskin Matelasse Monogram Vicky Chain Wallet Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $950

    38. SAINT LAURENT Supple Calfskin Large Le 5 A 7 Soft Hobo FoxSAINT LAURENT Supple Calfskin Large Le 5 A 7 Soft Hobo Fox

      Saint Laurent Supple Calfskin Large Le 5 A 7 Soft Hobo Fox

      Condition: Excellent

      $2,795

    39. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Monochrome Lou Camera Bag BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Monochrome Lou Camera Bag Black

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Monochrome Lou Camera Bag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,225

    40. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Nano Sac De Jour FogSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Nano Sac De Jour Fog

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Nano Sac De Jour Fog

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,095

    41. SAINT LAURENT Grosgrain Bianca 85 Platform Sandals 40 BlackSAINT LAURENT Grosgrain Bianca 85 Platform Sandals 40 Black

      Saint Laurent Grosgrain Bianca 85 Platform Sandals 40 Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $550

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

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Large Shopping Tote Black

      Condition: New

      $1,395

    43. SAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Monogram Kate Belt Bag Crema SoftSAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Monogram Kate Belt Bag Crema Soft

      Saint Laurent Grain De Poudre Monogram Kate Belt Bag Crema Soft

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,050

    44. SAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Medium Classic Monogram Kate Satchel BlackSAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Medium Classic Monogram Kate Satchel Black

      Saint Laurent Grain De Poudre Medium Classic Monogram Kate Satchel Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,695

    45. SAINT LAURENT Grained Calfskin Monogram Phone Holder Crossbody BlackSAINT LAURENT Grained Calfskin Monogram Phone Holder Crossbody Black

      Saint Laurent Grained Calfskin Monogram Phone Holder Crossbody Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $775

    46. SAINT LAURENT Lambskin Large Cassandre Envelope Pouch Light MuskSAINT LAURENT Lambskin Large Cassandre Envelope Pouch Light Musk

      Saint Laurent Lambskin Large Cassandre Envelope Pouch Light Musk

      Condition: Excellent

      $995

    47. SAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Small Monogram Kate Satchel Pale BlushSAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Small Monogram Kate Satchel Pale Blush

      Saint Laurent Grain De Poudre Small Monogram Kate Satchel Pale Blush

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $850

    48. SAINT LAURENT Incrociato Muriel Bianca Slide Sandals 36.5 Wine RedSAINT LAURENT Incrociato Muriel Bianca Slide Sandals 36.5 Wine Red

      Saint Laurent Incrociato Muriel Bianca Slide Sandals 36.5 Wine Red

      Condition: Excellent

      $350

    49. 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

      $1,395

    50. SAINT LAURENT Acetate Blaze Sunglasses SL M119 BlackSAINT LAURENT Acetate Blaze Sunglasses SL M119 Black

      Saint Laurent Acetate Blaze Sunglasses SL M119 Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $795

    51. SAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Small Uptown Tote BlackSAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Small Uptown Tote Black

      Saint Laurent Grain De Poudre Small Uptown Tote Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,450

    52. 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: Shows Wear

      $575

    53. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Woven Monogram Cassandra Clasp Bag BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Woven Monogram Cassandra Clasp Bag Black

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Woven Monogram Cassandra Clasp Bag Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $975

    54. SAINT LAURENT Lizard Le 5 A 7 Mini Hobo LilacSAINT LAURENT Lizard Le 5 A 7 Mini Hobo Lilac

      Saint Laurent Lizard Le 5 A 7 Mini Hobo Lilac

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,750

    55. 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: Shows Wear

      $1,250

    56. 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

      $1,050

    57. 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

      $450

    58. SAINT LAURENT Smooth Shiny Calfskin Monogram Uptown Baby Pouch BlackSAINT LAURENT Smooth Shiny Calfskin Monogram Uptown Baby Pouch Black

      Saint Laurent Smooth Shiny Calfskin Monogram Uptown Baby Pouch Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $425

    59. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Medium Monogram Sunset BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Medium Monogram Sunset Black

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Medium Monogram Sunset Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,550

    60. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Crema SoftSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Crema Soft

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Matelasse Monogram Lou Camera Bag Crema Soft

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,295

    61. 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: Excellent

      $2,150

    62. SAINT LAURENT Lambskin Matelasse Monogram Large Jamie 4.3 BlackSAINT LAURENT Lambskin Matelasse Monogram Large Jamie 4.3 Black

      Saint Laurent Lambskin Matelasse Monogram Large Jamie 4.3 Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $3,095

    63. SAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Chevron Monogram Large Bill Pouch BlackSAINT LAURENT Grain De Poudre Chevron Monogram Large Bill Pouch Black

      Saint Laurent Grain De Poudre Chevron Monogram Large Bill Pouch Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $525

    64. SAINT LAURENT Denim Monogram Chain Wallet Rodeo Blue CinnamonSAINT LAURENT Denim Monogram Chain Wallet Rodeo Blue Cinnamon

      Saint Laurent Denim Monogram Chain Wallet Rodeo Blue Cinnamon

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,250

    65. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Medium Paris VII Flat Hobo New Vert FonceSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Medium Paris VII Flat Hobo New Vert Fonce

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Medium Paris VII Flat Hobo New Vert Fonce

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,595

    66. SAINT LAURENT Calfskin Suede Jamie Backpack BlackSAINT LAURENT Calfskin Suede Jamie Backpack Black

      Saint Laurent Calfskin Suede Jamie Backpack Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,350

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