Ensemble
Brand
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
(French, founded 1966)
Designer
Yves Saint Laurent
(1936 - 2008)
c. 1968
Wool jersey, metal, and plastic
Gift of the Estate of Herbert J. Kayden
Object number2015.65.16
In 1966, Saint Laurent opened his own ready-to-wear boutique, Rive Gauche. The label’s name translates to “Left Bank,” and referenced both the shop’s location on the River Seine and the bohemian spirit for which that area was known. Rive Gauche was lauded for offering innovative designs that echoed the designer’s couture creations.
DescriptionBlack wool jersey ensemble; jacket, belt, vest top, laces; double breasted jacket with low shawl collar and patch pockets; belt with oblong shaped plastic buckle; sleeveless long vest top with lace cord closure at CF and patch pocketsExhibitions