A Shortcut to Finding Vintage YSL
Years ago on a trip to Seattle I stumbled upon a Rhinestone Rosie, a fantastic vintage jewelry store. While the boutique was chock-a-block full of beautiful '40s, '50s and '60s baubles of every size and price-point, I found a true gem hanging on the shop's lone clothing rack: An ivory Yves Saint Laurent day-dress from the '60s that came with a matching patent belt and $22 price-tag. And the best part? It was even in my size.
A two piece in heavy white linen designed by Yves St. Laurent. The box type jacket has bracelet length sleeves, no collar, patch pockets, and a dropped shoulder line. The outfit is worn with a large brimmed hat and comes from his 'Boutique Collection'. (Photo by Barry Lategan/Getty Images)
Getty ImagesA Yves Saint Laurent suit, circa 1964.
The dress has always held a special place in my heart (and closet) as The Best Vintage Score Ever. I never thought I'd come across any other vintage YSL item that was as exciting (or well-priced)--that is, until now.
Yesterday, YSL unveiled a "New Vintage" collection at Barneys' Madison Avenue store. However, you won't find any '60s shifts or retro suits on those racks however: The New Vintage tops, pants, bags and dresses (and even shoes!) are new silhouettes fashioned out of "recycled" fabrics--i.e. unused fabrics from previous collections.
NEW YORK - JUNE 08: A window display of The Barneys New York & Yves Saint Laurent present "New Vintage" Collection at Barneys New York on June 8, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Loud/Getty Images)
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