An estimated 1980s Yves Saint Laurent nylon quilting blouson.
Yves Saint Laurent was founded in 1961 in Paris, France by designer Yves Saint-Laurent, his partner Pierre Bergé, and businessman Marc Robinson as a luxury fashion house.
At just twenty-one, Yves Saint-Laurent became head designer at Christian Dior, and alongside Coco Chanel and Paul Poiret, he shaped the trajectory of twentieth-century French fashion.
Throughout his career with his own house, he introduced a succession of innovative designs: the Mondrian look, sheer fabrics, safari silhouettes, Le Smoking for women, and palazzo pants—redefining fashion itself.
He retired in 2002, but his four decades of work earned him the epithet "The Emperor of Fashion."
We present here a nylon blouson from Yves Saint Laurent, distinguished by a colour of uncommon character.
The piece is most notably defined by its pistachio yellow fabric—a shade one seldom encounters, and all the more remarkable for its restraint.
The material composition is executed with considerable sophistication. The body is crafted from nylon with an agreeable hand, yet leather is thoughtfully introduced at the collar and throughout—creating a composition without cheapness, lending instead an impression of understated refinement.
The design itself embodies the house's signature minimalism. A single vertical zip pocket, hand-warmer pockets finished with leather piping, and an economy of unnecessary detail—these are the hallmarks of mature dressing.
The presence of a chin strap, designed for when the collar is worn raised, merits particular notice.
The difference between a blouson with and without this strap is considerable. The bearing and atmosphere achieved when wearing the collar raised—it is altogether distinct.
The lining is quilted throughout, offering substantial warmth, and will prove indispensable during the autumn and winter months.
No size tag remains, though the proportions suggest a fit corresponding to Japanese L to XL.
The measurements indicate a generous fit, accommodating a larger frame without compromise. It will serve equally well at true size or worn oversized.
The piece bears the expected patina of wear, though no damage significant enough to impair wear is apparent. It remains very much alive.
Yves Saint Laurent: a house synonymous with French luxury.
From the hand of "The Emperor of Fashion" himself—a refined piece of considerable consequence.
It is a blouson beyond trend, suited equally to casual and formal contexts. A versatile anchor for the wardrobe.
For those seeking a refined and enduring companion, we offer this without reservation.
