1980s Yves Saint Laurent Variation Safari Tunic

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Variation Safari Tunic

$2,595.00
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1980s Yves Saint Laurent Variation Safari Tunic

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Variation Safari Tunic

$2,595.00

From the Closet of: Alexandra Loganecker 

Label: Yves Saint Laurent

Era:  1980s

Size: Small

About the Item:

From Yves Saint Laurent’s YSL Variation line, this cream-colored safari tunic draws on one of the designer’s most recognizable creations: the safari jacket, first introduced in 1968. Alexandra purchased it from Vintage Martini in Dallas, which had acquired an extraordinary collection of Saint Laurent ready-to-wear amassed over decades by a devoted collector. “I think she was a schoolteacher, but she had one of the biggest collections of Yves Saint Laurent ever in existence,” Alexandra recalls. Featuring a pointed collar, four flap pockets, and a lace-up front threaded through metal eyelets, the tunic embodies Saint Laurent’s talent for transforming utilitarian clothing into something distinctly glamorous. She's reluctant to part with it. “I really wanted this. It’s such an iconic piece, and it’s really a shame for it to sit in my closet unworn.”

About the Label:

YSL Variation was a diffusion line introduced by Yves Saint Laurent in the 1980s, offering a more accessible interpretation of the designer’s celebrated Parisian aesthetic. Known for its sophisticated tailoring, versatile separates, and relaxed yet elegant silhouettes, the line brought Saint Laurent’s signature approach to dressing to a broader audience. It existed alongside the house’s more prestigious Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche ready-to-wear collection and was eventually discontinued as the brand streamlined its various labels.

Measurements:

Bust: 21”
Waist: 16.5”
Hip: 17”
Length: 29”

Material:

Fabric: Cotton Blend  

Condition:

One of the grommets is loose on the front lace-up. Very minor hole at right sleeve. 

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