Yves Saint Laurent Accessories

The late legendary designer Yves Saint Laurent once said, “Fashion fades, style is eternal.” The same holds true for his namesake label, at least in part. Renamed in 2012 and now simply called Saint Laurent, the iconic Parisian fashion house is a lasting symbol of French creativity in haute couture and ready-to-wear clothing, accessories, and jewelry. Auctions are a go-to source for lovers of Saint Laurent accessories both vintage and modern.

Saint Laurent's chic accessory lines have the same ladylike panache that is the essence of the house’s garments. Ladies can opt for classic top-handled Sac de Jour handbags, fur felted hats with a shape reminiscent of the one famously worn by Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's," or timeless sunglasses with acetate frames and inventive takes on classic shapes.

Saint Laurent accessory choices for men include sterling silver charm bracelets and necklaces with pendants, belts in leather, suede, python, and other exotic skins in a range of colors, and bags like the Toile Monogram Rucksack and its rugged companion Toile Monogram duffle, among others. Not to be overlooked are vintage YSL pieces for men and women, which hold special allure for collectors and style-conscious shoppers the world over.

Quick Facts

• In 2011 at Christie’s in London, a lot consisting of several pieces of Yves Saint Laurent costume jewelry sold at auction for £325
• In 2012, an Yves Saint Laurent vintage silk scarf with a bold geometric print sold at a Heritage Auction for $150
• In 2014, a YSL gold multiple medallion charm necklace sold at a Heritage Auction for only $325, a bargain compared with its $995 retail price