Est. Retail:
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Contrast-Trim Double-Breasted Knit Top
$251.00 USD
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Contrast-Trim Double-Breasted Knit Top
$251.00 USD
Unavailable
A precise artifact of late-century Parisian ready-to-wear, this short-sleeve knit top reflects the sharp, masculine-meets-feminine tailoring that defined Yves Saint Laurent’s legendary Rive Gauche line. Executed in a dense, structural red knit, the garment features a strong, asymmetric double-breasted closure punctuated by a clean eight-button layout of glossy black dome buttons. The graphic composition is anchored by a solid black contrast trim that frames the round neckline and runs down the placket, mirrored by matching bands at the cuffs. With its slightly padded shoulders and cropped, tailored proportions, this piece strips away conventional mid-century softness in favor of a strong, architectural silhouette.
Details:
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Premium, heavy-gauge structural knit fabrication in a vibrant red and black colorway
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Asymmetric double-breasted front closure featuring eight prominent black dome buttons
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Graphic black contrast trim outlining the round neckline, placket, and sleeve cuffs
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Tailored short-sleeve silhouette with subtle shoulder padding for structured volume
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Straight hemline cut to a precise, slightly cropped proportion
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Authentic vintage woven script "Yves Saint Laurent" house neck label intact
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Made in France
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Era: Archival Vintage (c. 1980s / 1990s)
Condition: 9/10 (Excellent archival condition; the knit textile retains its original structural elasticity and rich pigment with no fading or distortion to the weave. Trim lines are sharp and unmarred by bleeding, and all house buttons are firmly attached and entirely free of scratching)
Size: O/S - Please refer to exact flat measurements for fit precision
Measurements:
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Shoulder Width: 37 cm (Flat)
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Chest (Pit-to-Pit): 44 cm
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Sleeve Length: 26 cm
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Total Length: 49 cm
Estimated Current Retail: $750 CAD
Pricing Suggestion: $285 – $335 CAD
Care Instructions:
Professional dry clean only. Do not wash or tumble dry. Iron on a low setting on the reverse side using a protective press cloth to preserve the texture of the knit. Store flat to prevent standard hanger stretch along the shoulder lines.
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yves saint laurent’s design direction for rive gauche revolutionized luxury by treating ready-to-wear with the same graphic rigor as haute couture. for his late-century collections, his design process focused on translating formal masculine codes into everyday elements, utilizing compact, structural knits to create garments that retained their clean architectural lines when worn. saint laurent, who became legendary for rewriting the vocabulary of modern dress through pieces like le smoking, subverted traditional knitwear into a powerful visual statement through asymmetric double-breasted button alignments and stark contrast trim piping.
