Saint Laurent Sunglasses

Saint Laurent Sunglasses
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Saint Laurent Sunglasses

Saint Laurent Sunglasses are a stylish and timeless accessory that embodies the classic YSL aesthetic. The collection features predominantly black frames with grey lenses that exude a seductive and contemporary vibe while paying homage to the brand's heritage.

Saint Laurent sunglasses collection was founded in the early 2000s after the brand was acquired by the luxury conglomerate Kering. Since then, their eyewear collection has become a key component of the brand's accessories offerings. Many of the sunglasses in the collection feature the iconic YSL logo on the temples or the lens, as well as other design details that are characteristics of the brand, such as metal hardware and distinctive shapes.

With seductive and contemporary designs, YSL sunglasses showcase a distinctive attitude and heritage.

The History of Saint Laurent Sunglasses: From Yves Saint Laurent's Fashion Legacy to Kering's Acquisition

Yves Saint Laurent, the founder of Saint Laurent, was a fashion visionary who drew inspiration from various sources, including a play by Moliere that he saw as a child. After studying pattern-cutting in Paris, he caught the eye of French Vogue Editor Michel de Brunhoff, who introduced him to Christian Dior. Saint Laurent quickly rose through the ranks at Dior, eventually taking over as head designer after Dior's unexpected death in 1957. He then started his own couture house in 1962, pioneering androgynous styles such as the iconic "Le Smoking" jacket.

 

Following Saint Laurent's retirement and subsequent passing, the brand underwent several changes in leadership and creative direction. Hedi Slimane, who had previously worked for Dior Homme, was appointed as the brand's creative director in 1997 and oversaw the relaunch of the YSL Rive Gauche Homme collection. After the brand was purchased by Gucci in 1999, Tom Ford was brought in to design the ready-to-wear line, while Saint Laurent continued to design haute couture. Slimane returned to the brand in 2012, and in 2015 announced the revival of the Yves Saint Laurent couture line. In 2016, he left the brand and was replaced by Anthony Vaccarello as Creative Director.

Since taking over, Vaccarello has brought his unique vision to the brand while also staying true to its signature style. Since 2016, he has been able to modernise YSL with a youthful energy that appeals to a new generation of consumers.



"Chanel freed women, and I empowered them." - Yves Saint Laurent


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