Yves Saint Laurent founded his maison in Paris in 1961, after leaving Dior. He was 25 years old and already had a very clear vision: to free women from the obligation of conventional elegance and restore their right to be bold, strong, sensual. The women's trouser suit, the tuxedo for women, the trench coat — Saint Laurent rewrote the rules of fashion with a confidence that knows no hesitation.
Saint Laurent eyewear carries the maison's aesthetic codes onto the frame: the YSL monogram, bold and architectural shapes, highly polished black acetates, golden metals. It is eyewear that communicates power and freedom together — the same duality that has always characterized the brand.
After the passing of Yves Saint Laurent in 2008, the brand was relaunched under the creative direction of Hedi Slimane first and Anthony Vaccarello then. The name was simplified to 'Saint Laurent', keeping the YSL logo for accessories. The eyewear follows this trajectory: more rock, more contemporary, without losing Parisian sophistication.
Today Saint Laurent is one of the most coveted luxury brands by the contemporary generation. The eyewear reflects this energy: iconic shapes reinterpreted with a modern spirit, for those who want French elegance with an irreverent attitude.