Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Cropped Military Jacket

A bold expression of Yves Saint Laurent’s signature tailoring, this Rive Gauche jacket blend's structure and statement through a rich violet wool and sharp, cropped silhouette. Designed with double-breasted button detailing and finished with black velvet lapels and cuffs, the piece draws from traditional military uniforms while maintaining a distinctly feminine edge.

The contrast between the saturated color and dark velvet trim adds depth and dimension, making it equally suited for day-to-night styling. Precision cut and inherently polished, it reflects Saint Laurent’s enduring ability to redefine classic forms through a modern lens.

Details

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Made in France

Circa late 1980s–early 1990s

Violet wool with black velvet lapels and cuffs

Double-breasted button detailing

Cropped silhouette

Size 36 (fits like a modern Small)

Why It Lingers

Yves Saint Laurent revolutionized women’s fashion by borrowing from the masculine wardrobe and refining it into something powerful, elegant, and undeniably sensual. This jacket carries that legacy forward echoing the spirit of Le Smoking while introducing bold color and texture. In 2026, we’re seeing a resurgence of military-inspired tailoring across both runway and street style, making pieces like this feel especially relevant structured, statement-making, and rooted in fashion history yet entirely of the moment.

Condition & Policy

All items are vintage and sold as-is. Natural wear consistent with age should be expected.

Due to the nature of vintage, all sales are final.