Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sequin Evening Jacket, 1996

There are pieces that shimmer and then there are pieces that linger.

This 1996 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche evening jacket captures the quiet glamour of late-90s Paris, when simplicity met seduction through texture rather than excess. Fully adorned in black sequins, it reflects light with every movement subtle, controlled, and unmistakably confident.

Designed under the legacy of Yves Saint Laurent, the Rive Gauche line democratized couture sensibility bringing Parisian eveningwear into real life. This piece embodies that vision: effortless elegance with a hint of after-dark intrigue.

The silhouette is relaxed yet refined, allowing the sequins to speak without interruption. A piece that doesn’t demand attention but inevitably holds it.

Style it over nothing but intention or layered with tailoring for contrast. Either way, it stays with you.

Details

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Circa 1996

Black sequin exterior

Button front closure

Size M (FR 40 / US 8)

Why it lingers

Because true eveningwear isn’t loud it glows.

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.