{"product_id":"saint-laurent-1980s-cord-filigree-belt","title":"ARCHIVAL Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Early 1980s Cord \u0026 Filigree Belt","description":"\u003cp\u003eA distinctive \u003cstrong\u003earchival Saint Laurent Rive Gauche belt from the early 1980s\u003c\/strong\u003e, created during \u003cstrong\u003eYves Saint Laurent’s\u003c\/strong\u003e personal creative direction and defined by its richly textured cord construction and ornate gold-tone medallion closure. The piece captures the designer’s celebrated ability to combine \u003cstrong\u003eParisian refinement with folkloric, bohemian and decorative influences\u003c\/strong\u003e, transforming an accessory into a focal point of the complete silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed from multiple strands of \u003cstrong\u003edark brown cord\u003c\/strong\u003e, the belt wraps softly around the waist and is punctuated by fine gold-tone bands that create subtle structure throughout the textile construction. At the centre, two sculptural \u003cstrong\u003egold-tone filigree medallions\u003c\/strong\u003e form the statement fastening, each intricately worked with granulated and embossed decoration and finished with a contrasting dark cabochon-like centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis combination of \u003cstrong\u003ecorded passementerie, ornate metalwork and jewel-like detailing\u003c\/strong\u003e was particularly characteristic of Saint Laurent’s late-1970s and early-1980s accessories. Comparable Rive Gauche cord belts from \u003cstrong\u003eF\/W 1981\u003c\/strong\u003e are documented by specialist archival dealers and were styled prominently within the House’s period imagery. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this period, Saint Laurent frequently used elaborate belts to define the waist of flowing dresses, folkloric ensembles and dramatically layered silhouettes. The accessory became an important part of his styling vocabulary, adding \u003cstrong\u003etexture, historical reference and artisanal richness\u003c\/strong\u003e to otherwise fluid garments. Museums including the \u003cstrong\u003ePalais Galliera\u003c\/strong\u003e preserve Saint Laurent Rive Gauche belts from approximately 1980–1985, underlining the significance of accessories within the designer’s ready-to-wear universe. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003eearly-1980s Rive Gauche provenance, intricate gold-tone metalwork and unusual multi-strand cord construction\u003c\/strong\u003e gives this belt \u003cstrong\u003estrong collector appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e. It represents the more decorative, romantic side of Yves Saint Laurent’s design language and remains exceptionally effective for styling over dresses, tailoring, knitwear or evening pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYves Saint Laurent’s aesthetic was closely shaped by influential muses including \u003cstrong\u003eCatherine Deneuve, Betty Catroux and Loulou de la Falaise\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the latter especially associated with the House’s richly accessorised, bohemian sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint Laurent Rive Gauche \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yves Saint Laurent \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corded Rope \u0026amp; Gold-Tone Metal \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003eDark Brown \u0026amp; Gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra: \u003c\/strong\u003e1970-1980's - Archival \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-owned item with minor signs of wear consistent with age and careful use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome images may include AI-assisted visualisation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLate returns incur a daily fee of \u003cstrong\u003e5% of the retail value\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e€40–€60 per day\u003c\/strong\u003e, whichever is higher.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yves Saint Laurent","offers":[{"title":"Buy","offer_id":54150973161809,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/0863\/3425\/files\/saint-laurent-rive-gauche-1980s-belt-campaign-mezzanotte.png?v=1792787701","url":"https:\/\/mezzanotte.com\/products\/saint-laurent-1980s-cord-filigree-belt","provider":"Mezzanotte","version":"1.0","type":"link"}