-SPECIAL- “Yves Saint Laurent” 90’s crochet collar pearl button knit pullover

From Yves Saint Laurent, who has reinterpreted fashion by layering a classic feminine silhouette with elements of folklore, ethnic influences, and everyday elegance, we are pleased to present a special piece that quietly coexists with ornamentation and refinement.

Based on a densely woven black knit fabric, it features three-dimensional cable-knit decorations at the collar and cuffs, and the front is adorned with four gold-edged, half-pearl dome buttons arranged in a row, lending a certain sparkle to its restrained presence.

The first striking aspect is the crochet-style collar surrounding the neck, where the softly rounded knit texture creates gentle shading within the black, making it decorative without being overly sweet; it is a design that translates the folkloric elements Yves Saint Laurent has excelled at into urban elegance.

Similarly patterned knitting is applied to the cuffs as well, creating a subtle three-dimensional texture at the wrist, so the decorative details peek out a little from the sleeve ends when layered with jackets or coats, and this is not just a knit top but a piece designed to elevate elegance through movement.

On the front, four pearl-tone dome buttons are arranged, and the gold edging produces a balanced contrast against the black fabric, playing a jewelry-like role while the minimalist button count yields a very beautiful balance between ornamentation and form.

The fabric is a wool 60% and rayon 40% blend, and the warmth of wool combined with the drape of rayon creates a texture that sits naturally against the body without becoming bulky, giving it a neat, blouse- or light-jacket-like appearance—an added value unique to this piece.

Regarding the era, elements such as Fukusuke Co., Ltd.'s distributor notation, the old JIS standard washing label, and a white satin horizontal label bearing Yves Saint Laurent's text logo are present, indicating a high degree of consistency with a 1990s Japan domestic licensed product, clearly different from the current system that has shifted to Saint Laurent labeling since 2012.

Although this is a Japan domestic licensed piece, differing from the brand's Rive Gauche abroad, it nonetheless conveys the refined department-store elegance of the time, the stable tailoring rooted in Japan's manufacturing background, and a balance that translates Monsieur Yves Saint Laurent's aesthetics into everyday wear, offering not only archival rarity but also a level of finish that allows it to naturally integrate into modern styling.

In particular, while maintaining the quiet black theme, decoration is concentrated on the collar, cuffs, and buttons—the areas that draw the eye—so the overall impression remains restrained, and only on close inspection does the depth of the knit and the beauty of the pearl buttons come across, a design with a distinctly MOOD-like depth.

For those who love a classic look but find mere elegance insufficient, or for those who wish to subtly reveal their individuality in daily life, this piece is recommended; within the familiar knit, Yves Saint Laurent's ornamentation coexists with a 1990s conservative luxury, making this item special.

Styling-wise, pairing with drapey slacks or a long skirt allows the collar and cuff decorations to take center stage, creating an elegant, fashion-forward impression, and adding a slim leather belt and a classic handbag enables Yves Saint Laurent's urban feminine image to be naturally translated into a modern genderless style.

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