“YVES SAINT LAURENT” 80’s-90’s textured silk blend mandarin collar long shirt

Since its founding in 1961, YVES SAINT LAURENT has brought the refined tailoring of menswear into women’s wardrobes, building contemporary elegance. We present a standout shirt piece distinguished by its delicate weave and beautiful long silhouette.

On a softly toned brown silk-blend fabric, fine horizontal ribs and a dot-patterned weave are layered to create this refined piece. Its elegant lines flow from the stand collar down to the long hem, combining the characteristics of a shirt and a lightweight coat.

The fabric features a subtle sheen within a smooth, fluid drape, allowing this monochromatic brown design to reveal rich nuances depending on how the light falls.

The surface is patterned with horizontal stripes that alternate fine lines and dot-like raised textures. Because the design is formed by the weave itself rather than a print, it appears as an impeccably refined solid from a distance, while up close you can enjoy its intricate texture.

A stand collar sits low at the neckline, framing the face neatly with a simplified, ornament-free outline. On the front, gently lustrous buttons are arranged in regular order, adding a soft contrast to the brown fabric and naturally emphasizing the vertical flow of the long length.

Fine seam lines that continue from the shoulders to the sleeve hems impart a subtle sense of structure even in a soft material, helping the garment look well-defined without tightening around the body. As the bodice gently widens toward the hem, even when the buttons are fastened the fabric is less likely to cling to the body, creating a light, effortless movement with every step.

In addition to YVES SAINT LAURENT’s Cassandre-style tag, you can also find SANYO SHOKAI’s company name, Made in Japan labeling, and an older-style concise quality mark. This suggests it was a licensed product that was offered for the Japanese market from around 1985 to 1998. There is also value in the way it intersects the Maison’s refined sense of aesthetics with the elegant dress sensibility that was appreciated in Japan at the time.

For styling, you may layer it over wide slacks with a crisp, composed look, or pair it with a long skirt or a simple dress to enjoy a soft layered effect that makes the fabric’s movement shine. Whether you wear it buttoned up like a tunic or leave it open to highlight the vertical lines, it will remain beautifully cohesive—allowing you to create a classical yet modern ensemble, regardless of gender.

We would be pleased if you would take this opportunity.