–SPECIAL– “Yves Saint Laurent” 90’s-00’s Velvet tuxedo tailored jacket

From Yves Saint Laurent, who brought the tension of tailoring into women’s attire and refined classic elegance with each era, we introduce a truly atmospheric jacket piece where the neatness of a tuxedo and the deep, rich texture of velvet overlap beautifully.

Here, black velvet is used—one that softens the way it catches the light while keeping the shine subdued. You can also see that the pile portion is made of 100% cotton, and the ground fabric combines cotton and rayon. As a result, this is not just a black jacket, but a piece with depthful shadows and a supple drape and expression.

The lapels, sleeve cuffs, and pocket flaps are switched to color-blocking made with 100% wool. By differentiating the feel of the textures even while everything remains black, it creates a quiet kind of elegance that hints at the context of a formal tuxedo jacket, yet is easy to incorporate into everyday styling.

The front is designed with a clean single-button closure. While it creates a natural snugness at the waist, the shoulder-to-sleeve area retains a structured line, so when worn it beautifully shapes the silhouette of your upper body. The slightly shorter jacket length is also excellent, letting you wear it with wide bottoms or skirts with a beautiful drape without it looking heavy—allowing for a modern, well-balanced fit.

What draws the eye most are the black lustrous decorative buttons placed at the front, each featuring a flower-like, three-dimensional sculpted relief. This allows the entire look to be unified in black while still offering understated decorative character that draws the gaze to a single point. Rather than making a strong statement, it has a dense, detailed subtlety that only reveals itself when you look up close—an adult kind of sparkle that is unmistakably Yves Saint Laurent.

The interior is a full lining made with cupro, creating a smooth feel when you slip your arms in, while keeping the wearing stress low despite the velvet’s characteristic substantial richness. Another appeal is that you can find a note stating that German-made fabric is used for the outer material—making it a luxurious construction with an emphasis on quality even at the material selection stage, something you rarely see in modern jackets.

The combination of the Japanese old-style quality-care label, domestic management notations including “C-TK83,” the name label with “Yves Saint Laurent” markings, and a short care label without any QR code or URL makes it natural to view this as a domestic-market vintage from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. While there’s no clear indication to pinpoint the season, the velvet texture and the wool fabric used for the color-blocked areas make it an excellent piece for autumn and winter outfits.

We especially recommend this for those who want to add a mode sensibility not just by tidying a classic jacket, but through the lustre of the fabric and the depth of black. It’s ideal for those who want to create presence through tailoring and texture rather than elaborate embellishments. This is a standout piece where you can naturally enjoy Yves Saint Laurent’s aesthetic—his sense of beauty that transforms masculine elements into women’s attire—within your everyday wardrobe.

For styling, pairing tailored slacks with center creases or a long skirt with a beautiful drape helps maintain a neat, polished look while adding a soft afterglow. Even simply matching a plain blouse or a lightweight cut-and-sew for the inner layer is more than enough to make the look work, and by adding a subtle sheen with jewelry or leather accessories, you can finish a MOOD-like mode style that is elegant and enjoyable regardless of gender.

By all means, take advantage of this opportunity.