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

Since its founding in 1961, YVES SAINT LAURENT has brought refined structures from men’s apparel into women’s wardrobes and has helped shape modern elegance. Here, we present an exceptional shirt featuring delicate weaving and an exquisitely long silhouette—one that clearly showcases its distinctive beauty.

A standout piece that combines the character of a shirt and a light coat: layered with delicate horizontal ribs and a dotted weave pattern on a silk-blend fabric in a calm brown tone, and defined by a refined line that flows from the stand collar down to the long hem.

The fabric carries a modest sheen within a smooth, fluid drape, giving the brown monochrome a rich expression depending on how the light hits it.

The surface features horizontal stripes formed by alternating finely woven lines and small, dot-like textures. Because the pattern is created by the weave itself rather than a print, it appears as an elegant solid from a distance, while up close you can enjoy its intricate texture.

At the neckline, a stand collar rises low to frame the face neatly with a simplified silhouette that avoids unnecessary decoration. On the front, softly glossy buttons are arranged in an orderly pattern, adding gentle contrast to the brown fabric while naturally emphasizing the vertical flow of the long length.

The fine switchback seams that continue from the shoulder to the sleeve cuff add subtle structure to the soft material, helping to define the silhouette neatly without ever feeling constricting. Because the body gently flares toward the hem, even with the buttons fastened, the fabric is less likely to cling to the body, creating a light, effortless motion with every step.

In addition to Cassandre-style tags by YVES SAINT LAURENT, the presence of SANYO SHOKAI’s company name, “Made in Japan” labeling, and an older, concise quality indication suggests this was a licensed product distributed for the Japanese market from around 1985 to 1998. It has particular value in the way it intersects the Maison’s refined sense of beauty with the elegant dress sensibilities that were embraced in Japan at the time.

For styling, you can wear it over wide slacks and a shirt for a refined, proper look, or pair it with a long skirt or a simple dress to enjoy a soft layered effect that highlights the movement of the fabric. Closing the buttons and wearing it like a tunic is also beautiful, and leaving it open to emphasize vertical lines creates an elegant, cohesive finish—delivering a classic yet fashion-forward look, regardless of gender.

Certainly, this is a great opportunity.