YVES SAINT LAURENT, 1970

Yves Saint Laurent’s non-western inspiration can best be seen in one if his most iconic designs, the Safari Jacket. His interest in safari uniform and menswear-inspired clothing for women was tied to his enthusiasm for women’s liberation, repurposing non-western menswear for female haute couture. Promoting womenswear inspired by menswear was radical for the early 1970’s, even with the second wave of feminism in full swing. Saint Laurent’s tunics were most commonly crafted in neutral colorways, making this red iteration a rare and beautiful tribute to the iconic brand.