Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Lavender Suede Architectural Wedge Booties
The Find: A pre-2012 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche piece from the Stefano Pilati era. Pilati's YSL was sculptural, architectural, and quietly subversive — and these wedges are a perfect artifact of that moment. Original retail $1,095. Discontinued. The Y-back cutout silhouette and bronze metallic trim are deeply collectible right now as Pilati-era YSL re-enters the resale spotlight.
The Details:
- Dusty gray suede upper
- Bronze metallic leather piping and platform trim
- Black leather contrast side panels exposed through architectural cutouts
- Peep toe with bronze trim detail
- Sculpted wedge heel
- YSL Rive Gauche stamped insole in metallic bronze
- Comes with original Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche shoebox
Measurements: Size EU 36.5 / US 6 Heel: 5.5" Platform: 1.25"
Condition: Very good vintage condition. Suede is supple with no stains or marks. Light scuffing to bronze metallic platform edges consistent with age and the soft nature of the metallic finish. Soles show minimal wear. Insole logo intact. Original box (box in fair condition) included with retail price tag.
Authenticity: Authenticated. Original Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche shoebox with style number 280835C2BC0. YSL Rive Gauche metallic bronze logo stamped on insole confirms pre-2012 production (the Rive Gauche label was retired when Hedi Slimane rebranded the house to Saint Laurent Paris in 2012). Construction, stitching, materials, and hardware all consistent with house production standards of the period.
