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Saint Laurent glasses: the hallmarks of a fashion house that has transformed French fashion
Saint Laurent eyewear brings to the world of eyewear the identity of a fashion house founded in Paris in 1961 by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, centred on modern elegance, freedom of movement and a capacity to subvert established conventions.
Saint Laurent eyewear brings to the world of eyewear the identity of a fashion house founded in Paris in 1961 by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, centred on modern elegance, freedom of movement and a capacity to subvert established conventions. Olivia Balm offers a selection of these, including prescription frames and sunglasses. This identity is evident in the volumes, proportions, materials and graphic signatures, which here become true stylistic elements. Whether acetate or metal, with rectangular, square, aviator or cat-eye silhouettes: the collection spans a range of visual profiles, from the most understated to the most striking. The range includes models for both women and men, covering both prescription glasses and sunglasses. Product codes and colour options are updated regularly; details of the shape, dimensions, material and colours can be found for each individual model on its product page.
Our signature models
Also discover our signature models from the brand.
Saint Laurent eyewear brings to the world of eyewear the identity of a fashion house founded in Paris in 1961 by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, centred on modern elegance, freedom of movement and a capacity to subvert established conventions. Olivia Balm offers a selection of these, including prescription frames and sunglasses.
This identity is evident in the volumes, proportions, materials and graphic signatures, which here become true stylistic elements. Whether acetate or metal, with rectangular, square, aviator or cat-eye silhouettes: the collection spans a range of visual profiles, from the most understated to the most striking.
The range includes models for both women and men, covering both prescription glasses and sunglasses. Product codes and colour options are updated regularly; details of the shape, dimensions, material and colours can be found for each individual model on its product page.
Our signature models
Saint LaurentSL M103289.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 715 SLIM279.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 312 M319.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 751 JEANNE279.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 28279.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 572329.00 €
Saint LaurentSL M148299.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 596 DUNE289.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 801309.00 €
Saint LaurentSL M94329.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 641199.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 692319.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 720289.00 €
Saint LaurentSL M143299.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 214 KATE289.00 €
Saint LaurentSL M136299.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 815 ROMY329.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 621259.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 792269.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 748259.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 715 SLIM229.00 €
Saint LaurentSL M149239.00 €
Saint LaurentSL M139209.00 €
Saint LaurentSL M112209.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 157229.00 €
Saint LaurentSL MICA 276 OPT209.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 214 KATE THIN OPT199.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 30 SLIM229.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 106199.00 €
Saint LaurentSL M33239.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 640179.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 699249.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 720 OPT239.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 708249.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 776179.00 €
Saint LaurentSL M94 RIM389.00 €
Saint LaurentSL M95/F399.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 872 ERIN OPT229.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 545309.00 €
Saint LaurentSL 872 ERIN289.00 €
Saint Laurent or Yves Saint Laurent: what’s the difference?
This refers to the same fashion house. Founded in 1961 by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, it is now known simply as ‘Saint Laurent’ for fashion and accessories, whilst the designer’s full name continues to be used, particularly in the beauty and fragrance sectors. The monogram, however, has remained unchanged: designed by the graphic designer Cassandre in 1961, it features the initials of Yves Saint Laurent and its original form continues to be used in the House’s brand identity. In the eyewear sector, searching for ‘Yves Saint Laurent glasses’ or ‘Saint Laurent glasses’ therefore amounts to the same thing — the current frames are simply listed under the SL signature, followed by a number.
A brand that has redefined the silhouette
From his earliest years, Saint Laurent developed a new approach to the female silhouette. The first collection was presented in 1962; four years later, in 1966, the launch of Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, a luxury ready-to-wear line, brought haute couture closer to everyday life. The designer also introduces items traditionally associated with men into the women’s wardrobe. The women’s tuxedo has become one of the symbols of her vision of fashion: a silhouette can be structured, powerful and elegant without conforming to established conventions. This approach to playing with contrasts — masculine and feminine, understated elegance and sensuality, rigour and freedom — remains a key part of the House’s identity. It is this identity that the eyewear collections continue to embody today.
An instantly recognisable visual identity
Saint Laurent’s identity is not based solely on clothing. Over the decades, the House has developed a visual language that is instantly recognisable, and photography has played a decisive role in this: the campaigns shot by Helmut Newton and Robert Mapplethorpe are among the images that have shaped its visual history. This image-driven culture is changing the way we view frames. A pair of Saint Laurent glasses is not merely a functional item: their shape, size and details play a direct part in the silhouette of the person wearing them.
Saint Laurent today: under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello
Anthony Vaccarello has been creative director of the House since 2016. His vision builds on the Saint Laurent heritage whilst developing a contemporary, modern and irreverent aesthetic, closely linked to the cinematic dimension of the silhouette. Black, bold silhouettes, expert tailoring and a constant tension between sophistication and attitude play a key role here. For eyewear, this translates into frames that emphasise visual impact, proportions and the contrasts between acetate and metal.
Who designs Saint Laurent glasses?
The House’s eyewear range is developed in collaboration with Kering Eyewear, the division of the Kering Group dedicated to the design, development and distribution of eyewear for several fashion houses. Saint Laurent Eyewear is described as embodying the House’s fashion ethos, its timeless style and its approach to contemporary luxury. The collection does not seek to reproduce the garments in miniature. Instead, it draws on their key principles: the importance of the silhouette, the use of proportion, the presence of the logo, and the balance between classic lines and more daring interpretations. Graphic signatures follow the same principle. On certain models, the Saint Laurent signature or the YSL monogram becomes a visible detail on the temple or in the frame’s construction — the Vintage Logo and the Corner Angle are among those featured on current designs. On others, the brand identity is conveyed entirely through the shape and architecture of the frame.
How to choose your Saint Laurent glasses?
The choice depends first and foremost on the desired shape, its proportions and the prominence one wishes to give the glasses within the overall silhouette. The material goes a long way towards determining the style: acetate allows for bold shapes and clean lines, whilst metal creates frames that are slimmer and appear lighter to the eye. The brand’s collections make the most of both styles. For a subtle look: metal frames and thin rims · For a bold look: thick acetate and oversized frames, which lend more presence to the eyes · For a retro look: aviator-style frames, particularly the lightweight double-bridge designs inherited from the 1990s · For a more visual description: square and rectangular shapes, which define the contours of the face. It comes down to usage. Prescription glasses come in rectangular, square, rounded or cat-eye frames, which are then fitted with lenses to correct your vision. Sunglasses take the designs a step further, with oversized, rectangular, aviator and caravan styles. Each of these two categories is described in detail on its own page.
Frequently asked questions about Saint Laurent glasses
Q: What is the difference between Saint Laurent and Yves Saint Laurent?
A: None: it is the same fashion house. Founded in 1961 by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, it shortened its name to Saint Laurent for fashion and accessories, whilst the designer’s full name continues to be used, particularly in beauty and perfumery. Current frames are marketed under the SL label, whilst the YSL monogram remains one of the brand’s signature motifs.
Q: When was the Maison Saint Laurent founded?
A: In 1961, in Paris, by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé. The first collection was presented in 1962, followed by the launch of the Saint Laurent Rive Gauche luxury ready-to-wear line in 1966. This was also the period when the women’s tuxedo established itself as one of the symbols of the designer’s vision.
Q: What does the YSL logo mean?
A: The three letters are the initials of Yves Saint Laurent. The monogram was designed by the graphic designer Cassandre in 1961, and its original form continues to be used in the House’s brand identity. On the glasses, it appears on certain arms or as a design detail; other models do without it, allowing their silhouette to speak for itself.
Q: Who is in charge of design at Saint Laurent?
A: Anthony Vaccarello, creative director of the House since 2016. His work builds on the Saint Laurent legacy with a contemporary, modern and irreverent aesthetic, closely linked to the cinematic dimension of the silhouette. Black, bold silhouettes and tailoring play a key role in this, and the eyewear collections follow the same direction.
Q: Who designs the Saint Laurent glasses?
A: Kering Eyewear, the division of the Kering Group responsible for designing, developing and distributing the eyewear collections of several fashion houses. Saint Laurent Eyewear is presented as the embodiment of the fashion house’s attitude, its timeless style and its approach to contemporary luxury.
Q: How much do Saint Laurent glasses cost?
A: Expect to pay between €179 and €269 for a pair of prescription glasses, and between €199 and €399 for a pair of sunglasses. These prices are for the frames only. For prescription glasses, the price of the lenses is then calculated based on your prescription and the options selected; we will provide you with this information before the order is placed.
Q: Are there any Saint Laurent glasses for men?
A: Yes, and this is indeed the case: of our 40 Saint Laurent models, 15 are men’s styles, 10 of which are prescription frames. The men’s range favours narrow frames and understated designs, in both acetate and metal. Cat-eye, butterfly and large round shapes are more common in the women’s range, though this does not mean men cannot wear them.
