The Curated Life: Inside the Exquisite Homes of Yves Saint Laurent
Today, we are delving into the private residences of one of fashion’s most visionary designers, Yves Saint Laurent. We explore how he lived and curated beauty in every space, treating his homes as a continuation of his artistic expression. From his grand apartment on Rue de Babylone in Paris to the iconic Villa Oasis in Marrakech, Saint Laurent’s interiors were layered, collected, and deeply personal—each room a composition of history, craftsmanship, and a collector’s unrelenting eye. There’s no sterile minimalism here, only a reverence for objects that tell stories.
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Yves Saint Laurent At Home |
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Saint Laurent and his lifelong partner, Pierre Bergé, were obsessive collectors, and their homes became extravagant archives of their passions. Art was not simply displayed—it was woven into the DNA of their spaces. Goya and Matisse hung in quiet conversation with African masks and 18th-century lacquer screens. Opulent textiles—Persian carpets, embroidered silks, rich brocades—provided the kind of depth and texture that made each space feel lived-in, sumptuous, and deeply considered. It was a masterclass in layering: eras and cultures colliding in a way that felt seamless, not chaotic.
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"It is surprising to see how this couturier, who was so attuned to his era and understood it like no one else, knew how to protect himself and live in a specially crafted dream. Maybe that is what one calls genius." - Pierre Bergé
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Beyond the grand gestures, it’s the details that make these homes so captivating. Every surface, every tabletop, every mantel held an exquisite object: a bronze statue, an antique inkwell, a perfectly patinated vessel. Nothing was chosen for status alone—each item had a personal significance, a sense of discovery. Saint Laurent’s love for the exotic and the esoteric played out in small, almost secret moments—Moroccan ceramics tucked into a bookshelf, a Ming vase perched next to a surrealist painting. The effect was decadent but never ostentatious, luxurious but never impersonal.
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At his heart, Yves Saint Laurent collected with the purpose of creating a space that reflects the eye and the soul rather than trends or conventions. His homes remind us that true style is about curation, about choosing objects that resonate beyond their material worth. Saint Laurent didn’t just decorate; he composed, he orchestrated. And in doing so, he created spaces that were as iconic as his designs—timeless, deeply romantic, and unmistakably his own.
