Belted cotton gabardine safari jacket inspired by colonial and military uniforms. It was on sale in the Rive Gauche boutiques by 1969.
Ready-to-wear
Saharienne (safari jacket)
Saint Laurent1967The museum says it was first shown on the runway in 1967 and became famous after a 1968 Vogue Paris shoot. Its jumpsuit page says the safari jacket appeared in Spring/Summer 1968. Dates are therefore given as 1967 (first shown) with the 1968 fame noted.
Resale
No resale observations recorded.