Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche HG 141 - Vintage Sunglasses - USA - Rare Find

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Paris HG 141 Sunglasses – Vintage Made in USA

Condition

Collector’s Condition.

This authentic vintage pair presents beautifully with only very light evidence of age. The only notable cosmetic wear is slight fading to the interior temple lettering, consistent with careful ownership. The original lenses remain exceptionally clean with no visible scratches noted during inspection. 

Frame Details

• Brand: Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Paris
• Model: HG 141
• Made in USA
• Vintage late 1970s to early 1980s
• Crystal coral / salmon translucent acetate
• Original five-barrel metal hinges
• Original YSL Rive Gauche temple plaques
• All original hardware
• All original factory lenses

The Rive Gauche line was Yves Saint Laurent’s groundbreaking ready-to-wear collection, and its eyewear reflected the bold fashion language of the era. Authentic examples marked “Rive Gauche Paris” were produced for select markets, including the United States, and have become increasingly collectible among vintage YSL enthusiasts.  

Lenses

Original factory gradient lenses.

• Original YSL gradient lenses
• Soft rose / burgundy gradient
• CR-39 construction
• Excellent optical clarity
• No visible scratches observed
• No aftermarket tinting or replacement lenses

Size & Fit

• Model: HG 141
• Temple: 141 mm
• Made in USA

(Frame width and lens measurements were not marked.)

Best suited for medium to larger faces with an elegant oversized fit that remains timeless today.

Why We Love Them | Era & Relevance

This is quintessential Yves Saint Laurent.

Oversized translucent acetate, flowing curves, and warm sunset-inspired color palettes defined luxury fashion at the close of the 1970s. While many oversized frames from the period feel dated, this silhouette remains remarkably current and could easily be mistaken for a contemporary designer release.

Collectors increasingly seek authentic Rive Gauche pieces because they represent the period when Yves Saint Laurent transformed luxury fashion from couture into wearable art. These are unmistakably vintage, yet effortlessly modern over four decades later.  

 Authentication

Authenticated by Second Chance Authenticators (SCA).

• Authentic Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche frame
• Original factory hardware verified
• Original factory lenses verified
• Model HG 141 confirmed
• Authentication record maintained by SCA

What’s Included

• Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche HG 141 sunglasses
• Second Chance Eyewear protective case
• Microfiber cleaning cloth
• Second Chance Authenticators Certificate of Authenticity
• QR Registration Card

Notes & Promise

Vintage designer eyewear deserves careful inspection and honest representation. Every frame offered by Second Chance Eyewear is professionally evaluated for originality, condition, and authenticity before being presented for sale. We never use stock photographs—every image shown is of the exact pair you will receive.