# High Fashion Vintage Lines Yves Saint Laurent Launches Eco Label By Rachel | Published 2009-06-05 | Updated 2009-06-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Yves-Saint-Laurent-New-Vintage References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/06/ysl-new-vintage.php) & [ysl](http://www.ysl.com/) Starting Monday, juggernaut fashion label [Yves Saint Laurent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-of-yves-saint-laurent) will be introducing their 'New Vintage' collection. 'New Vintage' by Yves Saint Laurent will be using [vintage fabrics from past collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lillys-vintage-vault) to create new designs. The collection will be sold exclusively at Barney's New York and is entirely limited edition. **Implications** - Eco concerns are more important to consumers than ever before, so it's a smart move that labels like Yves Saint Laurent are making sure to incorporate [sustainable fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regeneration-nation) into their designs. This kind of initiative is not lost on the general public, and any designer that shows that the environment is a priority is sure to make a favorable impression on their target customers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco Fashion:** The use of sustainable fabrics and vintage materials in fashion design. - **Limited Edition Collections:** The introduction of exclusive, limited edition fashion lines. - **Consumer Demand for Sustainability:** The increasing importance of eco concerns in consumer purchasing decisions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate sustainable fabrics and vintage materials in their designs. - **Retail:** Retailers can offer exclusive, limited edition collections to attract customers. - **Textile:** Textile manufacturers can develop sustainable fabrics to meet the demand of eco-friendly fashion design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latin-quarters.md) - [Furniture Design Resurrections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-revives.md) - [Archaeology-Inspired Eco-Friendly Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aelis.md) - [Designer-Led E-Commerce Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willy-chavarria1.md) - [Regenerative Designer Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endless-runway.md) - [Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-dresses.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Sustainable Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regeneration-nation.md) - [Luxury Slow Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kzk-studio.md)