Which designer created the 1968 safari jacket known as the Saharienne?

Yves Saint Laurent created the Saharienne, a safari-inspired jacket introduced in 1968.

The design drew on practical military and safari clothing, using elements such as patch pockets, a belt, and a utility-influenced shape. Saint Laurent transformed those functional references into a fashionable garment that could be worn as part of an elegant wardrobe.

The Saharienne reflected his broader interest in borrowing from uniforms, menswear, and non-European dress while adapting them for modern women. It became one of the best-known examples of his ability to turn practical clothing into luxury fashion.

The jacket is sometimes confused with Saint Laurent’s later safari-themed collections. The Saharienne specifically refers to the iconic safari jacket associated with his 1968 work.