The world according to Yves Saint Laurent
£13.99Founded by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1962, shortly after the young couturier left his post at the helm of Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent would soon become one of the most successful and influential haute couture houses in Paris. Introducing Le Smoking, the first tuxedo suit for women, in 1966, Saint Laurent also presented iconic art-inspired creations, from Mondrian dresses to precious Van Gogh embroidery and the famous Ballets Russes collection. The designer put the women who wore his clothes first and was determined to change attitudes of the era. He could be critical of the fashion industry and saw himself as a craftsman who perfectly understood his customer. ‘The World according to Yves Saint Laurent’ is the perfect gift for fashion fans, capturing the essence of a true visionary.
