Saint Laurent, Yves (1936-2008)
Dates
- Existence: 1936-2008
Biography
French fashion designer Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent (1936 – 2008), professionally known as Yves Saint-Laurent, began his career at the age of 19 as a protege to Christian Dior, and was swiftly promoted to head designer of the House of Dior a few years later after Dior's untimely death. Saint Laurent left Dior to found his eponymous fashion label in 1961. He is regarded as being among the foremost fashion designers in the twentieth century. His approach to women's fashion involved pursuing an elegant look without sacrificing comfort. He is also credited with having introduced the tuxedo suit for women and was known for his use of non-European cultural references, and non-white models.
Found in 84 Collections and/or Records:
1993 July, 1993
This folder contains a column on pantsuits and black and white photos of pantsuits by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta and Bill Blass and one color photo of a pantsuit by Bill Blass.
1993 June, 1993
This folder contains a column on hats and black and white photos of hats by Yves Saint Laurent, Pierre Balmain, and Patricia Underwood,
Apparel Industry - Yves St. Laurent, 1978-1990, 1978-1990
Five photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the apparel firm Yves St. Laurent.
April 8-9, 1995, 1995
This folder contains a column on dresses and black and white photos of dresses by Oscar de la Renta, Steven Stolman and black and white photocopies of photos of dresses by Yves Saint Laurent and 8x10" negatives.
April 15-16, 1995, 1995
This folder contains a column on New York Fashion Week and black and white photocopies of photos of ensembles by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche and a sketch of ensembles by Oscar de la Renta and a color reproduction of a sketch of ensembles by Oscar de la Renta.
April 25-26, 1998, 1998
This folder contains a column on Yves Saint Laurent and black and white photos and photocopies of photos of ensembles by Saint Laurent.
August 1-2, 1987, 1987
This folder contains 11 8x10 black and white photographs of designs by Pauline Trigere, Randolph Duke, YSL, Bill Blass, and Geoffrey Beene.
CFDA Jan 14th Invitations 1981, 1981
This folder contains members lists, press contact lists, and press releases for the CFDA award winners including Yves Saint Laurent for International Honors.
Cosmetics & Toiletries - Yves Saint Laurent, 1976-1994, 1976-1994
Four photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning cosmetics and toiletries produced by Yves Saint Laurent, as well as two items of promotional materials for fragrances by Yves Saint Laurent.