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:
December 16-17, 1989, 1989
This folder contains a column and 7 8x10 black and white photographs of designs by Yves Saint Laurent
December 24-25, 1994, 1994
This folder contains a column with Q&A with designers on the spirit of the age and black and white photos of ensembles by Donna Karan, Richard Tyler for Anne Klein, Han Feng, Isaac Mizrahi, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Yves Saint Laurent, Ralph Lauren, Issey Miyake and Mary McFadden, some with press releases attached and one color photo of a dress by Bill Blass.
December 27-28, 1997, 1997
This folder contains a column on Yves Saint Laurent and black and white photos of ensembles by Saint Laurent Rive Gauche.
February 3-4, 1990, 1990
This folder contains 27 8x10 black and white photographs of fashion from Paris Couture (YSL, Chanel, Dior, Ungaro, Lacroix)as well as a column.
February 22-23, 1997, 1997
This folder contains a column on Yves Saint Laurent and black and white photocopies of photos of ensembles by Saint Laurent.
February 24-25, 1996, 1996
This folder contains a column on Yves Saint Laurent and black and white photos and black and white photocopies of photos of ensembles by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche.
Francine Gray sketch collection
Three works of art including a fashion sketch of woman in dress from the 1950s by Christian Dior, pencil sketch on paper of Francine Gray by Joe Eula and a drawing by Yves Saint Laurent in marker.
House of Dior photographs, circa 1957
January 14-15, 1995, 1995
This folder contains a column on a copyright lawsuit between Yves Saint Laurent and Ralph Lauren and one black and white photo of an ensemble by Yves Saint Laurent and one press clippings.
January 21-22, 1995, 1995
This folder contains a column on shoes black and white and color photocopies of shoes by Sam & Libby and black and white photos of shoes by Yves Saint Laurent and Joan and David.