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Saint Laurent, Yves (1936-2008)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1936-2008

Biography

"Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent (1 August 1936 – 1 June 2008), professionally known as Yves Saint-Laurent, was a French fashion designer who, in 1961, founded his eponymous fashion label. He is regarded as being among the foremost fashion designers in the twentieth century. In 1985, Caroline Rennolds Milbank wrote, "The most consistently celebrated and influential designer of the past twenty-five years, Yves Saint Laurent can be credited with both spurring the couture's rise from its 1960s ashes and with finally rendering ready-to-wear reputable." He was able to adapt his style to accommodate the changes in fashion during that period. He approached fashion in a different perspective by wanting women to look comfortable yet elegant at the same time. 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." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yves_Saint_Laurent_(designer)

Found in 83 Collections and/or Records:

December 16-17, 1989, 1989

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.207
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a column and 7 8x10 black and white photographs of designs by Yves Saint Laurent

Dates: 1989

December 24-25, 1994, 1994

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.488
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1994

December 27-28, 1997, 1997

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.681
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a column on Yves Saint Laurent and black and white photos of ensembles by Saint Laurent Rive Gauche.

Dates: 1997

February 3-4, 1990, 1990

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.218
Scope and Contents

This folder contains 27 8x10 black and white photographs of fashion from Paris Couture (YSL, Chanel, Dior, Ungaro, Lacroix)as well as a column.

Dates: 1990

February 22-23, 1997, 1997

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.627
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a column on Yves Saint Laurent and black and white photocopies of photos of ensembles by Saint Laurent.

Dates: 1997

February 24-25, 1996, 1996

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.563
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1996

Francine Gray sketch collection

 Collection
Identifier: SC.220
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: placeholder

January 14-15, 1995, 1995

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.491
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1995

January 21-22, 1995, 1995

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.493
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1995

January 22-23, 1994, 1994

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.430
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a column on plans by the Chambre Syndicale to broadcast French couture shows via a broadcast called "Haute Couture Worldview" and black and white photos of ensembles by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche.

Dates: 1994