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:
January 22-23, 1994, 1994
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.
Jeanette Jarnow interview, 1994 December 20, 1994 December 20
July 4-5, 1987, 1987
This folder contains 5 8x10 black and white photographs of sportswear designs from Bill Blass, YSL, and Randolph Duke, and others.
July 8-9, 1995, 1995
This folder contains a column on Yves Saint Laurent and Lamberts picks for "fashion's monarchy" beginning with Worth and black and white photos of ensembles by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche.
July 23-24, 1988, 1988
This folder contains 6 copies of 8x10 black and white photographs of designs by Yves Saint Laurent
July 25-26, 1987, 1987
This folder contains 10 8x10 black and white photographs of designs by YSL, Susan Beebe, Mary McFadden, and others.
June 21-22, 1997, 1997
This folder contains a column on Yves Saint Laurent and black and white photocopies of photos of ensembles by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche.
June 22-23, 1996, 1996
This folder contains a column on Yves Saint Laurent and black and white photos of ensembles by Saint Laurent.
March 26-27, 1994, 1994
This folder contains a column on Yves Saint Laurent and black and white photos of haute couture ensembles by Yves Saint Laurent.
March 28-29, 1998, 1998
This folder contains a column on Spring suits and black and white and color photos of ensembles by Yves Saint Laurent, Bill Blass, and Emanuel Ungaro.