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:
May 11-12, 1991, 1991
This folder contains a column Robert Merloz, assistant designer at Yves Saint Laurent, black and white photographs of Yves Saint Laurent furs designed by Merloz, a biography of Merloz and one black and white portrait of Merloz.
May 13-14, 1995, 1995
this folder contains a column on sunglasses and black and white photos of sunglasses by Yves Saint Laurent, Ralph Lauren, and Cartier and color photos of sunglasses by Anne Klein and Cartier and black and white photocopies of photos of sunglasses by Yves Saint Laurent and 8x10" negatives.
May 27-28, 1995, 1995
This folder contains a column on shoes and black and white photos of shoes by Yves Saint Laurent, Joan Halpern and black and white photocopies of photos of shoes by Joan and David.
May 28-29, 1994, 1994
This folder contains a column on Yves Saint Laurent and black and white photocopies of ensembles by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche.
November 5-6, 1994, 1994
This folder contains a column on silhouettes and black and white photocopies of photos of ensembles by Carolina Herrera, John Rocha, Yves Saint Laurent, and Calvin Klein.
November 12-13, 1994, 1994
This folder contains a column on John Rocha and black and white photocopies of photos of ensembles by Donna Karan and Yves Saint Laurent, photos of ensembles by Donna Karan, Carolina Herrera, Ellen Tracy, Victor Alfaro and 8x10" negatives.
October 5-6, 1996, 1996
This folder contains a column on Yves Saint Laurent and black and white photos of ensembles by Yves Saint Laurent and black and white photocopies of portraits of Saint Laurent.
Saint Laurent, undated, undated
Sketches by St. Laurent
Saint Laurent, undated, undated
Sketches by St. Laurent
September 3-4, 1988, 1988
This folder contains 7 8x10 black and white photographs of shoe designs by Louis Jourdan, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent