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Saint Laurent, Yves (1936-2008)

 Person

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:

September 4-5 1993, 1993

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.406
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a column on shoes and black and white photos of shoes by Joan Halpern of Joan and David, Kenneth Cole, Yves Saint Laurent, and Roger Vivier.

Dates: 1993

September 10-11, 1994, 1994

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.470
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a column on Yves Saint Laurent and black and white photos of ensembles by Saint Laurent, 8x10" negatives and black and white photocopies of portraits of Saint Laurent.

Dates: 1994

September 20-21, 1997, 1997

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.664
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a column on Yves Saint Laurent and black and white photos and photocopies of photos of ensembles by Saint Laurent and 8x10" negatives.

Dates: 1997

September 30- October 1, 1995, 1995

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.537
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1995

Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, fall/winter 1979., 1979

 folder
Identifier: SC.497.1008
Scope and Contents

Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, fall/winter 1979.

Dates: 1979

Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, fall/winter 1980., 1980

 folder
Identifier: SC.497.1010
Scope and Contents

Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, fall/winter 1980.

Dates: 1980

Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, fall/winter 1982., 1982

 folder
Identifier: SC.497.1013
Scope and Contents

Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, fall/winter 1982.

Dates: 1982

Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, fall/winter 1984., 1984

 folder
Identifier: SC.497.1015
Scope and Contents

Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, fall/winter 1984.

Dates: 1984

Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, fall/winter 1985., 1985

 folder
Identifier: SC.497.1018
Scope and Contents

Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, fall/winter 1985.

Dates: 1985

Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, fall/winter 1986, spring/summer 1987, and fall/winter 1987., 1986-1987

 folder
Identifier: SC.497.1020
Scope and Contents

Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, fall/winter 1986, spring/summer 1987, and fall/winter 1987.

Dates: 1986-1987