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:
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, fall/winter 1988 and spring/summer 1989., 1988-1989
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, fall/winter 1988 and spring/summer 1989.
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, fall/winter 1989., 1989
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, fall/winter 1989.
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, fall/winter 1990., 1990
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, fall/winter 1990.
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, fall/winter 1991., 1991
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, fall/winter 1991.
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, fall/winter 1992., 1992
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, fall/winter 1992.
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, fall/winter 1995 and spring/summer 1996., 1995-1996
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, fall/winter 1995 and spring/summer 1996.
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, furs 1983 and fall/winter 1984., 1983-1984
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, furs 1983 and fall/winter 1984.
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 1979., 1979
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 1979.
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 1980., 1980
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 1980.
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 1981., 1981
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 1981.