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, spring/summer 1982., 1982
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 1982.
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 1983., 1983
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 1983.
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 1985., 1985
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 1985.
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 1986., 1986
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 1986.
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 1988., 1988
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 1988.
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 1990., 1990
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 1990.
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 1991., 1991
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 1991.
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 1992., 1992
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 1992.
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 1993 and fall/winter 1993., 1993
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 1993 and fall/winter 1993.
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 1997, fall/winter 1999, spring/summer 2000, fall/winter 2000, and fall/winter 2002., 1997-2002
Slides of runway show(s) by Yves Saint Laurent, spring/summer 1997, fall/winter 1999, spring/summer 2000, fall/winter 2000, and fall/winter 2002.