One of the most distinctive and influential designers of the second half of the twentieth century, Yves Saint Laurent takes his place in the pantheon of French couturiers, alongside Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, and Jeanne Lanvin. Yves Saint Laurent, the first comprehensive retrospective of his life’s work, will accompany an exhibition of some 250 garments from the collection of the Fondation Pierre Bergé–Yves Saint Laurent at the Petit Palais in Paris.
From his early days working under Dior and heading the House of Dior after his mentor’s death, to the opening of his first prêt a porter shop on the Rive Gauche and the debut of the Le Smoking tuxedo, to the muses he adored, Loulou de la Falaise and Catherine Deneuve among them, this volume reveals the breadth and scope of the designer’s entire career. With a preface by Pierre Bergé, author Faride Chenoune explores the sources of inspiration that drove Saint Laurent’s continuous innovation, drawing upon painting, sculpture, theater, opera, literature, and cinema.
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I sent my copy back…. I had to return my copy….I guess I just couldn’t get over how cheap the cover looked with its flat matte black plastic finish. Pierre Berge had the nerve to print his logo on the back – but didn’t have the decency to even provide a book jacket. So much for YSL quality. Of course, this is still the best book on YSL out there (for the present)….the collections shown, while not always the best choices possible, were still quite comprehensive. And the chapter on the “scandal collection”…
Trendy and great for decorating Love this book! Chic and trendy and perfect to add to a stack of books. Great for home decor
Great accent to our living room shelf. I was nervous about this book possibly arriving damaged. It came in perfect condition.