Yves Saint Laurent

Fashion Designer, co-founded Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent - Fashion Designer, co-founded Yves Saint Laurent
Born

August 1st, 1936
88 years ago

Died

2008
17 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

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A prominent fashion designer, contributed significantly to the fashion industry. Co-founded the luxury fashion house Yves Saint Laurent in 1961. Revolutionized women's fashion by introducing tuxedos for women and other androgynous designs. Created iconic collections that blended high fashion with ready-to-wear styles, shaping modern fashion. Retired in 2002 after a successful career spanning over four decades.

Co-founded Yves Saint Laurent fashion house

Designed the iconic Le Smoking tuxedo for women

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