Yves Saint Laurent BY KHYLIN SPERATOS "In many ways I feel that I have created the wardrobe of the contemporary woman and I have participated in the transformation of my era”.
Influences Success at a young age Democratic view of fashion Mainstreamed old ideas Cutting edge advertising Equal opportunity leader Breaking Barriers Notable recognition
Success at Young Age Christian Dior Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior
Democratic View of Fashion Ready-to-Wear Rive Gauche Publicly Traded New York Stock Exchange Catherine Deneuve (Saint Laurent’s Muse) 1965 Mondrian Day Dress
Innovative (Mainstreamed Old Ideas) Le Smoke Pea Coat Peasant Blouse The little black dress
Cutting Edge Advertising YSL men’s fragrance, ‘Pour Homme’
Equality
Breaking Barriers
Notable Recognition
Inspiration
1965 Spring/ 1966 Fall Collections
1976 Spring/Fall Collections
2002 Final Collection
2002 Spring/2007Spring Collection Tom Ford Stefano Pilati
Conclusion Inspirational Innovative Timeless
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