Yves Saint Laurent (August 1, 1936 – June 1, 2008)
Yves Saint Laurent (August
1, 1936 – June 1, 2008) was one of the most fashionable designers of
our time: with his signature feathers, boho chic and gender bending tux,
he’s left a mark in the industry. Creativity at its best!
Every fashionable person should have at
least one YSL piece in their wardrobe. Here are some of the things he
had to say as he relates it to fashion:
‘We must never confuse ELEGANCE with SNOBBERY’.
‘The difference between day and evening clothes is OUTDATED’.
‘My evolution began in the late 60′s and early 70′s. THE WHOLE WORLD CHANGED and so did we’.
‘Over the years I’ve learned that what is important in a dress IS THE WOMAN THAT’S WEARING IT’.
‘It was my wish to accompany women in that great MOVEMENT OF LIBERATION that occurred during the last century’.
Indeed a man of knowledge.
His first collection in 1958 was called the LING TRAPEZE. In 1960 Spring/Summer collection was called BEATNIK
– all motor bike jackets made of alligator skin, mink coats with ribbed
sweater sleeves and turtle necks under finely cut suits.
YSL’s muse is exquisite French actress, Catherine Deneuve. One of his greatest talents is colours, from his Mondrain-Inspired dresses to his ballet Russes collection in the 70′s.
He repeats what Chanel says: Fashion Changes, Style Remains.
He was known to create clothes that made a woman feel great and feel the height of elegance.
- Yves Saint Laurent Resort 2012 Collection
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