Yves Saint Laurent: Fashion & Photography Icons

An Incredible Collection of Yves Saint Laurent's Designs, Beautifully Captured by the Leading Fashion Photographers of the 20th Century

Yves Saint Laurent: Icons of Fashion Design & Photography is a gorgeous homage to the uncrowned king of haute couture, featuring a compelling assemblage of YSL couture and ready-to-wear pieces worn by fashion icons from the '60s through '80s, including Audrey Hepburn and Veruschka. This indispensable book traces the success of Saint Laurent's haute couture and ready-to-wear designs from 1962 to 1988 through the lens of the world's leading fashion photographers, such as Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton, and William Klein.

Equipped with an infallible instinct for reading the aesthetic signs of the times, Yves Saint Laurent had a profound effect on the fashion industry. His work, from his time at Dior to the founding of his eponymous YSL fashion label in 1962 until his death in 2008, was a force to be reckoned with in an industry full of big names and successful houses. Fashion historian Caroline Milbank wrote in 1985 that Saint Laurent was "the most consistently celebrated and influential designer of the past twenty-five years," credited with both spurring the couture's rise from its 1960s ashes and finally rendering ready-to-wear reputable.

Saint Laurent's approach to fashion was unique, as he developed his style to accommodate the changing trends of the times. He approached his aesthetic from a different perspective, helping women find confidence by looking both comfortable and elegant simultaneously. This classic volume documents Saint Laurent's ever-evolving artistry and the combined efforts of the world's most talented fashion photographers, with an introduction by writer and filmmaker Marguerite Duras.

Inside the book, 135 photographs capture Saint Laurent's groundbreaking designs worn by the most beautiful women of the '60s, '70s, and '80s, including Audrey Hepburn, Twiggy, Jean Shrimpton, Mounia, and Veruschka. The book is as beautiful and rewarding as one of Saint Laurent's creations, offering a glimpse into the life and work of a true fashion icon.

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