Yves Saint Laurent, considered by some as the greatest fashion designer of the 20th Century, has died in Paris at the age of 71.
Yves Saint Laurent, considered by some as the greatest fashion designer of the 20th Century, has died in Paris at the age of 71.
Saint Laurent changed the face of the fashion industry when he became chief designer of the House of Dior at 21.
Saint Laurent changed the face of the fashion industry when he became chief designer of the House of Dior at 21.
He designed clothes that reflected women's changing role in society: more confident personally, sexually and in the work-place.
He designed clothes that reflected women's changing role in society: more confident personally, sexually and in the work-place.
He retired from haute couture in 2002 and had been ill for some time.
He retired from haute couture in 2002 and had been ill for some time.
Did you know Yves Saint Laurent? Are you a designer who was inspired by him or did you work with him? What contribution do you think he made to the fashion industry? Send us your tributes using the form below.
Did you know Yves Saint Laurent? Are you a designer who was inspired by him or did you work with him? Have you ever worn one of his creations? What contribution do you think he made to the fashion industry? Send us your tributes using the form below.
