Legendary French couturier, Yves Saint Laurent, died today in Paris after a long illness at the age of 71.One of the most famous designers of the 20th century, YSL is responsible for many modern trends, including the safari jacket, trouser suit and tuxedo for women. He was also the first designer to use black models on the runway.
Saint Laurent retired from haute couture in 2002 after 40 years, but the brand he built with partner and lover, Pierre Berge, continues to dominate the designer market.
Christian Lacroix, described Saint Laurent's impact:
"Chanel, Schiaparelli, Balenciaga and Dior all did extraordinary things. But they worked within a particular style. Yves Saint Laurent is much more versatile, like a combination of all of them. I sometimes think he's got the form of Chanel with the opulence of Dior and the wit of Schiaparelli."
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Rest in peace, Monsieur Saint Laurent!
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