Yves Saint Laurent was a French fashion designer who is widely regarded as one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century. He was born on August 1, 1936, in Oran, Algeria, and moved to Paris at the age of 17 to study fashion.
In 1961, he founded his eponymous fashion house, Yves Saint Laurent, and quickly gained fame for his innovative designs that challenged traditional notions of gender and style. He is known for popularizing the tuxedo suit for women, introducing the concept of ready-to-wear luxury fashion, and creating iconic designs such as the Mondrian dress and the safari jacket.
Throughout his career, Yves Saint Laurent won numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the fashion industry. He retired in 2002 and passed away on June 1, 2008. Today, the Yves Saint Laurent brand continues to be a major player in the fashion industry.
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