Yves Saint Laurent
Bergé, Pierre • 1997 • Universe/Vendome
- Author
- Bergé, Pierre
- First published
- 1997
- Publisher
- Universe/Vendome
- Genres
- Art · Biography
- Subjects
- Costume design · Biography · Fashion designers · Saint laurent, yves, 1936-2008
- ISBN
- 9780789300676
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Published in 1997, this volume serves as a comprehensive visual chronicle of the life and career of Yves Saint Laurent. Compiled by Pierre Bergé, the designer's longtime business partner and companion, the book was conceived as a definitive retrospective of the couturier's influence on twentieth-century fashion. It gathers archival materials, personal reflections, and iconic runway imagery to map the evolution of the Saint Laurent aesthetic.
The design of the book adheres to a classic, coffee-table format intended to mirror the elegance associated with the YSL house. It was released during a period when the brand was transitioning under the LVMH acquisition, reflecting a desire to cement the designer's legacy as he moved toward his eventual retirement. The work received critical appreciation for its intimacy and the rare behind-the-scenes access provided by Bergé, who remained the primary guardian of the brand's historical narrative.
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