Yves Saint-Laurent: The Impossible Collection
Assouline Yves Saint-Laurent: The Impossible Collection. After getting his big break assisting French couture titan Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent struck out on his own, and transformed haute couture for a new era of youthful, strong, independent women. His designs changed the course of fashion, introducing the concept of designer ready-to-wear for a wider clientele. With esteemed fashion journalist and Saint Laurent expert Laurence Benaïm, Assouline has curated the 100 most iconic signature pieces from Yves Saint Laurent’s forty-year oeuvre, from the very first looks that appeared on the runway in his eponymous debut collection in January 1962 following his departure from Dior, to his final couture presentation upon his retirement in 2002. Was released in April 2020 in English language and its composed by 208 pages, 160 illustrations and handcrafted volume in a luxury linen clamshell case.
Color: Purple
Composition: Paper
Care instructions: Wipe with a soft cloth
Dimensions: 40 x 48 x 8cm
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Assouline Yves Saint-Laurent: The Impossible Collection. After getting his big break assisting French couture titan Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent struck out on his own, and transformed haute couture for a new era of youthful, strong, independent women. His designs changed the course of fashion, introducing the concept of designer ready-to-wear for a wider clientele. With esteemed fashion journalist and Saint Laurent expert Laurence Benaïm, Assouline has curated the 100 most iconic signature pieces from Yves Saint Laurent’s forty-year oeuvre, from the very first looks that appeared on the runway in his eponymous debut collection in January 1962 following his departure from Dior, to his final couture presentation upon his retirement in 2002. Was released in April 2020 in English language and its composed by 208 pages, 160 illustrations and handcrafted volume in a luxury linen clamshell case.
Color: Purple
Composition: Paper
Care instructions: Wipe with a soft cloth
Dimensions: 40 x 48 x 8cm
