Yves Saint Laurent, born in 1936,was the legend, a grandmaster of the fashion world. A man who was an epitome of style. A visionary who created magnificent, marvels for the fashion world.Throughout his life he received countless accolades.A shy and reclusive figure with array of celebrites associated with his creativity.A man who believed in Elegance and Beauty. He recreated the magic into the life of women after the world war and gave them the confidence to carry themselves with elan.
Saint Laurent build up the YSL brand into one of the world 's widely recognised labels with hallmark designs like "women tuxedo and trouser suits "He was a part of distinguished line of French designers from Dior to Chanel
His UN-parallel approach and creativity gave him the stature of an icon.At the final of 1998 world cup near Paris,300 models presented a retrospective of YSL creations, to celebrate 40 yrs in fashion in front of 80,000 football fans and 170 international sports channel.
"i have nothing in common with this new world of fashion which has been reduced to mere window-dressing" he said "Elegance and beauty have been banished". In his last farewell show,ending his 40yrs career, constituted his through retrospective work, it featured 250 outfits, and 100 models. A tearful YSL took his final bow as his long time muse,Catherine Deneuve, sang Ma Plus Belle Histoire d' Armour
The world bid farewell to the greatest couturiers of 20Th century Yves Saint Laurent at his funeral on Thursday June 5,2008.actress Cathrine Deneuve,delivers her eulogy Walt Whitman on his concluding journey.......................
