The World According to Yves Saint Laurent

Jean-Christophe Napias, Patrick Mauriès

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Thames & Hudson Ltd
19 October 2023

Fashion & textiles: design

Series: The World According To

A stylish collection of legendary designer Yves Saint Laurent's maxims on fashion, craft, women and inspiration, presented in an attractive gift format.

Founded by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1962, shortly after the young couturier left his post at the helm of Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent would soon become one of the most successful and influential haute couture houses in Paris. Introducing Le Smoking, the first tuxedo suit for women, in 1966, Saint Laurent also presented iconic art-inspired creations, from Mondrian dresses to precious Van Gogh embroidery and the famous Ballets Russes collection.

The designer put the women who wore his clothes first ('What's most important in couture is the body we dress, the woman we dress, more so than the ideas we might have') and was determined to change attitudes of the era ('Fashion's purpose was not only to make a woman look beautiful, but also to reassure them and to give them confidence'). He could be critical of the fashion industry ('I adore clothes but I hate fashion') and saw himself as a craftsman who perfectly understood his customer ('I think there are three kinds of designers. The big ones, the real ones, and those who know how to strike a chord with a woman just by making a very simple dress, or a very simple suit').

Presented in a beautiful package and accessible format, The World According to Yves Saint Laurent is the perfect gift for fashion fans, capturing the essence of a true visionary.

By: Jean-Christophe Napias, Patrick Mauriès
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 170mm, Width: 120mm,
Weight: 360g
ISBN: 9780500026182
ISBN 10: 0500026181
Series: The World According To
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 19 October 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Patrick Mauriès is a writer and publisher of many notable titles on fashion and design, including Cabinets of Curiosities, The World According to Karl and The World According to Christian Dior, all published by Thames & Hudson. Jean-Christophe Napias is an author, translator and editor of books on dandies, dance music and camp culture. His recent publications include The World According to Karl, Choupette: The Private Life of a High-Flying Fashion Cat and The World According to Coco, all published by Thames & Hudson.

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The World According to Yves Saint Laurent

Jean-Christophe Napias, Patrick Mauriès

$29.99

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