Home Accessories*Thames and Hudson Ltd Yves Saint Laurent Catwalk – The Complete Haute Couture Collections

Founded By Yves Saint Laurent And Pierre Berge In 1961 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.

This Definitive Publication Opens With A Concise History Of The House Followed By A Brief Biographical Profile Of Yves Saint Laurent Before Exploring The Collections Themselves Organized Chronologically. Each Collection Is Introduced By A Short Text Unveiling Its Influences And Highlights And Illustrated With A Gallery Of Carefully Curated Catwalk Images. These Showcase Hundreds Of Spectacular Clothes Details Accessories Beauty Looks And Set Designs – And Of Course The Top Fashion Models Who Wore Them On The Runway. A Rich Reference Section Concludes The Book.

632 Pages 277 X 190Mm X 49 Hardback