Founded in 1961 by the revolutionary couturier Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé, the brand quickly established itself as a beacon of modern luxury, challenging traditional norms and liberating women through fashion. Yves Saint Laurent pioneered iconic styles such as 'Le Smoking' (the women's tuxedo), the safari jacket, and the pantsuit, seamlessly blending high fashion with ready-to-wear and injecting elements of menswear into women's wardrobes. The brand's philosophy was rooted i...
n empowering the wearer with confidence and a sophisticated, often subversive, elegance. Under subsequent creative directors like Hedi Slimane and currently Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent has evolved while retaining its core identity. Today, it is characterized by a distinctive rock'n'roll edge,
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