Yves Saint-Laurent
Birthday: 1936-08-01 Place of Birth: Oran, Algérie
Synopsis
Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent (1 August 1936 – 1 June 2008), professionally known as Yves Saint-Laurent, was a French fashion designer who, in 1961, founded his eponymous fashion label. He is regarded as being among the foremost fashion designers in the twentieth century. Description above from the Wikipedia article Yves Saint Laurent (designer) licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Acting
L'Amour Fou
This documentary examines the life and work of the late fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent, recounting how a frail prodigy prone to bouts of depression became an icon of the fashion world. Initially appointed head of the House of Dior in 1957 before growing into a globally recognized designer in his own right, Saint-Laurent overcomes his struggles with substance abuse, accumulating a large art collection alongside his lifelong personal and professional partner, Pierre Bergé.
Yves Saint Laurent: His Life and Times
YVES SAINT LAURENT: HIS LIFE AND TIMES is an intimate biography featuring extensive interviews with the reclusive designer.
