Since being under the tutelage of Christian Dior in Paris back in the 50's, Yves Saint-Laurent, born in Algeria in 1936, has been said to have revolutionized the fashion world more than once despite having to face the hurdles of war, betrayals and the pressure of becoming the head designer at only 21. As a matter of fact, after suing and gaining 48 000 Euros from Dior, he created in collaboration with industrialist and life partner Pierre Bergé his own eponymous fashion house in 1960. Over the next two decades, Yves Saint-Laurent wowed the fashion world with its signature blazers, smoking jackets and pea coats, fulfilling his duties and passions being member of La Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. In 1966, the world renowed couturier came out with the very first prêt-à-porter collection in his attempt to democratize fashion selling the ready-to-wear design at Rive Gauche stores Catherine Deneuve is said to be the first customer and had became one of his many muses following the likes of Loulou de la Falaise, Iman, Betty Cattroux, Laetitia Casta, etc.
Even though considered a true Jet-Setter at that time, his collections did not always collected rave reviews and were sometimes demolished by the press which would add to the factors that encourage his consumption of alcohol and drugs. This fabulous and tumultuous life ended on June 1st 2008 as Saint-Laurent succumbed from brain cancer shortly after his same-sex union with Pierre Bergé was recognized by the french autorities.
In February 2009, Bergé had gathered 733 works of art collected since 1950 to be held at a Christie's auction because he felt like the art ''has lost the greater part of its signifiance'' without Yves in his life. The process was captured on camera in the documentary ''L'Amour Fou'' that retraced the great Yves Saint-Laurent and Pierre Bergé. For many YSL may only be a logo that resonnates with French couture but the essence and legacy of Yves Saint-Laurent is so much more than that, he was a man that truly understood women and a man who adored them deeply. His influence is still vibrant today and we at StylX.net would like to commemorate his genius. RIP YSL
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