Apparel Design

Yves Saint Laurent comes to the De Young Museum in San Francisco, California! The collection titled “Yves Saint Laurent” includes pieces throughout his 40+ year career from the beginning of it all at Dior, to his final collection when he retired in spring 2002. The clothes are shown with low lighting and the exhibit has the feel of a giant walk-in closet. There are also many of his sketches and photos on display. It will be in place until April 5 of 2009.

Yves Saint Laurent created haute couture pieces so ahead of his time that can now be found in any department store in the world. He was an amazing leader in changing the way woman dressed. As a designer, he thought that if you took a male garment and passed it to a woman’s shoulders, the power would be passed from the man to the woman. He actually listened to what woman wanted which was wanted power and respect. His revolutionary mindset, ideas and clothing gave way to the way woman dress and are perceived differently today.

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