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Petit Palais exhibits Laurent's collections
Yves Saint Laurent at the Petit Palais in Paris (until Aug. 29) is a moving and joyous tribute to the life and work of the designer who drew the fashion template of the last half of the 20th century.
"Clothes can allow you to create an attitude"
Florence Muller, Fashion historian says "You can't be beautiful and elegant and alluring if you're not at ease in your clothes. You have to be able to create an attitude. Clothes can allow you to create an attitude, one which wasn't there before."
Revolutionary and Romantic Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent (1 August 1936 – 1 June 2008) was an Algerian-born French fashion designer who was considered one of the greatest figures in French fashion in the 20th century. In August 1957, Dior met with Yves's mother to tell her that he had chosen Yves to succeed him as designer. Yves found himself at the age of 21 the head designer of the House of Dior after the death of Christian Dior. His Spring 1958 collection almost certainly saved the House from financial ruin; the straight line of his creations, a softer version of Dior's New Look, catapulted him to international stardom with what would later be known as the 'trapeze dress', which included dresses with a narrow shoulder and flared gently at the bottom. He died on 1 June 2008 of brain cancer at his residence in Paris.
Catherine Deneuve was Laurent's biggest fan
Farid Chenoune, Fashion historian says "That's what's interesting about her and Yves Saint-Laurent, this incredible arc which goes from masculine outfits to the most luxurious embroidered dresses recalling the splendors of a lost aristocracy....and she crossed this huge range with him."
Saint Laurent blurred traditional gender lines

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