Debut: Yves Saint Laurent 1962
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.32 (580 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0810905612 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 125 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-17 |
| Language | : | French |
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Flynn E. Matthews said precious book for a precious man. not detailed enough to be a deep read but not big enough to be a coffee table book, yet still manages to be an overall charmer.most ysl books that were published after his death tend to linger on proustian references. the idea of yves' extended physical suffering from cancer coupled with the anxiety and proust can seem overly dramatized.this book gives a nice rounded somber view of ysl while still keeping his human characteristics intact.i wish this book was printed in aprecious book for a precious man Flynn E. Matthews not detailed enough to be a deep read but not big enough to be a coffee table book, yet still manages to be an overall charmer.most ysl books that were published after his death tend to linger on proustian references. the idea of yves' extended physical suffering from cancer coupled with the anxiety and proust can seem overly dramatized.this book gives a nice rounded somber view of ysl while still keeping his human characteristics intact.i wish this book was printed in a4.. .. "The beginnings of the most important Fashion Designer of the 20th Centuryand beyond." according to rugerdawg. Yves Saint Laurentwhat else can be said? Even after his death, Saint Laurent is still influencing fashion. Debut 1962 captures the young Saint Laurent on the cusp of international fame and stardom. Having designed the Trapeze dress that turned haute couture on its head and forever changed women's hemlines and attitudes about style and dress, Saint Laurent made his entrance into the world of couture as an apprentice to legendary designer Christian Dior. When Dior died in 1957, Yves Saint Laurent found himself, at age 21, the head designer of the H. Truly Yves A Customer Yves Saint Laurent wasone of the most talented fashionistas and awarded with tremendous acclaim. Now his company is directed by Tom Ford (who also designs for Gucci). This biography is true and sincere. It is very worth while
(Perhaps they will be in the documentary.) The publisher describes Teboul's as the "definitive volume," but in fact neither book sheds much light on St. To his credit, Teboul does provide some background information on the designer, including childhood photos, a biographical chronology, reproductions of early newspaper clippings (from the scrapbooks of St. Laurent took over as head of the prestigious House of Dior; at age 25, he opened his own firm; and after a lifetime of achievement, he has now announced his upcoming retirement. LIFE photographer Boulat offers a photomontage of the young St. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. Laurent quotes. Laurent in his first year as an independent designer, while Teboul (the director of the documentary) jumps ahead to focus on the step-by-step operations of putting together the show for his Spring 2002 line. Nonetheless, except for the childhood photos, neither the people nor the activities in any o
For the last 40 years, Yves Saint Laurent has reigned as one of the most influential and brilliantly inspired couturiers of our time. This is an unprecedented portrait showing the hard work behind the fashion genius's early and meteoric rise.. This behind-the- scenes look at Saint Laurent's first year as an independent designer features outstanding photographs by Life photographer Pierre Boulat, many of which have never been seen before; an illuminating text by the designer's biographer, Laurence Benaïm; and inside commentary by Saint Laurent's partner, Pierre Bergé. Since Saint Laurent left Dior to open his own fashion house at age 25, his dramatic designs, emphasizing the body and a seductive elegance, have completely revolutionized women's fashion