Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr Announces Two Major Fashion Sales in Paris Featuring Rare Footwear and Haute Couture
Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr presents two landmark fashion sales in Paris.
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Biography
Born in Oran, Algeria, Yves Saint Laurent moved to Paris in his teens to pursue fashion design. He gained early recognition as a protege of Christian Dior, eventually taking over the creative direction of the House of Dior at the age of 21 following the founder's death.
In 1961, he established his own eponymous fashion house alongside his partner Pierre Bergé. His work is noted for its fusion of high art and couture, drawing inspiration from painters such as Mondrian, Picasso, and Matisse, and for pioneering the democratization of fashion through the Rive Gauche ready-to-wear line.
Saint Laurent retired in 2002, leaving behind a legacy that redefined the modern wardrobe. His influence is preserved through the Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent and dedicated museums in Paris and Marrakesh, which house his extensive archives and sketches.
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Notable Works
- Le Smoking tuxedo suit · 1966Fashion design
- Mondrian collection · 1965Fashion design
Career Highlights
- 1957Appointed creative director of Christian Dior
- 1961Founded the Yves Saint Laurent fashion house
- 1983Solo exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
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