Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Yves Saint Laurent was a French fashion designer who co-founded the Yves Saint Laurent fashion house and is considered one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century. He was the first to popularize ready-to-wear fashion in haute couture, introduced le smoking (a tuxedo suit for women), the safari jacket, and the jumpsuit, and frequently drew inspiration from art, culture, and global perspectives. His partnership and romance with Pierre Bergé, who co-founded their fashion house, was one of the most celebrated relationships in the art world.