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Little Book of Yves Saint Laurent

By Emma Baxter-Wright
Series: Little Books of Fashion
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Little Book of Yves Saint Laurent by Emma Baxter-Wright provides a captivating exploration of the life and work of the iconic fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. It delves into his innovative designs and the significant impact he made on the fashion industry. The book offers readers a glimpse into his creative world through vivid imagery and insights into his legacy.
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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in fashion history and design. It offers an engaging exploration of Yves Saint Laurent's iconic influence on the fashion world, capturing the essence of his creativity and innovation. You'll enjoy discovering the life and legacy of one of the most celebrated designers through beautiful photography and insightful commentary.

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Little Book of Yves Saint Laurent

A stylish gift for any lover of fashion.

Yves Saint Laurent was one of the most recognisable fashion designers of 20th century and creator of classic items such as the trouser suit, the Mondrian dress, and the introduction of the leather jacket to the mainstream. The Little Book of Yves Saint Laurent is a stylish gift for any lover of fashion.

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Little Book of Yves Saint Laurent is the pocket-sized and exquisitely illustrated story of 60 years of innovative fashion design.

An enigmatic, daring, and astonishingly creative designer, Yves Saint Laurent is credited with the elevation of haute couture to fine art, turning the fashion show into a spectacle of breathtaking proportions, and revolutionising the gendered norms of womenswear.

Describing Saint Laurent's beginnings in Algeria as a precocious boy making miniature garments from fabric scraps, Little Book of Yves Saint Laurent depicts, in beautiful photographs and insightful text, the designer's ascent from fashion student to the right-hand of Christian Dior. Going on to found his own fashion house in 1961, Saint Laurent created his famous 'le smoking' trouser suit, brought the leather jacket to the mainstream, and astounded the fashion world with his blend of elegance and artistic drama.

Little Book of Yves Saint Laurent is a stylish gift for any lover of fashion.

Series: Little Books of Fashion

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787395541

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck

Illustration: 150 clr and b&w photos and illus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 186.0mm

Weight: 331g

Pages: 160

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Emma Baxter-Wright Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Series: Little Books of Fashion

About the Author

Emma Baxter-Wright has taught fashion journalism at University of the Arts London and UCA. She has contributed to many publications including the New York Observer, Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire, and is the bestselling author of Little Book of Chanel and Chanel in 55 Objects. Emma lives in London.

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