Yves Saint Laurent: The Impossible Collection "illustration" Christine Dell’Amore

Christine Dell’Amore

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Yves Saint Laurent: The Impossible Collection "illustration" Christine Dell’AmoreAfter getting his big break assisting French couture titan Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent struck out on his own, and transformed haute couture for a new era of youthful, strong, independent women. His designs changed the course of fashion, introducing the concept of designer ready to wear for a wider clientele. Ahead of his time, he created feminine versions of masculine styles such as the pinstriped pantsuit, the Saharienne khaki safari jacket