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All About Yves
Yves Saint Laurent is one of the world's most famous designers, who's haute couture collections have deeply marked society and revolutionized the image of women. All About Yves documents the life of this great designer, from his childhood, to the seminal moments of his career, up until his death in 2008.
This one-of-a-kind book includes unseen sketches and photographs of Saint Laurent's key collections, as well as fascinating removable documents that include handwritten letters, paper dolls, contact sheets, magazines, and invitations.
All About Yves was compiled in collaboration with the Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent and is essential reading for those with a passion for YSL.
This one-of-a-kind book includes unseen sketches and photographs of Saint Laurent's key collections, as well as fascinating removable documents that include handwritten letters, paper dolls, contact sheets, magazines, and invitations.
All About Yves was compiled in collaboration with the Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent and is essential reading for those with a passion for YSL.
128 pages, Hardcover
Published November 7, 2017
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February 16, 2022
Beautifully put together. I almost felt like I could reach into the book to touch the fabric samples, everything was so well photographed. The included facsimiles are so intriguing and insightful, including the booklet from the adorable "Yves Mathieu Saint Larent Collection Automne-Hiver 1953-54" and La Vilane Lulu!
What stood out to me the most was his reproduced retirement speech, which is so heavy and has always stuck with me ever since watching the documentary L'Amour Fou (2011): "I did not choose this tragic descent, but through it I was able to rise to the heavens of creativity, where I came across the fire-makers that Rimbaud spoke of, discovering myself and understanding that the most important encounter in one’s life is that with oneself." I can't imagine a contemporary fashion designer giving a retirement speech so strikingly honest and, in some ways, dark.
What stood out to me the most was his reproduced retirement speech, which is so heavy and has always stuck with me ever since watching the documentary L'Amour Fou (2011): "I did not choose this tragic descent, but through it I was able to rise to the heavens of creativity, where I came across the fire-makers that Rimbaud spoke of, discovering myself and understanding that the most important encounter in one’s life is that with oneself." I can't imagine a contemporary fashion designer giving a retirement speech so strikingly honest and, in some ways, dark.
February 15, 2022
Dit is een bijzonder vormgegeven boek over Yves Saint Laurent. Het laat je kennis maken met de persoon achter de ontwerper. In het boek zitten verschillende kopieën van brieven , tekeningen en schetsen ed. die het persoonlijk maken. Daarnaast zijn de foto’s ook erg mooi. Kortom een fantastisch boek voor de liefhebber.
July 7, 2024
This book is a must if you are looking into high fashion, it’s very easy to read and has lots of goodies inside (replications of his younger drawings/ fashion invitations/ illustrations/Polaroids). My mother got me this book in Marrakech and was affordable considering the price.
November 20, 2017
Magnifique ouvrage, avec des documents et des croquis de Monsieur Saint Laurent lui-même.
February 6, 2020
The joined documents are just so brilliant.
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