Book – Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Catwalk

Was Yves Saint Laurent the first rock star French couturier? Even the mention of his name brings with it a frisson of excitement, as the label in its zenith around the same time as the birth of the supermodel.

Among his super rich and well connected devotees was Bianca Jagger who wore a YSL Le Smoking jacket when she married Mick in St Tropez in 1971. She was hailed as the epitome of chic.

Yves St Laurent Haute Couture Catwalk with an introduction by legendary British fashion commentator, Suzy Menkes, is the first comprehensive overview of Yves Saint Laurent’s haute couture collections, presented through original catwalk photography.

This candy pink book includes a concise history of the house, followed by a brief biographical profile of Yves Saint Laurent, before exploring his collections, which have been meticulously catalogued. Also included is a rich reference section.

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Catwalk features:

• Hardcover, 632 pages.
• Written by Suzy Menkes and Olivier Flaviano.
• Filled with a short biography on the designer and fashion collections that have been meticulously catalogued.
• Stunning professional runway photography throughout.
• Introduction and biography penned by influential fashion commentator, Suzy Menkes.
• Fully indexed with each collection, materials used and models on the runway including several Australians.
• Published by Thames & Hudson.

Dimensions: 20cm (l ) x 5.5cm (h) x 28.5cm (w)