YVES SAINT LAURENT Abrams Coffee Table Book

Information about the author Farid Chenoune is a fashion historian and author of several books! including A History of Men's Fashion and Beneath It All: A Century of French Lingerie! as well as a contributor to French Vogue. He lives in Paris.Florence Müller has written many books and catalogs and organized several exhibitions on fashion history and the phenomenon of contemporary fashion. She teaches these subjects at the Institut français de la Mode. She worked as UFAC Director and Curator at the Musée des Arts de la Mode! Paris. Among other titles! she has published Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture and Art & Fashion. Blurb The first comprehensive retrospective of his life's work, accompanying an exhibition of 250 garments from the collection of the Foundation Pierre Bergé. Covers all the major events in Saint Laurent's career, including all his most important pieces, and insights into his creative process. Summary One of the most distinctive and influential designers of the second half of the twentieth century! Yves Saint Laurent takes his place in the pantheon of French couturiers! alongside Coco Chanel! Christian Dior! and Jeanne Lanvin. This title presents a comprehensive retrospective of his life's work.