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What is YSL most famous for?

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What is YSL most famous for?
YSL or Yves Saint Laurent is famous for pioneering “cross-design” in fashion, taking inspiration from street trends to modernize haute couture. He is also well known for creating pieces that both women and men can wear. By blurring gender-specific design, he empowered individual style while creating a scissor-sharp fashion aesthetic of sensual ease and beauty. Shop a collection of Yves Saint Laurent pieces on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Le Smoking Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage skirt 'Le Smoking' tuxedo by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche. The skirt is wool and
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1980s French Skirts

1980s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Cropped Le Smoking Tuxedo Satin Black Pantsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
famous 'le smoking' jacket and a pair of high-waisted pants. The cropped black jacket features a single
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1980s French Trouser Pant Suits

Vintage 1974 Yves Saint Laurent Sequin Black Wool Sweater Le Smoking Pants Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
First created in 1966 by famous couturier Yves Saint Laurent, "Le Smoking" tuxedo suit for women
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1970s French Trouser Pant Suits

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche YSL Glen Plaid Le Smoking Skirt Suit 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Signature vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT "Rive Gauche" glen plaid Le Smoking skirt suit! No
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Late 20th Century French Skirt Suits

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Purple Pleated Silk Wide Cummerbund Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
between menswear styles and elevated women’s aesthetic. From his sleek styling of the iconic Le Smoking
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1970s French Belts

Yves Saint Laurent Style Paperback 2008 Pink book by Foundation Pierre Berge
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in North Hollywood, CA
femininity, creating arguably the most famous (and sexiest) suit for women, “Le Smoking” tuxedo, and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Books

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