Syoul Pays Tribute To Yves St. Laurent ...a Fashion Icon

A legendary fashion innovator passed away in Paris on Sunday June 1, 2008. A true icon in the world of fashion, Yves St. Laurent was born in Oran, Algeria, Africa. He studied first at the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture and started his career at 17 working for another fashion great, French designer Christian Dior. Following Dior's death in 1957, Yves, at the age of 21, was put in charge of the Dior house. He revolutionized fashion with his trouser suits, highly coloured ethnic prints and designs inspired by the art world. He also made haute couture stylish, and ready-to-wear for the masses which made it popular. Yves was also one of the first designers to widely use black models in his fashion shows. Syoul recognises and acknowledges the work of this outstanding contributor to our world and extends condolences to his family and all who mourn his loss...May his soul REST IN PEACE.


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