Yves Saint Laurent: The Complete Collections

Yves Saint Laurent: The Complete Collections offers a 632-page visual journey through 40 years of haute couture from one of fashion’s most iconic brands, featuring 1,004 illustrations. Founded in 1962 by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, the brand transformed modern style with groundbreaking designs like the women’s tuxedo suit le smoking, Mondrian dresses, and Van Gogh embroidery. This definitive book covers the brand’s evolution up to Yves Saint Laurent’s retirement in 2002.

The volume begins with a concise history of the house and presents its collections chronologically. Each collection is introduced with a brief text on its influences and highlights, illustrated with curated catwalk images showcasing the designs as originally styled and worn by top models. It includes hundreds of stunning clothes, accessories, beauty looks, and set designs. Introduction by Suzy Menkes and contributions by Olivier Flaviano, Aurélie Samuel, Jéromine Savignon, and others.