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Saint Laurent, Yves

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(b. 1936; Oran, Algeria) "The best clothing around a woman are the arms of the man she loves, but for all women not so lucky, I am there."
1. BBC News: Yves Saint Laurent Shuts Its Doors - The announcement that the YSL haute couture atelier will close after 40 years in operation includes the designer's sentiments in quotations and comes months after his announcement to sell the ready to wear division.
2. History Channel: Speeches - The designer talks about his views on fashion in this audio file with a brief profile introduction.
3. History of Fashion: Designers - Profile of the designer who became head of the house of Christian Dior at age 21 in addition to being the first couturier to open a ready to wear boutique.
4. MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour Extra: All About Yves - Jessica Moore pens a profile of the designer a week after announcing his retirement from the world of haute couture.
5. The Great Names of French Haute Couture: Yves Saint Laurent - Laurence Benaim provides a profile of the designer with emphasis on his purist romantic sensibilities, "A man or a woman's most beautiful adornment is love".
6. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche - Profile of creative director Tom Ford, collection gallery, accessories, and boutique information available.
7. Yves Saint Laurent: 40 Years of Scandals and Honours - Laurence Benaim offers a career retrospective of sorts, a review and recount of the designer's coups and innovations.

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