YSL: A Life in Fashion

Designer Yves Saint Laurent left behind an unparalleled legacy of style, elegance and innovation. Take a look back at the man, his designs and his star fans. By Melissa Liebling-Goldberg

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He was crowned a boy wonder after taking over the house of Christian Dior, following the legendary designer's sudden death, at the age of 21 in 1958. The designer wowed the fashion elite with his trapeze silhouette, which had never been seen before and would become a mod staple.