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

  • ART CLASS  photo | Yves Saint Laurent

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Updated: Monday Jun 02, 2008 | 02:05 PM EDT

ART CLASS

The designer often referenced artwork directly in his designs, from his "Mondrian" dresses of 1965 to prints that took from artists like Matisse, Picasso and Christian Bérard.