Yves Saint-Laurent

Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent, better known as Yves Saint Laurent or YSL, was a French fashion designer who founded his eponymous fashion label in 1962. He is widely regarded as one of the foremost designers of the 20th century. Saint Laurent's designs were noted for combining elegance with a sense of ease and modernity. His Mondrian Collection in 1965 was immediately taken up by mass manufacturers, who produced inexpensive copies that underscored its widespread appeal.