To Beirut with Love
To Beirut with Love
Property sold to benefit charities supporting the Beirut Explosion, 4th of August 2020
Yves Saint Laurent
Haute Couture Suit Ensemble, Fall/Winter Collection, 1989
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December 15, 02:39 PM GMT
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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Property sold to benefit charities supporting the Beirut Explosion, 4th of August 2020
Yves Saint Laurent
Haute Couture Suit Ensemble, Fall/Winter Collection, 1989
Grain de Poudre jacket and wrap skirt. Sleeveless velvet blouse with gold medallion decoration at shoulder.
Passage No°52
Size: 38
Donated by Mouna Ayoub
When Yves Saint Laurent founded his namesake fashion house in 1961, he introduced a revolutionary take on women’s clothing. Inspired by the structure of menswear and the feeling of power that came with wearing it, his approach was a celebration of gender fluidity that shook the fashion industry and challenged conventional attitudes.
In 1982, Saint Laurent declared “I am no longer concerned with sensation and innovation, but with the perfection of my style.” From then until his retirement in 2002, he would refine personal signatures and push his creations, specifically within haute couture, to new heights.
In 1982, Saint Laurent declared “I am no longer concerned with sensation and innovation, but with the perfection of my style.” From then until his retirement in 2002, he would refine personal signatures and push his creations, specifically within haute couture, to new heights.