Table of Contents

Introduction • The Photographs, interspersed contributions from YSL’s muses and admirers.

Promotional Information

'YSL: The initials evoke allure and sophistication, and this brilliant illustrated portrait of the iconic designer has both' Tatler

About the Author

Roxanne Lowit is a New York-based fashion photographer who started taking pictures in the 1970s. Her photographs have appeared in many magazines, including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle, V Magazine and Glamour, and she has worked on numerous advertising campaigns for, among others, Dior, Barney's and Vivienne Westwood. Pierre Bergé was Yves Saint Laurent's partner and co-founder of Yves Saint Laurent Couture House.

Reviews

'‘Dazzling … [the photos are] perfectly complemented by the contributions by the likes of Catherine Deneuve, Betty Catroux and Lucie de la Falaise’' - Red

'‘A fine slice of fashion history, a peek at the looks and the personality that came to define couture in the last century’' - Wallpaper*

'‘As one of Yves Saint Laurent’s inner circle, photographer Roxanne Lowit had unrivalled access’' - Sunday Times

'‘Dazzling … Roxanne Lowit’s intimate images show the maître at work from 1978 up to his final show in 2002, and all the fabulousness that surrounded him’' - Evening Standard