Travel: Travel: The of World of Yves Saint Laurent

Posted By: KK on 04/29/10 5:08 AM | Categories: Travel

The Petit Palais has opened the first large-scale retrospective of iconic French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent's work, who died in 2008 at the age of 71. Curated in close cooperation with Pierre Berge, YSL's longtime partner in life as well as in business, the exhibit highlights 300 timeless and astounding creations from YSL. In homage to the late French couturier we looked back to his orginal designs and paired them with items that you can buy today to sport such elegance. What to wear this spring? Yves Saint Laurent, but of course.

Left to Right: YSL's muse model Verushchka in his safari inspried designs in 1968, YSL Mombassa Bag ($1,045), YSL Chloris 105 Sandal ($895), YSL Entrelacs Gold-Plated Cuff ($895), YSL Animal-Print Sunglasses ($250), YSL Fold-Over Draped Dress and Concentric Stone Necklace ($1,890)

Left to Right: YSL Black & Ochre Dress from the 1983 Autumn Collections, YSL Flap-Leather Clutch ($595), YSL Slides ($595), YSL Croquet Zig-Zag Necklace ($650), YSL Arty Bracelet ($575), YSL Knot-Detail Gown ($5,130)

Left to Right: YSL's 1965 painter Piet Mondrian Dress, YSL Y Clutch ($575), YSL Agate Drop Earrings ($295), YSL Cut-Out Cuff ($595), YSL Arty Aventurine Ring ($495), YSL Tribute Sandals ($995), YSL Double Crepe Cotton Cross-Back Top ($990), YSL Satin Duchess Shorts ($550)

The World of Yves Saint Laurent will be on exhibition at the Petits Palais on Avenue Winston Churchil until August 29, 2010. To purchase tickets click here.

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