- Hardcover: 125 pages
- Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (Mar 1 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0810905612
- ISBN-13: 978-0810905610
- Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 18.9 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 703 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,871,117 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Library Journal
At age 21, Yves St. Laurent took over as head of the prestigious House of Dior; at age 25, he opened his own firm; and after a lifetime of achievement, he has now announced his upcoming retirement. To mark this event, these books are being published in conjunction with 5, avenue Marceau, a documentary on his incredible 40-year career. LIFE photographer Boulat offers a photomontage of the young St. Laurent in his first year as an independent designer, while Teboul (the director of the documentary) jumps ahead to focus on the step-by-step operations of putting together the show for his Spring 2002 line. To his credit, Teboul does provide some background information on the designer, including childhood photos, a biographical chronology, reproductions of early newspaper clippings (from the scrapbooks of St. Laurent's mother), a complete checklist of his major shows, and four pages of notable St. Laurent quotes. Nonetheless, except for the childhood photos, neither the people nor the activities in any of the pictures are identified. (Perhaps they will be in the documentary.) The publisher describes Teboul's as the "definitive volume," but in fact neither book sheds much light on St. Laurent's life or career. The hundreds of photos are fun to look through (especially when they convey the energy and oftentimes frantic pace of putting together a show), but both books disappoint for lack of comprehensive documentation of this important designer's work. Margarete Gross, Chicago P.L.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
For the last 40 years, Yves Saint Laurent has reigned as one of the most influential and brilliantly inspired couturiers of our time. Since Saint Laurent left Dior to open his own fashion house at age 25, his dramatic designs, emphasizing the body and a seductive elegance, have completely revolutionized women's fashion. This behind-the- scenes look at Saint Laurent's first year as an independent designer features outstanding photographs by Life photographer Pierre Boulat, many of which have never been seen before; an illuminating text by the designer's biographer, Laurence Benaïm; and inside commentary by Saint Laurent's partner, Pierre Bergé. This is an unprecedented portrait showing the hard work behind the fashion genius's early and meteoric rise.
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Truly Yves,
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This review is from: Debut: Yves Saint Laurent 1962 (Hardcover)
Yves Saint Laurent wasone of the most talented fashionistas and awarded with tremendous acclaim. Now his company is directed by Tom Ford (who also designs for Gucci). This biography is true and sincere. It is very worth while
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The beginnings of the most important Fashion Designer of the 20th Century...and beyond.,
By rugerdawg "rugerdawg" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Debut: Yves Saint Laurent 1962 (Hardcover)
Yves Saint Laurent...what else can be said? Even after his death, Saint Laurent is still influencing fashion. Debut 1962 captures the young Saint Laurent on the cusp of international fame and stardom. Having designed the Trapeze dress that turned haute couture on its head and forever changed women's hemlines and attitudes about style and dress, Saint Laurent made his entrance into the world of couture as an apprentice to legendary designer Christian Dior. When Dior died in 1957, Yves Saint Laurent found himself, at age 21, the head designer of the House of Dior. His spring 1958 collection almost certainly saved the enterprise from financial ruin; the straight line of his creations, a softer version of Dior's New Look, catapulted him into the high fashion stratosphere.
In 1962 Saint Laurent launched his own line of couture and the rest is history. Debut 1962 is a wonderful collection of photographs that shows the designer in the early days of his design House. He is young, he is beautiful and his determination is apparent in every portrait. Fans of YSL should pick up a copy; for all Fashionistas, it will be a great addition to your library. 0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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precious book for a precious man,
By Flynn E. Matthews - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Debut: Yves Saint Laurent 1962 (Hardcover)
not detailed enough to be a deep read but not big enough to be a coffee table book, yet still manages to be an overall charmer.
most ysl books that were published after his death tend to linger on proustian references. the idea of yves' extended physical suffering from cancer coupled with the anxiety and proust can seem overly dramatized. this book gives a nice rounded somber view of ysl while still keeping his human characteristics intact. i wish this book was printed in a4. 1 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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Truly Yves,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Debut: Yves Saint Laurent 1962 (Hardcover)
Yves Saint Laurent wasone of the most talented fashionistas and awarded with tremendous acclaim. Now his company is directed by Tom Ford (who also designs for Gucci). This biography is true and sincere. It is very worth while
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