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In the Sixties, Yves Saint Laurent broke haute couture conventions by proposing garments inspired by menswear. In 1966, he introduced “Le Smoking”, the famous women's tuxedo that became a symbol of empowerment and freedom for women. During the same period, the maison launched the Rive Gauche line, considered one of the first luxury prêt-à-porter collections, making designer fashion more accessible to a wider clientele.

During the Seventies and Eighties, Saint Laurent consolidated its international prestige thanks to collections characterized by artistic, cultural, and exotic influences. Its dresses, often inspired by painters such as Piet Mondrian and Pablo Picasso, transformed fashion into a form of art. Concurrently, the brand expanded its offering with accessories, perfumes, and leather goods.

After Yves Saint Laurent's retirement in 2002, the maison went through several creative phases until the arrival of Hedi Slimane in 2012. Slimane profoundly renewed the brand's image, adopting the name Saint Laurent for prêt-à-porter collections and introducing a rock and contemporary aesthetic. Since 2016, under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello, the brand continues to evolve while maintaining its bold and elegant spirit.

Today, Saint Laurent is considered one of the protagonists of global luxury, famous for its sophisticated style, artisanal excellence, and the revolutionary legacy left by Yves Saint Laurent, a figure who changed 20th-century fashion forever.