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7 June 2008

Trends and Products: Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent changed the world of 20th century fashion with his design and his use of fabric. He is famous for inventing the re-invention of the pants suit for women. Carla Bruni, wife of President Sarkozy, wore one of his pants suits to the funeral in his honour.


Guests

David Meagher
Author, Fashion Speaks (Random House) Editor, Wish Magazine, The Australian

Further Information

BBC images of Yves Saint Laurent funeral

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