Yves Saint Laurent: The Scandal Collection, 1971: Lavish look at YSL’s scandalous 1971 collection that shocked Paris fashion.
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Yves Saint Laurent: The Scandal Collection, 1971 offers a behind-the-scenes look at the controversial “Libération" collection that scandalized the fashion press—but ended up setting trends that conquered popular fashion. Beautifully illustrated and documented with well-researched essays curated by Olivier Saillard and Dominique Veillon, this gorgeous volume is enriched with personal interviews and archival photographs of the show, the models, the designs, and the textile and print samples, as well as sketches and international press clippings. For those who admire Saint Laurent’s life and work, for historians looking back at key moments in fashion history, and for designers looking for inspiration, this book and the work it displays will be a resource that will be referred to again and again. Whether as a gift for the fashionable or to leaf through and display as a coffee table book, The Scandal Collection, 1971 will not disappoint. On January 21, 1971, couturier Yves Saint Laurent presented his spring-summer haute couture collection. Inspired by the garments of the war years, the collection included short dresses, platform shoes, square shoulders, and exaggerated makeup. The show caused an outrage among the public, the critics, and the press alike, earning it the title of “Paris’s ugliest collection.” Nevertheless, the haute couture designs of the runway made their way to the boulevards, giving full sway to the “retro” trend that quickly conquered the streets. Saint Laurent was one of France’s most prominent fashion designers. From his work at Dior to the time of his founding his eponymous YSL fashion label in 1962 to his death in 2008, his work was a force in an industry full of big names and successful houses. He developed his style to accommodate the changes in fashion during that period. He approached his aesthetic from a different perspective by helping women find confidence by looking both comfortable and elegant at the same time. “His inspiration was drawn from World War II and the Occupation, he showed couture looks that included square shoulders, knee-length skirts, platform heels and simple patterned dresses . . . What Saint Laurent was doing, of course, was blurring the line between couture and ready-to-wear.” — New York Times Review: Amazing and insightful - I was lucky enough to go to Paris and see this exhibit in person and this book gives the reader the chance to experience the YSL exhibit in the comfort of their own home. The book is just as informative and comprehensive as the exhibit and complements the exhibit very well. The reader get a better insight to the life of Saint Laurent and who he was. As well as learning about his choices in fashion with amazing illustration. This book is great for any lover of art and/or fashion. Truly amazing felt like I was in Paris seeing the exhibit in person while reading this book. Review: Awesome coffee table book! - Love the photos in this book.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 758 Reviews |
E**E
Amazing and insightful
I was lucky enough to go to Paris and see this exhibit in person and this book gives the reader the chance to experience the YSL exhibit in the comfort of their own home. The book is just as informative and comprehensive as the exhibit and complements the exhibit very well. The reader get a better insight to the life of Saint Laurent and who he was. As well as learning about his choices in fashion with amazing illustration. This book is great for any lover of art and/or fashion. Truly amazing felt like I was in Paris seeing the exhibit in person while reading this book.
C**G
Awesome coffee table book!
Love the photos in this book.
I**R
Yves Saint Laurent little treasure book
This is a beautiful and compact book. If you are interested in fashion design and history of fashion, and specifically a fan of Yves Saint Laurent - this is a must-have one.
C**O
Green is the going color!
I decided to do a green, black, gold and white room. Well the book for right in even though I wanted it open. It’s a beautiful books and it has a great picture on every page. The book came brand new wrapped up in plastic to keep from getting damage.
G**N
GREAT DECOR PEICE
Purchased this book to display as a great decor piece. Adds a nice touch especially placed next to like book(brands). Whether stand alone or paired this book is a nice addition to a modern setting. I would definitely recommend this book for purchase. Fast shipping and arrived in perfect condition.
A**A
Beautiful used books
I’m in love with this book even tho it’s used it’s in amazing condition happy to have found this gem
J**F
great time capsule
great glimpse into the past. if you are a fashion photographer or a designer get it. if not...it might be a little to specific for the casual reader. it for sure is the only book of its kind ive seen...the details of each part of this collection is shown from the original sketches along with swatches and patterns. opening this book is like stepping back into time. 1971 that is. i like it : )
S**.
loved this!!!
The book is a little smaller than I thought but still a cute decor piece nonetheless. I thought it was super informational as well! I loved the images and am not sure why people were complaining. I mean it may not be the best or most thorough per say but still pretty good if you loved this period of time in fashion. Also am OBSESSED with the quote on the back: "What do I want to do? Shock people. Make them stop and think."
P**N
A fine memorial to the man
My wife and I visited this exhibition in Paris which was one of the finest we have ever scene in its curating and presentation as it followed the evolution of his life and designs. This book is a worthy record for those not able to see the show.
A**R
Muy lindo
Llego súper bien empacando
S**A
YSL
Beautiful book.Arrived on time, in great condition. Very happy with my purchase!
W**G
Tolles Buch!
Dieses Buch ist aus den Anfängen von Yves Saint Laurant und wirklich in der Aufmachung und vom Inhalt her sehr zu empfehlen. Tolle Fotos und Skizzen von sehr schöner Mode. Gehört einfach in jede Sammlung von Liebhaberinnen und Liebhabern der Haute Couture!
E**G
Bello ed interessante
Un libro che per gli amanti della storia della moda non può mancare. Foto bozzetti appunti del grande maestro. Bello bello!
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