Yves Saint Laurent (1936-2008)

Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent (1 August 1936 – 1 June 2008), referred to as Yves Saint Laurent or YSL, was a French fashion designer who, in 1962, founded his eponymous fashion label.[1]



Quotes·Quotations by Yves Saint Laurent


Beauty


¶ The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy.

Saint Laurent highlights the intrinsic beauty that comes from a woman’s passion and inner vitality. While cosmetics can enhance appearance, true beauty, according to him, stems from one’s inner drive and enthusiasm.


Fashion·Style


¶ Fashion comes and goes, but style is eternal.

Yves Saint Laurent distinguishes between fashion and style. Fashion is seen as temporary and ever-changing, while style is timeless and enduring. This quote underscores the importance of developing a personal sense of style that transcends fleeting trends.



Images


   
Saint Laurent in 1958 | Wikimedia Commons | Fair use    

 


[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yves_Saint_Laurent_(designer)



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