{"product_id":"ysl-lexicon-9780847867127","title":"YSL Lexicon","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe world’s leading authorities on fashion and design celebrate the 60th anniversary of YSL’s first runway presentation with a lexicon that includes many images from the designer’s extraordinary archives.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYves   Saint   Laurent   (1936–2008)   is   credited   with reviving  French  haute  couture  in  the  1960s,  with making   ready-to-wear   reputable,   and   with   using non-European  cultural  references.  In  addition  to  the kaleidoscope  of  images  in  this  book,  a  coterie  of tastemakers  have  supplied  listings  that  encompass YSL’s  style  inspirations  (C is  for  Costumes,  as  exem-plified  by  the  Russian  theme  of  the  famed  autumn-winter  1976–77  collection; T is  for  Tuxedo,  which the  designer  initially  referenced  with  his  1965  “Le Smoking”)  and  important  facets  of  his  life  (J is  for Jardin  Majorelle,  the  garden  of  the  couturier’s  para-disiacal retreat in Marrakech;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tracing Yves Saint Laurent’s life, loves, and inspirations alphabetically, from “Art” to “Zizi” (Jeanmaire, a longtime muse), this abecedary marks the 60th anniversary of the designer’s first runway show. Fashion friends including Diane von Furstenberg and Elie Top contributed chapters, each illustrated with photos and sketches from Saint Laurent’s archives.\" —HARPERSBAZAAR.COM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A new book of essays and photos traces the fashion, life, and inspirations of Yves Saint Laurent from A to Z. Amy Fine Collins zeroes in on his muses\" —AIRMAIL.COM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eYSL LEXICON\u003c\/i\u003e is a priceless entry into the genre of fashion history. This is a monograph that will be devoured by those who were and remain devotees of YSL as well as for those who wish to know so much more than what has been written about him in the past.\" —NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Inside the New Book Covering YSL to the Letter: Released on the 60th anniversary of his first runway show, the book features archival drawings and photos, as well as essays by Hamish Bowles, Diane von Furstenberg, and Amy Fine Collins, among others.\" —AVENUE MAGAZINE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Taking on the people, places and concepts that inspired the designer are a host of high-profile contributors including Hamish Bowles on Haute Couture and Marian McEvoy on Jardin Majorelle. Illustrating the book are images from YSL’s archive, set against lavish textiles in truly iconic style.\" —LUXE MAGAZINE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"... this book is seriously inspiring.  I love the places and design styles it features. Fashion and interiors are so closely woven. Pre-order yours. I luckily got an advance copy.\" —THE ENGLISH ROOM","brand":"Rizzoli International Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49083706376535,"sku":"9780847867127","price":38.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780847867127.jpg?v=1725549776","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/ysl-lexicon-9780847867127","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}