The first comprehensive overview of Yves Saint Laurent's magnificent haute couture collections, from the opening of the fashion house in 1962 to his farewell to the fashion world in 2002, presented through original photographs from the shows. As a tribute to the legendary couturier, this book brings together forty years of iconic haute couture creations, from the 1966 ladies dinner jacket to art inspired dresses, such as the Mondrian series, Van Gogh embroidered garments, Cubist capes and the famous Ballet Russes collection, to name but a few. With a foreword by Andrew Bolton, an introduction by fashion expert Suzy Menkes and descriptions of the various collections by the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris, this volume offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the world of the designer who, more than any other, revolutionised the modern woman's wardrobe.