Yves Saint Laurent, considered by many as the greatest fashion designer of the 20th Century, has died in Paris at the age of 71. He shaped the world of fashion from the age of 18, when he was hired at fashion house Dior.
He took over the house just three years later. Known for brilliant and versatile designs, Saint Laurent helped modernise - some would say liberate - fashion by creating clothes Fashion king Saint Laurent dies ...
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(Deutsche Welle)
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