Yves Saint-Laurent: The Impossible Collection

Limited edition, numerous colour plates, cloth, gilt, with photographic inlay, with clamshell case, split to bottom corner of case, folio, New York, Assouline, 2020.

*** Yves Saint Laurent: The Impossible Collection spotlights all the classics: the Mondrian shift dress; the black dress with white collar and cuffs for the film Belle de Jour; the legendary Ballets Russes collection; the tributes to Picasso, Matisse and van Gogh; the tailored pantsuits and flowing “coup de crayon” draped gowns; the lavish use of velvet, lace, feathers, leopard print, and brilliant jewel tones.