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Yves Saint Laurent’s Greatest Moments

The master at work.Photo: Getty Images

There can be no greater testament to Yves Saint Laurent’s revolutionary work than a look back at his most significant career moments. From the trapeze dress at Dior to the androgynous pantsuit, Saint Laurent was a master of innovation and elegance. He constantly propelled fashion forward, right through to his final haute couture collection in spring 2002. Click through the slideshow for a lesson in real fashion history.

Slideshow: Yves Saint Laurent: A Retrospective

Yves Saint Laurent’s Greatest Moments