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22 Yves Saint Laurent Quotes To Help You Up Your Style Quotient

Famous As: French Fashion Designer and Founder of His Eponymous Fashion Label
Born On: August 1, 1936
Died On: June 1, 2008
Born In: Oran, Algeria
Founder / Co Founder: Yves Saint Laurent Couture House, House of Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent perfumes and colognes, Vouguepedia
Died At Age: 71

Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent, commonly known as Yves Saint Laurent, was a celebrated fashion designer. He is remembered as a pioneer in the fashion industry. Laurent is credited with bringing about a drastic change in the dying couture line of clothing which resurrected into reputed ready-to-wear attires. During the ever-growing metamorphosis of fashion in the era he lived in, Laurent was able to develop his style to accommodate transformations in fashion. Laurent was able to implement comfort with elegance in women’s line of clothing. He is recognized for introducing tuxedo suits for women and adopting non-white and non European culture in his work. According to many fashion experts, he was definitely one of the most influential and celebrated designers during the latter half of the 20th century. Here are some of the most inspirational quotes from this iconic figure in fashion industry, illustrating his thoughts and sayings.

The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy.

The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy.

Yves Saint Laurent
We must never confuse elegance with snobbery

We must never confuse elegance with snobbery

Yves Saint Laurent
We must never confuse elegance with snobbery.

We must never confuse elegance with snobbery.

Yves Saint Laurent
Dressing is a way of life.

Dressing is a way of life.

Yves Saint Laurent
I wish I had invented blue jeans. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes.

I wish I had invented blue jeans. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes.

Yves Saint Laurent
I'd really like to be in closer contact with life. I'm a little too distant, I guess. I like to place myself outside.

I'd really like to be in closer contact with life. I'm a little too distant, I guess. I like to place myself outside.

Yves Saint Laurent
I'm so secluded. Very alone.

I'm so secluded. Very alone.

Yves Saint Laurent
I am no longer concerned with sensation and innovation, but with the perfection of my style.

I am no longer concerned with sensation and innovation, but with the perfection of my style.

Yves Saint Laurent
I have often said that I wish I had invented blue jeans: the most spectacular, the most practical, the most relaxed and nonchalant. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes.

I have often said that I wish I had invented blue jeans: the most spectacular, the most practical, the most relaxed and nonchalant. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes.

Yves Saint Laurent
Over the years I have learned that what is important in a dress is the woman who is wearing it.

Over the years I have learned that what is important in a dress is the woman who is wearing it.

Yves Saint Laurent
It pains me physically to see a woman victimized, rendered pathetic, by fashion.

It pains me physically to see a woman victimized, rendered pathetic, by fashion.

Yves Saint Laurent
I want to thank all the women who have worn my clothes, the famous and the unknown, who have been so faithful to me and given me so much joy.

I want to thank all the women who have worn my clothes, the famous and the unknown, who have been so faithful to me and given me so much joy.

Yves Saint Laurent
Fashions fade, style is eternal.

Fashions fade, style is eternal.

Yves Saint Laurent
A good model can advance fashion by ten years.

A good model can advance fashion by ten years.

Yves Saint Laurent
The most beautiful clothes that can dress a woman are the arms of the man she loves. But for those who haven't had the fortune of finding this happiness, I am there.

The most beautiful clothes that can dress a woman are the arms of the man she loves. But for those who haven't had the fortune of finding this happiness, I am there.

Yves Saint Laurent
I couldn't love a woman who inspired me to be totally disinterested. If I fell in love with a woman for an artistic reason, or from the point of view of my work, I think it would rob her of something.

I couldn't love a woman who inspired me to be totally disinterested. If I fell in love with a woman for an artistic reason, or from the point of view of my work, I think it would rob her of something.

Yves Saint Laurent
I adore America. It's an extraordinary country. A new country.

I adore America. It's an extraordinary country. A new country.

Yves Saint Laurent
Isn't elegance forgetting what one is wearing?

Isn't elegance forgetting what one is wearing?

Yves Saint Laurent
The most beautiful clothes that can dress a woman are the arms of the man she loves.

The most beautiful clothes that can dress a woman are the arms of the man she loves.

Yves Saint Laurent
Fashion fades, style is eternal.

Fashion fades, style is eternal.

Yves Saint Laurent
I have always believed that fashion was not only to make women more beautiful, but also to reassure them, give them confidence.

I have always believed that fashion was not only to make women more beautiful, but also to reassure them, give them confidence.

Yves Saint Laurent
Without elegance of the heart, there is no elegance.

Without elegance of the heart, there is no elegance.

Yves Saint Laurent