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Yves Saint-Laurent dies

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1. Yves Saint-Laurent was an innovator who revolutionised the global fashion scene.
2. Born in Algeria in 1936 he was the eldest son of a wealthy French industrialist.
3. His creative talent was apparent from an early age. Making clothes for his sisters’ dolls.
4. At 17 he was introduced to Christian Dior and was hired on the spot.
5. "He was a pioneer for the world of fashion."
6. " He understood women, liberated them and brought a new style to fashion".
7. But while Yves Saint-Laurent was revered for his creations, his personal life was less successful.
8. He suffered from depression which had earlier ended his military career at the height of the Algerian war.
9. In 1962 he and his business partner Pierre Berge founded what became the £multi-million Saint-Laurent fashion empire.
10. His flair for iconic and empowering designs earned him a formidable reputation.