French fashion icon, celebrity and designer dies at the age of 71. His legacy to the world of style and fashion ran from 1957 to 2002. He posed nude for the first mens fragrance ad in 1971 and was at the height of changing women’s fashion during the 60′s and 70′s. Yves Saint Laurent continued his career for decades as a leader and maverick of style and fashion.
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http://www.ohlalamag.com/en/2008/06/french-fashion.html
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/06/02/style/01cndlaurent.php?page=1
