The French fashion king, Yves Saint Laurent has died at the age of 71. YSL’s death was announced on Sunday without any details of the cause, he was plagued by health problems - he suffered from severe bouts of depression and underwent treatment for alcohol abuse.
From Princess Grace of Monaco to the actress Catherine Deneuve, Saint Laurent’s creations adorned many famous women. His death has left the fashion world in a state of shock. Saint Laurent created classics that will remain stylish for decades to come. He also popularized safari jackets and thigh-high boots, and his transparent blouses made near-nudity near-acceptable. He completely revamped a women’s wardrobe. YSL had a unique personality and so were his ideas. He had carved out a niche for himself at the young age of 17, everything else, as they say, is history. One can only bid a final adieu to this legend!

Source: BBC248132