Sunday, June 1st 2008

R.I.P. Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent died today in Paris at the age of 71. His close friend, Pierre Berge, confirmed his passing and would only say he died this evening after a long illness. He did not give any other details.

Yves retired from haute couture in 2002.

Sad.

Source: AFP

Posted by: Michael K


kdracofan's picture

R.I.P.

I read on AP he died from brain cancer... so freaking depressing... He wasn't even old yet. I hope he didn't suffer too much.. :-(
RIP

Farrah's picture

R.I.P, Yves. I know it's old and maybe a little too much, but nothing brings better childhood memories to my mind than Opium.
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Laracroft's picture

Do you reckon Naomi Campbell will be going to his funeral? Then we can all point and laugh at her bald head again.

Green Is Good's picture

A fashion Icon.

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La_Femme_Latina's picture

RIP YSL. Sad day for fashion.
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RIP
He was a wonderful designer, and a supremely talented tailor, and there aren't many of those left. Unlike the majority of the gay designers, this man designed for women and not 12 year old boys or stick figures. He will be missed.

reinvention's picture

i'm so sad about this. sure, he couldn't have lived forever. but the man was a fashion legend. so immensely talented. he will be tryuly missed :*(

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muncle's picture

Rest in peace Yves. You will be missed in so many ways, my condolences to all who mourn...

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Crystal2's picture

Did he die from AIDS?

Uptown James's picture

A friend of mine found a pair of pants at a used clothing store from back in Disco Days, that he wears out to clubs. They are so fucking cool and they are YSL Rive Gauche label. These pants are like 25 years old and so well-made that they look brand new----they have like 20 pleats across the front and are baggy in the thigh and then taper down to a tighter ankle. I wish I had a pair. Whenever he wears them, I swear at least 3 or 4 people say, "Dude---those pants are so cool. Where you get them?"

It seems like all the real talent in entertainment and fashion are dying and leaving us with H&M clothing and Brittany Spears. I don't want any of that shit.....I think I am living in the wrong generation. RIP Yves.
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Lory's picture

R.I.P.
Sadness!
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Halli's picture

RIP. My first perfume ever was YSL.

Bondagebarbie's picture

One of the greats,he will be missed.

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Skye10's picture

May he rest in peace.

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RIP YSL. Cool, Classy, timeless.
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frankYKL's picture

R.I.P
Yves Saint Laurent...
All my Love and respect goes out to you
a great desinger, a ture innovator, a man contribute his life for fashion... forever :((

YSL i love you

mmmmmmouse's picture

RIP YSL - He had an amazing gift. His designs were gorgeous and would be beautiful for any decade. :(

letinstar's picture

r.i.p. ysl designs were some of the most gorgeous pieces i'd ever seen...he is an icon and he will be missed...
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carlk223:

You are one horribly tacky person. What is wrong with you? Don't post your BS spam on someone's memorial thread... Get lost, loser.

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Richard Strangdog's picture

RIP, Monsieur Saint-Laurent.
Classic style, for a classy gentleman. Was one of the few designers that originated clashing patterns and colors.

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Barb Dwyer's picture

He was the best.... at his best, there will be no other. He gave women the power of style. Too young..too young. Something was wrong healthwise for a while. He retired young too.... I wonder what was wrong. Sad.

Tigerlilly's picture

Sadness....He designed the most exquisite gown for my induction into the ATL zoo...Oh, yes, my tiger ass never looked better, and the ceremony...Oh! White roses...
Ok, that shit didn't happen. I got shot up with drugs and transported to this hellhole from a previous hellhole....
Wait, this is not about me...This is about my YSL dress that exists in my tiger head...Oh, I looked beyutiful!

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Zedrie's picture

RIP YSL

forever.now's picture

such sad news...

R.I.P., YSL

Mel-Tang's picture

I thought he died a long time ago.
RIP fashion guy.

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QueenCharisma's picture

Why did he look like Patrick Swayze in this photo? He was kind of a hottie in his heyday - who knew?

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TT99's picture

RIP YSL
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YesIownPanties's picture

wonder if he got to see the satc movie before he died.

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QueenCharisma's picture

R.I.P. to a true innovator.

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AwesomeMcFabulous's picture

:'(

Sayonara's picture

RIP

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Sock-Monkey's picture

A fashion icon who inspired and influenced so many. RIP, YSL.

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R.I.P

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I have a fabulous pair of a Couture satin YSL slingbacks that my mom gave me for Xmas back in 1990. I have never worn them because they are soooooo pretty and special. They just sit in my closet looking pretty. RIP Yves, you were a great designer!

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A truly elegant man. RIP
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LA's picture

RIP, YSL.

simoneenomis's picture

One of the last fashion innovators. RIP Yves.

Momus the Sarcastic's picture

Farewell, Yves.

I cannot, however, let go by the irony of placing a story about the passing such an elegant man who designed such sophisticated clothing next to the Fugly Sisters who have absolutely no sophistication or fashion sense.

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Fucking_Classy's picture

Ah, crap. I love me some YSL. Even their makeup!

So sad!

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faylinn's picture

Sad. He designed some gorgeous pieces of clothing. He will be missed.

I'm not superstitious but this death shit is skeeving me out big time. Thanks for making my Monday, Michael K. You brat.

ImpertinentVixen's picture

Well, that's three: Korman, Pollack, and St. Laurent. Thanks for the style, man.

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mike's picture

R.I.P., dude

Haribo's picture

oh man, rest in peace! the world is a cruel place isn't it? ;/ we'll all end up under ground one day :(

podbaydoor's picture

This is so sad

Oh my goodness! I love this brand. I bought my first piece of jewelery for myself when I turned 21; it was a gold/diamond YSL watch. I still have it and it is still in tip top condition...I'm now almost 31!!

R.I.P YSL!:(

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Oh No!

What a lousy week.

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