Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent is a 2014 French biography drama film on DVD, directed by Jalil Lespert.

Paris, 1957. Aged 21 the young and extremely talented Yves Saint Laurent has been unexpectedly called upon to oversee the great fashion house established by the recently deceased Christian Dior.

During this highly successful and ground-breaking show, Yves meets his future partner Pierre Bergé with whom he creates the Yves Saint Laurent Company, one of the finest and most famous brands in fashion and luxury. Despite his own doubts and demons, Yves Saint Laurent managed to challenge tradition and turn the sleepy world of fashion upside down.

Critic Reviews:

• " Even with its flaws, Yves Saint Laurent is a satisfying film on a purely visual level. " – Morgan Rojas

• " Lespert has played it safe but stylish. " – Joseph Walsh

• " Ultimately, the story of Yves Saint Laurent makes a compelling argument for fashion as art, and begs to answer the question if there is such a thing as innate taste. " – Maghan McDowell