Yves Saint Laurent: The Impossible Collection【ASSOULINE】

After working as an assistant to French haute couture master Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent experienced a career-defining breakthrough, launching his own label and redefining couture for a new generation of young, resilient, and independent women. His designs reshaped fashion history, pioneering the concept of designer ready-to-wear and making high fashion accessible to a broader audience. Always ahead of his time, Saint Laurent revolutionized womenswear by incorporating menswear elements, introducing the striped trouser suit, the khaki safari jacket (Saharienne), and the iconic "Le Smoking" tuxedo. His bold designs, including sheer blouses and the provocative "Opium" fragrance, made waves in the fashion industry with their daring names and controversial early campaigns. He was also among the first couture designers to collaborate with fast fashion, creating a classic evening gown for the French retailer La Redoute in 1996. Curated by renowned fashion journalist and Saint Laurent expert Laurence Benaïm, Assouline presents Yves Saint Laurent: The Impossible Collection, featuring 100 of the most iconic pieces from Saint Laurent's four-decade career. This carefully selected collection spans from his 1962 debut collection to his final haute couture show in 2002. As part of Assouline's exclusive handcrafted series, Yves Saint Laurent: The Impossible Collection showcases his most legendary designs, including the Mondrian color-block dress, the black dress with a white collar for Belle de Jour, the celebrated "Russian Ballet" collection, and tributes to Picasso, Matisse, and Van Gogh. It also highlights impeccably tailored suits, fluid "one-stroke" gowns, and luxurious uses of velvet, lace, feathers, leopard prints, and vibrant jewel tones—all reflecting Saint Laurent's unparalleled fashion vision. ** The Ultimate Luxury Coffee Table Book Brand – Assouline ** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54253808020_ff23841a2a_z.jpg Exclusively introduced by Baker-McGuire’s Taiwan flagship store, Assouline, hailed by The New York Times as the “Birkin of Books,” now has its only dedicated brand section in Taiwan. The space showcases a rich and diverse collection of luxury coffee table books and fragrance products. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlVNLwpDmhk Founded in 1994 in Paris by Prosper and Martine Assouline, the brand became the world’s first cultural luxury brand. Assouline's publications cover a wide range of themes, including art, fashion, photography, architecture, travel, gastronomy, and culture. Each book is renowned for its stunning visuals, captivating narratives, and exceptional craftsmanship, attracting the attention of collectors worldwide. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54253610258_c29d15ec07_z.jpg With unparalleled style and masterful craftsmanship, Assouline has redefined the modern publishing landscape, elevating reading into a symbol of art and refined taste. These books are not merely vessels of thought but also artistic decor for both residential and commercial spaces. Whether displayed in a living room, bookshelf, or private library, they become striking visual focal points. Cherished by collectors globally, Assouline books have also become a top choice for luxury corporate gifting.