# Yves Saint-Laurent: The Impossible Collection

- **Brand:** Assouline
- **Price:** $1,200.00
- **Catalog:** assouline
- **Retailer:** assouline
- **Product URL:** https://go.cosimo.shop/r/gAAAAABq7IggCmOfU29x4rbT2ce7Aaozb807J5B5qXC7lYYPKKGprdEwmLqAI5tkZZAY1p7ZXryqybcrUJ9GdSHlvluSkE35A70D6RbbeZpU6eP8qiUoZGT2O7HGgUnaTctPmyhghbdOXXLqKxLE9MYLWC4cnXCc0zoxVmUWTlgt76IwYo9UARKKUkeXEqbOafG9jxd1HZY1AWwAkjOpnlsulH4o5kqZIi8t-WwCjCmdxv0mM8m5iV1XGvVlqAj9MRSOcPk2WEb9AIBzwUbQVsdLVbyLzf4bZDqPGmeOeexjxpj0wwjMKcmbrdiDLApUQLTGfyWbbMMgEP_mAO71YHSWh8QyKMuRf4NIWvcHLxIKmxPVbALiEt_Gt6v_SUgyYmrAo-i52ygNkVctK42kMPeGZTJFtqgozgaur0n3MFA2ykWjaZ9qqB7eRQMFIBg83c8njDIfO51qZZio9sbBgh-MggtpHhslMg==
- **GTIN:** 882664394257
- **Availability:** In stock

## Summary

Luxury handcrafted fashion monograph titled 'Yves Saint Laurent: The Impossible Collection' featuring a purple linen clamshell case and gold lettering.

## Description

After getting his big break assisting French couture titan Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent struck out on his own, and transformed haute couture for a new era of youthful, strong, independent women. His designs changed the course of fashion, introducing the concept of designer ready-to-wear for a wider clientele. Ahead of his time, he created feminine versions of masculine styles such as the pinstriped pantsuit, the Saharienne khaki safari jacket and Le Smoking tuxedo, and introduced scandalous ideas such as see-through blouses and the daring Opium perfume, whose titillating name and early advertisements were met with shock. He was also one of the first couturiers to design for fast fashion, creating a tuxedo for French mass-market retailer La Redoute in 1996. With esteemed fashion journalist and Saint Laurent expert Laurence Benaïm, Assouline has curated the 100 most iconic signature pieces from Yves Saint Laurent’s forty-year oeuvre, from the very first looks that appeared on the runway in his eponymous debut collection in January 1962 following his departure from Dior, to his final couture presentation upon his retirement in 2002. The best-selling addition to Assouline’s exclusive Ultimate Collection of handcrafted volumes, Yves Saint Laurent: The Impossible Collection spotlights all the classics: the Mondrian shift dress; the black dress with white collar and cuffs for the film Belle de Jour; the legendary Ballets Russes collection; the tributes to Picasso, Matisse and van Gogh; the tailored pantsuits and flowing “coup de crayon” draped gowns; the lavish use of velvet, lace, feathers, leopard print and brilliant jewel tones—making this the ultimate fashion coffee table book for admirers of haute couture and design history. Made in Italy. Complimentary white gloves and signature canvas tote bag are included with each purchase from Assouline's Ultimate Collection.

## Appearance

- **Materials:** Handcrafted volume in a luxury linen clamshell case

## Variants

- **In stock:** 1 of 1

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## Categories

- **Categories:** Books

## Additional Attributes

- **isbn:** 9781614289425
- **tags:** endear:fashion-beauty, endear:iconic-brands, live-rates, Online Store, ultimate
- **author:** Laurence Benaïm
- **vendor:** ASSOULINE
- **weight:** 25.0 lb
- **language:** English
- **dimensions:** W 15.6 x L 18.7 x D 3.3 in
- **page count:** 208 pages
- **released on:** April 2020
- **product type:** Books
- **dust regularly:** Use a soft, dry cloth or feather duster to gently remove dust from the cover and page edges.
- **in the details:** Ultimate Collection curates culture from around the world and across the ages. Hand-bound using traditional techniques, with color plates hand-tipped on art-quality paper, each page of this limited-edition series bears the unique imprint of the artisan.
- **shopify handle:** yves-saint-laurent-the-impossible-collection
- **cover materials:** Handcrafted volume in a luxury linen clamshell case
- **avoid direct sunlight:** Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may cause fading or discoloration of the cover and pages, or melt or warp the binding, compromising the book's integrity.
- **number of illustrations:** 160
- **use caution when opening:** Do not force the spine flat, especially on new books, as this may damage the binding.
- **handle with clean dry hands:** Always use clean, dry hands when handling your book to avoid transferring oils, dirt, or liquids onto the pages and cover.
- **keep away from sharp objects:** Sharp objects can damage the cover and pages.
- **keep away from liquids and food:** Avoid placing books near food or beverages to prevent spills and stains.
- **keep away from children and pets:** Large books are heavy and unwieldy and may cause injury.
- **store in a cool dry place on a low secure shelf:** Humidity and moisture can damage the paper and melt or warp the binding. Store books upright and closed on a flat surface, away from heat sources. Heavy books placed precariously on high shelves or surfaces may cause injury. Do not use as a storage surface.

## Enrichment

- **Type:** coffee table book
- **Type Synonyms:** luxury book, art book, monograph
- **Tags:** linen clamshell case, hardcover, illustrated, fashion history
- **Styles:** luxury, maximalist
- **Category Path:** Media > Books > Print Books
- **Book cover type:** Hardcover
- **Genre:** Arts, Biography, Design, Fashion & beauty
- **Language version:** ENG- English
- **Target audience:** Adults
- **Canonical Brand:** Assouline

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