RIP YVES SAINT LAURENT

A maverick in his day and still a trailblazer until passing, Yves Saint Laurent, who became chief designer of the House of Dior at the age of 21, succomed to a long illness today in France. He was 71.

"Fashions fade, style is eternal."-Yves Saint Laurent

His legacy lives on through his slim pantsuits, safari jackets, tuxedos and gorgeous gowns. Read more here.