Yves Saint Laurent Style Icon
Jones Dan
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Yves Saint Laurent’s enduring impact on fashion and culture is explored through 70 of the fashion house’s iconic pieces.
Joining the house of Dior at the age of just 18, it was obvious that this fashion upstart had a glorious career ahead of him. Forged in the famous French house it wasn’t long before YSL was launching his own boutique. He reinvented women’s wear and transformed it into daring pieces such as the Le Smoking tuxedo and the Saharienne safari jacket – both instances of borrowing from menswear to create something bold, striking and a little bit scandalous.
YSL championed the concept of ‘ready-to-wear’, bringing high-end fashion to a whole new audience. His eponymous label created countless stunning garments and has been worn by both the famous and the infamous – from Catherine Deneuve and Jerry Hall to Naomi Campbell and Charli XCX. YSL is a true style icon whose genius is celebrated in this beautifully illustrated title.
About the Author
Dan Jones is a British writer, editor, and content creator known for his sharp, stylish takes on fashion, pop culture, and lifestyle. He has built a loyal following through his distinctive voice across books, magazines, and online platforms, offering accessible yet insightful explorations of iconic cultural subjects.
His latest book — Yves Saint Laurent: Style Icon — is a visually stunning celebration of one of the world’s most influential fashion designers. The book curates 70 of YSL’s most defining looks, capturing the designer’s fearless elegance and revolutionary impact on women’s fashion. Through vivid imagery and punchy commentary, Dan distills YSL’s legacy into an inspiring and highly giftable guide to timeless style.
Dan’s broader body of work includes bestselling illustrated books on cocktails (Gin: Shake, Muddle, Stir), fashion icons (Diana: Style Icon), and mythology. With a background in journalism, he previously worked as an editor at i-D magazine and Time Out London, and now contributes to The New York Times’ Wirecutter while living in Brooklyn, New York.
A creative all-rounder with a flair for making complex subjects engaging and accessible, Dan Jones continues to shape the conversation around style, culture, and storytelling — one beautifully designed book at a time.
Book Details:
Published: April 2025
ISBN: 9781784887971
Format: Hardback
Page extent: 176 pages
