October 25, 2008

The Pierre Bergé - Yves Saint Laurent Foundation::



In 1962, Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé launched the Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture house. 40 years later, they decided to create a Foundation to prolong the history of the House. The Pierre Bergé - Yves Saint Laurent foundation opened to the public on 10 march 2004.


The foundation was created to prolong the history of the House of Yves Saint Laurent, whose Haute Couture operations ceased on 31 October 2002.


The Pierre Bergé - Yves Saint Laurent foundation has set itself three primary goal

To conserve the 5,000 Haute Couture garments and the 15,000 accessories, sketches and assorted objects that bear witness to 40 years of Yves Saint Laurent's creativity

To organize exhibitions: fashion, paintings, photographs, drawings

To support cultural and educational projects


For More info HERE 

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