Yves Saint Laurent was born in Oran, Algeria 1936. He was an independent clothing stylist in Paris until he became a designer/partner at the House of Dior where he eventually became Chief Designer in 1957, after Christian's Dior's death.

His career at the House of Dior ended in 1960 when he was called to serve at the French Military.

He finished his military obligation in 1962, and instead of going back to Dior, he founded his own firm, Yves Saint Laurent.

His Rich Fantasy Peasant look of 1976 helped him become a household name all over the world.