Yves Saint Laurent was a French couturier, or fashion designer, who was widely regarded as one of the greatest names in fashion history. He was born in 1936 and is best known for his modern approach to fashion, which revolutionized the industry in the 1960s. He was the founder of the House of Saint Laurent, which became one of the most influential fashion houses in the world. He was also the first living designer to be honored by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1983.