Yves Saint Laurent was a French fashion designer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest names in fashion history. He was born in 1936 and began his career in 1954 when he became the head designer at the House of Dior. He went on to found his own fashion house in 1962, which he named Yves Saint Laurent. He was known for his modern and innovative designs, which often pushed the boundaries of fashion. He retired in 2002 and passed away in 2008.