Yves St. Laurent was a French fashion designer who was widely regarded as one of the greatest fashion designers of the 20th century. He was born in Oran, Algeria in 1936 and moved to Paris in 1953 to pursue a career in fashion. He is best known for his iconic designs such as the tuxedo suit for women and the safari jacket. He was also the first designer to introduce ready-to-wear collections and was a major influence on modern fashion.