Yves Saint Laurent: 10 Most Definitive Collections
2. 1981 - Henri Matisse inspired collection
For Winter 1981 YSL once again paid homage to one arts greats, Henri Matisse, dedicating the entire collection to his paintings and lifes work. Block coloured power dressing Smoking suits, typical on the 1980s, had double buttoned front and loose fitted pants, as well as steel grey with knee-length skirts and fox fur stoles. The power suit also had a Matisse fix with long length skirts in black silk with velvet embroiled jackets and oversized fur timed in jet black. Eveningwear saw the most Matisse inspired looks, with a burgundy red bodice and purple panel to the knee with applique panels channelling Matisses unique brush strokes across canvas. The overall look resembling an abstract floral ensemble. The collection also housed YSLs taffeta bubble dresses in jet black. The Bubble dress has a somewhat more editorial look over a commercial. Having a pussy-bow tied around the neck, then ballooning out down to the waist and tied once again creating a unique silhouette.
