YSL: His Legacy Lives On

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Tessa Beaumont and Yves Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent began his career as Christian Dior's "right arm" and soon ascended to head designer after the couturier's death in 1958. The 21-year-old wunderkind loved ballet and is shown here crafting a Dior costume on dancer Tessa Beaumont.

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Tessa Beaumont and Yves Saint Laurent

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