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...That's no mean feat. "How do you win a war that is militarily unwinnable?" asked Laurent Joffrin, editor of the left-leaning daily Libération in an editorial Wednesday. "Obviously pulling out would be the worst of all outcomes. But the solution can only be political, even if that requires military supremacy. The courage of soldiers demands the intelligence of politicians...
Widely considered the greatest French couturier of his generation, Yves Saint Laurent, who died June 1 in Paris at age 71, was also credited with democratizing fashion and empowering women with his strong, sexy silhouettes. He famously brought the vernacular of the street to high-fashion runways--with motorcycle jackets, peacoats and berets--and put women in men's clothing, specifically the tuxedo, or Le Smoking. Inspired by artists like Mondrian, Picasso and Matisse, he aimed to make women look beautiful and feel confident. He did both effortlessly. Born in Algeria, Saint Laurent went to work for Christian Dior...
After suffering a nervous breakdown during his mandatory military service, Saint Laurent was let go from Dior in 1962 and founded his namesake house with the help of his business partner Pierre Berge. The couturier took inspiration from diverse sources including exotic fantasies (the Ballets Russes), the cultural zeitgeist (Mondrian), and pedestrian clothing (safari jackets). He was arguably the most widely copied designer of his generation...
...Saint Laurent suffered dramatic health problems, often retreating to his home in Marrakesh for months to recuperate from nervous and physical exhaustion. At the celebration of his 40th anniversary in fashion, Saint Laurent told TIME magazine "I am amazed, even quite astounded, that I could have lasted so long in fashion, and that people still love...
...Saint Laurent's style - and perhaps the reason for his enduring influence on fashion - was best summed up by Berge when he said "the most important thing for Saint Laurent is not to follow or precede, but to always be of his time. Not in the past, not in the future, just at the right place...