Yves Saint Laurent

By (author) Sanchez Vegara, Maria Isabel; Illustrated by Fahlén, Klas
Description:

Discover the inspiring story of Yves Saint Laurent, the ground-breaking designer who changed fashion forever. 

Growing up in the Algerian city of Oran, little Yves loved exploring his mother’s wardrobe and designing dresses for paper dolls. But life outside his family wasn’t always happy - at school, he was teased for having different hobbies and sometimes, he even pretended to be ill to avoid lessons. Still, Yves didn’t let the mean voices hold him back. He continued to carve his creative path and spent hours sewing tiny outfits from scraps of fabric, dreaming of a future in fashion. 

At eighteen, his hard work paid off when he was invited to join a top fashion school in Paris, and after even more hard work, Yves was invited to join the famous fashion house Dior, where he became their lead designer! Later, with the support of his lifelong partner Pierre, Yves started his own fashion house. His bold and stylish designs - like tuxedo suits and pea coats - revolutionised women’s clothing and continue to influence fashion today. 

Yves’s story shows the power of staying true to your dreams - even when it’s challenging.  Inspiring and beautifully told, Little People, BIG DREAMS: Yves Saint Laurent teaches children about courage, creativity, and self-expression. 

From the bestselling series Little People, BIG DREAMS, this book features quirky illustrations, extra facts, a timeline of Yves’s life with historical photos and a detailed profile of his inspiring journey. It’s the perfect gift for young creatives and fashion-lovers.

Biographical note:
Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children’s books. In 2014, she created a book for her two twin nieces for their birthday, which shortly thereafter became the first book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This multimillion-copy bestselling series of picture books explores the lives of outstanding people. From Mahatma Gandhi to Aretha Franklin, to Prince, Sánchez Vegara researches complex careers and makes them accessible to young children, with her unique and mindful style of writing. She works with a diverse team of illustrators to make each book lively, eye-catching and motivating. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. ​

Klas Fahlen, a graduate of Beckmans college, brings a classic pop sensibility to his illustrations with an interplay of expressive line work and saturated color forms. Klas was awarded the Cannes Design Lion in 2001 for his work with ICA food. Klas lives in Stockholm.

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Yves Saint Laurent is the latest addition to the multimillion bestselling biography series that shows no signs of slowing down. Little People, BIG DREAMS books are essential guides for 3–7-year-olds, showing them how children with big dreams become adults with great vision.The story of YSL is a fascinating addition to this unstoppable series. 

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Yves Saint Laurent is a legend of the fashion world, an LGBTQ+ icon, and one of the most influential designers of the 20th century. His relationship with Pierre, his lifelong partner, is thoughtfully explored in the book, teaching children the importance of staying true to themselves regardless of status or circumstance.  

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This title is a classic addition to the series’ beloved biographies of designers and artists, celebrating the life and work of Yves Saint Laurent in a way that inspires and educates young readers. Through his story, children will discover a timeless message of c