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 | | Monday, 7 January, 2002, 11:27 GMT In pictures: Yves Saint Laurent After more than 40 years in the fashion business Algerian-born couturier Yves Saint Laurent has announced his retirement, having built a clothing empire that redefined women's style. From his beginnings at the house of Christian Dior to the creation of his own fashion house, Saint Laurent has long been recognised as one of the most influential designers in the fashion world. BBC News Online looks back at some of his trend-setting creations.  His first collection for the fashion house Christian Dior  Surrounded by adoring models after the creation of his own fashion house...  His fashions for many embodied the sixties  His designs are worn by the world's most beautiful women...  ... and the styles have crossed continents  He will be remembered as one of fashion's most innovative designers | | See also:  Internet links: The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Top Europe stories now:  Links to more Europe stories are at the foot of the page. |
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