Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent is the French name for the luxury fashion designer and the fashion house that bears his name.
The phrase refers to the person or the specific luxury brand associated with his name.
Did you know?
- French fashion discourse often uses le style Saint Laurent to describe a specific aesthetic of masculine femininity, regardless of the clothes' current brand label.
- The first name Yves has mysterious origins that linguists still debate today. It may be a shortened version of ancient Germanic or Celtic names that referred to the 'yew' tree.
- Although Saint is part of the brand's identity, it is a common French surname component that does not imply the person was actually a canonized saint.
Examples in context
- J'ai récemment acheté une robe de chez Yves Saint Laurent.I recently bought a dress from Yves Saint Laurent.
- Elle porte une robe Yves Saint Laurent.She is wearing an Yves Saint Laurent dress.
- J'ai acheté un sac chez Yves Saint Laurent.I bought a bag at Yves Saint Laurent.
- Le style d'Yves Saint Laurent est iconique.The style of Yves Saint Laurent is iconic.
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are browsing a high-end shopping mall.
- ManonRegarde cette vitrine Yves Saint Laurent !Look at this Yves Saint Laurent window!
- LucasC'est magnifique, mais c'est très cher.It's magnificent, but it is very expensive.
- ManonTu as raison, Lucas.You are right, Lucas.
- LucasOn continue notre promenade ?Shall we continue our walk?
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Laurent, Yves, saint, CC BY-SA 4.0.
