Evening Gown in Tribute to Tom Wesselmann

Evening Gown in Tribute to Tom Wesselman. Fall–Winter 1966 collection. Original sketch from the collection sketchbook, Foundation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent

 
 

Life Magazine cover, September 2, 1966. Photo by Jean-Claude Sauer

 
 

Catherine Deneuve photographed by Helmut Newton

YSL’s Pop Art Dresses

“Pop art” dresses by Yves Saint Laurent from his Autumn/Winter Collection 1966/67, photos by Jean-Claude Sauer

 
 

On July 1966, Yves Saint Laurent showed ensembles inspired by artists Niki de Saint Phalle, Tom Wesselmann and Andy Warhol, including tailored trouser suits and Pop Art wool dresses with red lips and colored hearts.