Considered one of the most formidable fashion designers of the 20th century, Yves Saint Laurent was a master of artistry, design and beauty. Take our quiz to test your knowledge on his remarkable life and career.
11. In 1971, at the height of the Vietnam War, YSL received harsh critisism for showing what on his runway?
a) Models carrying guns
b) Models sporting anti-war protest signs
c) Models in camouflage
d) Models showing the peace-sign as they walked the runway
12. Which famous super-model touts YSL's African Queen Couture Collection as the most memorable moment of her modeling career?
a) Naomi Campbell
b) Iman
c) Tyra Banks
d) RuPaul
13. Which designer recieved considerable critisism from YSL for the ready-to-wear lines he designed from 2000-2004?
a) Tommy Hilfiger
b) Stefano Pilati
c) Tom Ford
d) Alber Elbaz
14. When did Yves Saint Laurent retire from the fashion business?
a) 1999
b) 2000
c) 2001
d) 2002
15. Upon retirement, YSL become more and more reclusive. Where did he spend the majority of his time?
a) Paris, France
b) Marrakech, Morocco
c) Rome, Italy
d) New York, USA
16. Yves Saint Laurent was rumoured to suffer from what affliction the majority of his life?
a) Depression
b) Alcoholism
c) Paranoia
d) Drug problems
17. Which major Canadian museum developed the first retrospective spanning the forty years of creation of the Maison de haute couture Yves Saint Laurent?
a) Toronto, Ontario
b) Vancouver, British Columbia
c) Montreal, Quebec
d) Calgary, Edmonton
18. In news of his untimely passing, which fashion publication is working on a special issue dedicated entirely to YSL?
a) Vogue
b) ELLE US
c) WWD
d) InStyle
19. Which well-known designer said this when news broke of Yves Saint Laurent's passing: "I lost my god in fashion. He was such a treasure..."
a) Giorgio Armani
b) Jean Paul Gaultier
c) Alexander McQueen
d) Yohji Yamamoto
20. How many people are expected to attend Yves Saint Laurent's funeral on June 6th, 2008?
a) 1000
b) 2000
c) 3000
d) 4000
