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Product Description Two full-length feature documentaries about the man who re-imagined women's fashion. His Life and Times is an intimate biography featuring extensive interviews with the reclusive designer. 5 Avenue Marceau 75116 Paris is a behind-the-scenes look inside Saint Laurent's legendary atelier during the creation of his final Spring line in 2002. .com Few would have guessed that Yves Saint Laurent idolized beatniks, and even secretly desired to become one. But already known for his impeccable taste and proper upbringing, the fashion designer was reticent to change too much from what brought him fame--haute couture. This latest DVD collection packages two documentaries, Yves Saint Laurent: His Life and Times and Yves Saint Laurent: 5 Avenue Marceau to give a thorough understanding of the soft-spoken designer who flourished for 40 years in the fashion industry, even when competing against fashionable upstarts such as Stella McCartney and Zac Posen. The first film concentrates on his early years while the latter focuses on the creation of his final Spring collection. While the less technically savvy film of the two (it's full of awkward editing, shaky footage, and background noise that sometimes interferes with the interviews), His Life and Times offers more content. Born in 1936, Saint Laurent had an eye for style from an early age (At age 3, he suggested his elderly great aunt change her frock, and she listened.) As a teenager, he won a fashion contest that inadvertently got him an interview with Christian Dior. By the age of 26, he opened his own house of couture. While his father never approved of his less-than-manly career choice, and never acknowledged his son's homosexuality, Saint Laurent remembers that his father's last words on his deathbed were, "Ou est Yves?" ("Where is Yves?"). Though he liked working directly with his staff, Saint Laurent had a distinct way of viewing his collections: Rather than looking directly at the models wearing his creations, he would look at their reflections in the mirror as they were walking toward it; for him, this was a more real way of seeing his clothes. Though both documentaries move at a slow pace--that matches Saint Laurent's shy and well-thought out manner of speech--they provide interesting insight on a fashion icon. --Jae-Ha Kim
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From the Back Cover For 40 years, YSL reigned as the 20th century's most influential and brilliantly inspired couturiers. His dramatic designs and conceptual innovations completely revolutionized women's fashions. The result is two new documentaries that reveal both the man and his work. Yves Saint Laurent - His Life and Times: Follows his career, from the dazzling debut of his first line, under his own name at the age of 22, to becoming one of fashions most creative and unorthodox designers. (2003, 77 minutes, in French with English subtitles.) Yves Saint Laurent - 5 Avenue Marcea: Director David Teboul was given virtually unlimited access to the behind-the-scenes production process of the creation of a new line from initial drawings all the way to the final climatic show. (2003, 85 minutes, in French with English subtitles.) See more
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M**S
See the Master at work
There have been many designers that have shaped the world of fashion through the years: Balenciaga, Dior, Chanel. But the one who created the many looks still worn today is YSL. The tuxedo look for women, the Safari jacket, color blocking(Mondrian dress), the peasant look. All designed by him.This documentary is divided into two parts: His first years growing up in Algiers, his move to Paris and his beginnings working for Dior, and then heading the House after Dior's passing when he was just 21. The second part takes place at his atelier, almost 50 years later, working on his collection. You get to see the man at work, bringing his sketches to life, a change here a change there, and the people that help him bring it to reality. You hear him talk, move, answer questions, talk about his life, his acomplishments. You get to see a man who, in spite of who he is, is humble and totally dedicated to his craft. It's about the design, the clothes, the women who wear them, not the fame or the money or the accolades. His friends are also interviewed (Betty Catroux for one), and his mother.And talk about the reverence, the total respect the people that work for him have for this man. They are dedicated to him, to help him achieve his vision.I love fashion and the power it has to change the way you feel about yourself and how you present yourself to the world. I bought this DVD to better understand the process of designing and the man himself, and I thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end. If you love fashion as much, you'll enjoy it too.
K**O
It's best to learn from the BEST
Having been in the fashion world for more than two decades, this DVD is the best example of what the Couture World is all about, perhaps a vanishing art but Yves was one of the last great real couture designers and this movie demonstrates that to the best ability. For anyone interested in Fashion and art in general, this is perhaps one of the most interesting documents on how the true couture work, men and women with true dedication to the art of drapping and hand work that produces the small miracles in beadwork, and all elements that made a couture garment different from any other. True understanding of the way a dress should look and how it flows like air. I recommend it highly to anyone going into the fashion world or already in the fashion world.
S**N
What More Can You Say About Yves Saint Laurent?
This DVD is a wonderful documentary on the life of the most influential fashion designers ever to live. It documents so many various levels of the fashion world and really gives you an insight not only into his amazing life, but truly into the world of fashion. It's a must have for any YSL fan and a must have for anyone who loves fashion and the art that is fashion. Yves Saint Laurent was a man like no other and he will always be remembered as one of the most fabulous men to ever live and grace the every changing world of haute couture and pret-a-porter. Buy this DVD, trust me, you wont regret it and you will tresure it as much as I have and always will.
C**E
The best is the last where the camera rolls without narrative ...
Consists of three separate video articles. The best is the last where the camera rolls without narrative and you get a unique peek into the creative process, the critique and the toile modeling. As someone who did a student internet at YSL, coats and jackets atelier, 1982, I can confirm this is authentic and priceless.
A**R
Heaven
Having completed my undergraduate work in Clothing and Textiles (eons ago), I still crave watching the masters create. The skill of Saint Laurent, Blass, Givenchy, and Chanel among others will never be rivaled.Although I watch Project Runway and against my better judgment, The Fashion Show, this video of the life and magic of Saint Laurent sparked my desire to once again drag out the dress form, cutting table, and 20 year old sewing machine, and create.Inspiration is gained by watching on the masters seek perfection in design and detail.
P**E
HIGHLY STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!!!
If you love fashion... if you love exceptionnal man and creators... you will have as much joy as I did as discovering these interviews as well as his daily work in his atelier... all with deep intimacy and authenticity... As an artist, as a painter and as a photographer... and as, in general, a great admirere of great talent, I loveddddddddddddd it!... my 2 cents :)I truly hope that you will enjoy the depth of that documentary as much as I did...
B**N
YSL dvd
I am not very happy. The DVD does not have anywhere what region it is.Unfortunately it does not work in my Blue Ray which means I can only watch it on my laptop.Very unhappy with it.
E**R
Great DVD of this fashion icon!
DVD was totally perfect in every respect. I had the VHS tape for many years & have now thrown away the tape!
D**.
Four Stars
Very interesting look into a creative mind and the behind the scenes look at the business of fashion.
M**E
Ottimo
Il prodotto è ottimo, l'unica pecca è che proveniente dal USA non è in formato PAL (Europeo) e per tanto è necessario fare una copia sul pc e convertirlo nel nostro formato.E' una cosa normale, anche i nostri DVD in america non funzionano!La mia recensione sul prodotto e sul venditore è ottima! :)
T**O
Unforgettable!
How do we miss the great that is Monsieur Yves Saint Laurent.As an avid lover of his design, I truely love this dvd. It is so elegantly shot, so beautifully void, and mermerizing on so many levels. You can see the master at work and can feel the general respect from everyone around him. Also many footages on the way the main pattern cutters and embroiders at Lesage work, which are invaluable. Absolutely recommended viewing!
O**.
Für Fans !
Achtung: In der Artikelbeschreibung und auf der DVD nicht erwähnt, dass diese DVD nicht PAL (unser dt. Fernsehformat) ist. Hier ein europäischer NTSC Code, nicht mal der us amerikanische. Wer keinen Wandler hat, ist verloren. Aber für mich persönlich super, da es eigentlich unmöglich ist, diese Filme zu bekommen. Halt für Fans von Yves...
C**É
Four Stars
Intéressant en tant que réalisation. Reçu en bon état.
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For 40 years, YSL reigned as the 20th century's most influential and brilliantly inspired couturiers. His dramatic designs and conceptual innovations completely revolutionized women's fashions. The result is two new documentaries that reveal both the man and his work.
Yves Saint Laurent - His Life and Times: Follows his career, from the dazzling debut of his first line, under his own name at the age of 22, to becoming one of fashions most creative and unorthodox designers. (2003, 77 minutes, in French with English subtitles.)
Yves Saint Laurent - 5 Avenue Marcea: Director David Teboul was given virtually unlimited access to the behind-the-scenes production process of the creation of a new line from initial drawings all the way to the final climatic show. (2003, 85 minutes, in French with English subtitles.)
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All designed by him.This documentary is divided into two parts: His first years growing up in Algiers, his move to Paris and his beginnings working for Dior, and then heading the House after Dior's passing when he was just 21. The second part takes place at his atelier, almost 50 years later, working on his collection. You get to see the man at work, bringing his sketches to life, a change here a change there, and the people that help him bring it to reality. You hear him talk, move, answer questions, talk about his life, his acomplishments. You get to see a man who, in spite of who he is, is humble and totally dedicated to his craft. It's about the design, the clothes, the women who wear them, not the fame or the money or the accolades. His friends are also interviewed (Betty Catroux for one), and his mother.And talk about the reverence, the total respect the people that work for him have for this man. They are dedicated to him, to help him achieve his vision.I love fashion and the power it has to change the way you feel about yourself and how you present yourself to the world. I bought this DVD to better understand the process of designing and the man himself, and I thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end. If you love fashion as much, you'll enjoy it too."},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"5.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"K***O"},"datePublished":"Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2007","name":"5.0 out of 5 stars\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n It's best to learn from the BEST\n \n","reviewBody":"Having been in the fashion world for more than two decades, this DVD is the best example of what the Couture World is all about, perhaps a vanishing art but Yves was one of the last great real couture designers and this movie demonstrates that to the best ability. For anyone interested in Fashion and art in general, this is perhaps one of the most interesting documents on how the true couture work, men and women with true dedication to the art of drapping and hand work that produces the small miracles in beadwork, and all elements that made a couture garment different from any other. True understanding of the way a dress should look and how it flows like air. I recommend it highly to anyone going into the fashion world or already in the fashion world."},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"5.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"S***N"},"datePublished":"Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2005","name":"5.0 out of 5 stars\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n What More Can You Say About Yves Saint Laurent?\n \n","reviewBody":"This DVD is a wonderful documentary on the life of the most influential fashion designers ever to live. It documents so many various levels of the fashion world and really gives you an insight not only into his amazing life, but truly into the world of fashion. It's a must have for any YSL fan and a must have for anyone who loves fashion and the art that is fashion. Yves Saint Laurent was a man like no other and he will always be remembered as one of the most fabulous men to ever live and grace the every changing world of haute couture and pret-a-porter. Buy this DVD, trust me, you wont regret it and you will tresure it as much as I have and always will."},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"4.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"C***E"},"datePublished":"Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2015","name":"4.0 out of 5 stars\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n The best is the last where the camera rolls without narrative ...\n \n","reviewBody":"Consists of three separate video articles. The best is the last where the camera rolls without narrative and you get a unique peek into the creative process, the critique and the toile modeling. As someone who did a student internet at YSL, coats and jackets atelier, 1982, I can confirm this is authentic and priceless."},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"5.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"A***R"},"datePublished":"Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2009","name":"5.0 out of 5 stars\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Heaven\n \n","reviewBody":"Having completed my undergraduate work in Clothing and Textiles (eons ago), I still crave watching the masters create. The skill of Saint Laurent, Blass, Givenchy, and Chanel among others will never be rivaled.Although I watch Project Runway and against my better judgment, The Fashion Show, this video of the life and magic of Saint Laurent sparked my desire to once again drag out the dress form, cutting table, and 20 year old sewing machine, and create.Inspiration is gained by watching on the masters seek perfection in design and detail."},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"5.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"P***E"},"datePublished":"Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2012","name":"5.0 out of 5 stars\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n HIGHLY STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!!!\n \n","reviewBody":"If you love fashion... if you love exceptionnal man and creators... you will have as much joy as I did as discovering these interviews as well as his daily work in his atelier... all with deep intimacy and authenticity... As an artist, as a painter and as a photographer... and as, in general, a great admirere of great talent, I loveddddddddddddd it!... my 2 cents :)I truly hope that you will enjoy the depth of that documentary as much as I did..."},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"3.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"B***N"},"datePublished":"Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2013","name":"3.0 out of 5 stars\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n YSL dvd\n \n","reviewBody":"I am not very happy. The DVD does not have anywhere what region it is.Unfortunately it does not work in my Blue Ray which means I can only watch it on my laptop.Very unhappy with it."},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"5.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"E***R"},"datePublished":"Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2019","name":"5.0 out of 5 stars\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Great DVD of this fashion icon!\n \n","reviewBody":"DVD was totally perfect in every respect. I had the VHS tape for many years & have now thrown away the tape!"},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"4.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"D***."},"datePublished":"Reviewed in Canada on October 11, 2014","name":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Four Stars\n \n","reviewBody":"Very interesting look into a creative mind and the behind the scenes look at the business of fashion."},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"3.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"M***E"},"datePublished":"Reviewed in Italy on July 20, 2014","name":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Ottimo\n \n \n","reviewBody":"Il prodotto è ottimo, l'unica pecca è che proveniente dal USA non è in formato PAL (Europeo) e per tanto è necessario fare una copia sul pc e convertirlo nel nostro formato.E' una cosa normale, anche i nostri DVD in america non funzionano!La mia recensione sul prodotto e sul venditore è ottima! :)"},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"5.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"T***O"},"datePublished":"Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2009","name":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Unforgettable!\n \n","reviewBody":"How do we miss the great that is Monsieur Yves Saint Laurent.As an avid lover of his design, I truely love this dvd. It is so elegantly shot, so beautifully void, and mermerizing on so many levels. You can see the master at work and can feel the general respect from everyone around him. Also many footages on the way the main pattern cutters and embroiders at Lesage work, which are invaluable. Absolutely recommended viewing!"},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"3.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"O***."},"datePublished":"Reviewed in Germany on September 1, 2009","name":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Für Fans !\n \n \n","reviewBody":"Achtung: In der Artikelbeschreibung und auf der DVD nicht erwähnt, dass diese DVD nicht PAL (unser dt. Fernsehformat) ist. Hier ein europäischer NTSC Code, nicht mal der us amerikanische. Wer keinen Wandler hat, ist verloren. Aber für mich persönlich super, da es eigentlich unmöglich ist, diese Filme zu bekommen. Halt für Fans von Yves..."},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"4.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"C***É"},"datePublished":"Reviewed in Canada on December 3, 2015","name":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Four Stars\n \n \n","reviewBody":"Intéressant en tant que réalisation. Reçu en bon état."}],"aggregateRating":{"@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.3076923076923075,"bestRating":5,"ratingCount":13}}
