- Type: Special Exhibition
- Collection: Decorative Arts
- Culture/Region: Europe
- Grade Level: K-12
The energetic sights and sounds of the fashion runway come to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts this spring with Yves Saint Laurent: The Perfection of Style. Drawn from the archives of the Fondation Pierre Bergé—Yves Saint Laurent and other private collections, this breathtaking exhibition offers an intimate and comprehensive look at the lifetime achievement of Yves Saint Laurent, one of history’s most radical and influential fashion designers. Featuring 100 examples of haute couture and ready-to-wear garments—some never shown publicly before—this exhibition reveals Saint Laurent’s artistic genius, as well as his working process, and the sources of his design inspiration. VMFA is the only East Coast venue for the exhibition, which has been organized by the Seattle Art Museum in partnership with the Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent in Paris.
Sketch your own designs inspired by works of art in the galleries!
Create your own YSL-inspired paper doll and outfit!
Explore the Runway Checklist for Yves Saint Laurent: The Perfection of Style!
Listen to the Community Conversation on fashion, gender expression, and sexuality.
Visit the Seattle Art Museum’s website for additional resources.