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YSL Legacy Book

2021/12
Overview

This book covers the legacy of the French fashion designer, Yves Saint Laurent. All contents of this book were retrieved from the official Musée Yves Saint Laurent website. Please visit https://museeyslparis.com/ for the original text and images.

Front cover and inner spread, pages 16 and 17, of YSL Legacy Book
Front cover and inner spread (p16-p17)

Details

The book is divided into two chapters: "The Chronicles" and "The Biographies." "The Chronicles" explores the three main phases of Yves Saint Laurent's life, while "The Biographies" provides a more detailed, year-by-year account.

All text is set in a single serif typeface, Sabon LT Pro, reflecting the designer's aesthetic and the brand's identity. The entire book is presented in grayscale.

Inner spread, pages 14 and 15, of YSL Legacy Book
Inner spread (p14-p15)
Inner spread, pages 32 and 33, of YSL Legacy Book
Inner spread (p32-p33)

Layout

The book comprises 108 pages in a landscape A4 format (297mm x 210mm). All content is presented in both English and French. In "The Chronicles," English and French texts appear side by side on each page, while in "The Biographies," the two languages are separated by the page spread.

There are four main layout types used throughout the book—chapter title, "The Chronicles" content, quote, and "The Biographies" content—ensuring a consistent design from start to finish.

Inner spread, pages 46 and 47, of YSL Legacy Book
Inner spread (p46-p47)

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