abstract:Created in 1966 by famous couturier Yves Saint Laurent, the Le Smoking tuxedo suit for women was the first of its kind to earn attention in the fashion world and in popular culture. It pioneered long, minimalist, androgynous styles for women, as well as the use of power suits and the pantsuit in modern-day society.
And his aunt, Loulou de la Falaise, started out designing fabrics for Halston before becoming Yves Saint Laurent's muse and the inspiration for his famous "Le Smoking" Jacket.