Founded in France, 1961, by the iconic Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint Laurent. The creator of the “Le Smoking”, the first-ever women’s tuxedo suit that quickly became a symbol of emancipation in the 1960s. He is also noted for his popularization of women’s trousers for all occasions. Yves Saint Laurent’s career started with an assistant job at Christian Dior in 1955. Today, Yves Saint Laurent is one of the most prominent fashion houses of the 20th century. With bags such as The LouLou, The Kate, The Solferino, The Cassandra, and many more.