The Evolution Of Yves Saint Laurent, From The '60s To Now

    New creative director Hedi Slimane says the direction he's taking with the brand now pays homage to Saint Laurent's roots. Can you see it?

    Angela Vitello
    by Angela Vitello

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1966

    Via runway.blogs.nytimes.com

    An ad promoting the first boutique opening of YSL's Rive Gauche line.

    1973

    Via stilo.es

    An ad from the Fall/Winter 1973 collection.

    1974

    Via stilo.es
    Via stilo.es

    1976

    Via taistoisoisbeau.com

    SS 74

    Via stilo.es
    Via stilo.es

    1977

    Via vintagearchives.tumblr.com
    Via vintagearchives.tumblr.com

    1979

    Via stilo.es
    Via stilo.es

    1980

    Via sighswhispers.blogspot.com

    1980

    Via sighswhispers.blogspot.com

    Iman in Yves Saint Laurent ads.

    Via sighswhispers.blogspot.com

    1981

    Via vfiles.com

    Featuring Andie MacDowell.

    1982

    Via forums.thefashionspot.com
    Via postimg.org

    1985

    Via forums.thefashionspot.com

    1987

    Via forums.thefashionspot.com

    1988

    Via fuckyeahqueencampbell.tumblr.com

    Starring Naomi Campbell.

    1989

    Via forums.thefashionspot.com

    1990

    Via forums.thefashionspot.com

    1991

    Via blog.pattern-vault.com

    1992

    Via oystermag.com

    With Karen Mulder.

    1993

    Via forums.thefashionspot.com

    1995

    Via forums.thefashionspot.com

    1997

    Via forums.thefashionspot.com

    With Kate Moss.

    1999

    Via dustyburrito.blogspot.com

    A modern take on Mona Lisa.

    2000

    Via vfiles.com

    2001

    Via forums.thefashionspot.com

    2002

    Via forums.thefashionspot.com

    2003

    Via oystermag.com

    Featuring Christy Turlington.

    2005

    Via img129.imagevenue.com

    With Karen Elson.

    2006

    Via oystermag.com

    Shot by Juergen Teller.

    2007

    Via forums.thefashionspot.com

    Another campaign featuring Karen Elson.

    2008

    Via models.com

    Kate Moss's vision is obscured by typography and bangs.

    2009

    Via models.com

    90s supermodel flashback with Christy Turlington.

    2010

    Via models.com

    2011

    Via models.com

    2012

    Via models.com
    Via models.com

    Today

    Via models.com

    The controversial ad starring Courtney love.