Yves Saint Laurent SAS, also known as Saint Laurent, was founded in 1961 by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé Frans. Originally a haute couture house, Yves Saint Laurent launched haute couture under the name Saint Laurent Rive Gauche in 1966, revolutionizing modern fashion. Saint Laurent is known today as one of the world's leading fashion companies and is known for its modern and iconic works, such as women's jackets. Today, Saint Laurent sells a variety of ready-to-wear for men and women, leather goods, shoes and jewelry and sunglasses!