Yves Saint Laurent's Final Bow

** FILE ** In this Jan. 25, 1984 file photo, French designer Yves Saint Laurent, center, surrounded by some of his models acknowledges applause from the audience following the presentation of the Spring collection in Paris.
Jacques Langevin / AP

Standing Ovation
Models applaud Saint Laurent's Spring Collection in 1984. He was known for designing clothes that reflected women's changing role in society: more confident personally, sexually, and in the work-place.

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