1961 – Founded by Yves Saint Laurent & Pierre Bergé in Paris; iconic YSL logo by Cassandre.

1962 – First collection debuts; includes the famous little black dress.

1966 – Launch of Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, pioneering designer ready-to-wear.

1967 – First film collaboration: wardrobe for Belle de Jour.

1968 – Debuts men’s ready-to-wear line.

1971 – Controversial ‘Libération’ couture collection sets 1980s silhouette trend.

1974 – Moves to 5 Avenue Marceau, now Musée Yves Saint Laurent.

1976 – First raised catwalk show, inspired by Ballets Russes.

1977 – Launches Opium perfume; collection themed around China.

1983 – Honored with retrospective at the Met Museum, a first for a living designer.

1997 – Appoints Alber Elbaz & Hedi Slimane to lead Rive Gauche lines.

1999 – Acquired by Gucci Group; Tom Ford named creative director.

2002 – Yves Saint Laurent retires; couture line closes.

2004 – Stefano Pilati becomes creative director.

2012 – Hedi Slimane returns; rebrands label to ‘Saint Laurent’.

2015 – Creative HQ moves to 24 Rue de l’Université, Left Bank.

2016 – Anthony Vaccarello appointed creative director.

2017 – Operations move to 37 Rue de Bellechasse, Left Bank.

2022 – Men’s SS23 show held in Marrakech, honoring YSL’s muse and legacy.