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1971
The Scandal Collection

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On January 29, 1971, Yves Saint Laurent presented his “Libération” or “Quarante” collection inspired by 1940s wartime fashion. The couturier was inspired by Paloma Picasso, who dressed in fleamarket finds.

The short dresses, platform shoes, padded shoulders, and heavy makeup evoking Paris during the Occupation caused a scandal. The collection, which was severely criticized by the press, gave full sway to the retro trend that quickly ended up conquering popular fashion.

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© INA, Mode : Yves Saint Laurent, RTF / ORTF, 05/02/1971

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"Short eveningwear" collection board. Spring-summer 1971 haute couture collection, known as the "Scandal" collection.
© Yves Saint Laurent
Original sketch of a formal dress. Spring-summer 1971 haute couture collection, known as the
Original sketch of a formal dress. Spring-summer 1971 haute couture collection, known as the "Scandal" collection.
© Yves Saint Laurent
© Yves Saint Laurent
© Yves Saint Laurent
Formal ensemble worn by Annie Ferrari during the fashion show for the spring-summer 1971 haute couture collection, the salons at 30 bis rue Spontini, Paris, January 29, 1971., © Droits Réservés
Formal ensemble worn by Annie Ferrari during the fashion show for the spring-summer 1971 haute couture collection, the salons at 30 bis rue Spontini, Paris, January 29, 1971.
© Droits Réservés
Paloma Picasso, Marisa Berenson and Loulou de La Falaise, photographed at the presentation of the Spring-Summer 1971 haute couture collection, 30 bis rue Spontini, Paris, January 29, 1971., © AGIP / Bridgeman Images
Paloma Picasso, Marisa Berenson and Loulou de La Falaise, photographed at the presentation of the Spring-Summer 1971 haute couture collection, 30 bis rue Spontini, Paris, January 29, 1971.
© AGIP / Bridgeman Images
Fox fur coat worn by Willy Van Rooy. Spring-Summer 1971 Haute Couture Collection. Photograph by Hans Feurer, published in Elle (France), March 1st, 1971., © Hans Feurer / Elle / Scoop
Fox fur coat worn by Willy Van Rooy. Spring-Summer 1971 Haute Couture Collection. Photograph by Hans Feurer, published in Elle (France), March 1st, 1971.
© Hans Feurer / Elle / Scoop