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Yves Saint Laurent

Author: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Illustrated by: Klas Fahlén

Discover the inspiring story of Yves Saint Laurent, the ground-breaking designer who changed fashion forever. 

Growing up in the Algerian city of Oran, little Yves loved exploring his mother’s wardrobe and designing dresses for paper dolls. But life outside his family wasn’t always happy – at school, he was teased for having different hobbies and sometimes, he even pretended to be ill to avoid lessons. Still, Yves didn’t let the mean voices hold him back. He continued to carve his creative path and spent hours sewing tiny outfits from scraps of fabric, dreaming of a future in fashion.

At eighteen, his hard work paid off when he was invited to join a top fashion school in Paris, and after even more hard work, Yves was invited to join the famous fashion house Dior, where he became their lead designer! Later, with the support of his lifelong partner Pierre, Yves started his own fashion house. His bold and stylish designs – like tuxedo suits and pea coats – revolutionised women’s clothing and continue to influence fashion today.

Yves’s story shows the power of staying true to your dreams – even when it’s challenging.  Inspiring and beautifully told, Little People, BIG DREAMS: Yves Saint Laurent teaches children about courage, creativity, and self-expression.

Specs:

Format: Hardback, 32 pages

ISBN: US , UK 9781836006619

Size: 20.3 cm H | 27.5 cm W | 700 g Wt

Published: June 5, 2025

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Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture.

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