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Discover the inspiring story of Yves Saint Laurent, the ground-breaking designer who changed fashion forever.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Growing up in the Algerian city of Oran, little Yves loved exploring his mother\u2019s wardrobe and designing dresses for paper dolls. But life outside his family wasn\u2019t 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\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n 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\u00a0Dior<\/em>, 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\u2019s clothing and continue to influence fashion today.<\/p>\n Yves\u2019s story shows the power of staying true to your dreams - even when it\u2019s challenging. \u00a0Inspiring and beautifully told,\u00a0Little People, BIG DREAM<\/em>S: Yves Saint Laurent teaches children about courage, creativity, and self-expression.<\/p>\n An extremely popular series written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara<\/a> and this book illustrated by Klas Fahlen<\/a>, it provides a fascinating insight into Yves Saint Laurent.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n A great addition to the series and so interesting to read.<\/p>\n Sue Martin Children's Literacy Specialist<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Discover the inspiring story of Yves Saint Laurent, the ground-breaking designer who changed fashion forever.\u00a0 Growing up in the Algerian city of Oran, little Yves loved exploring his mother\u2019s wardrobe and designing dresses for paper dolls. But life outside his family wasn\u2019t always happy - at school, he was teased for having different hobbies ...continue reading \"Yves Saint Laurent, Little People, Big Dreams by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara & Klass Fahlen\"<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dolphinbooksellers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2025-06-19-17-37-30.jpg?resize=416%2C259\")
From Frances Lincoln's ( imprint of Quarto) bestselling series\u00a0Little People, BIG DREAMS<\/a><\/em>, this book features quirky illustrations, extra facts, a timeline of Yves\u2019s life with historical photos and a detailed profile of his inspiring journey. It\u2019s the perfect gift for young creatives and fashion-lovers.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dolphinbooksellers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Dolphin-rt.jpg?resize=224%2C300\")
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