He quickly became one of the most influential designers in Paris and in the 1960's and 1970's he was famed for introducing daring innovations such as the safari suit, Le smoking (tuxedo) and the trouser suit, both in 1966, thigh high boots, see-through blouses and clothes with ethnic influences such as the Russian peasant blouse in his Ballet Russes collection of 1976. These design influences are so ubiquitous now that it is difficult to imagine the profound impact not to say shock that Saint Laurent's now iconic designs had at the time. In 1966 he was the first coutourier to introduce a ready to wear collection - Rive Gauche - which was sensationally popular. While his day clothes had a rather masculine aesthetic, his evening wear seemed to incorporate a touch of fantasy. He introduced jewellery to his couture collections and runway shows from their inception, his first collection in 1962 featuring some notable jet pieces. Jewellery and accessories have continued to be an essential element of the Yves Saint Laurent look. He used the services of some of the greatest jewellery designers around, including Goossens and Schemama. One of his most memorable collections was 'Africa' in 1967, incorporating Massai inspired necklaces and bracelets with beads and pearls which complemented the amazing clothes perfectly.
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