Farewell to couture king YSL; FUNERAL.Byline: PETER ALLEN in Paris FASHION'S biggest names gathered in Paris yesterday to pay their last respects Noun 1. last respects - the act of expressing respect for someone who has died; "he paid his last respects by standing quietly at the graveside" deference, respect - a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very to Yves Saint Laurent Saint Lau·rent or Saint-Lau·rent A city of southern Quebec, Canada, an industrial suburb of Montreal. Population: 77,391. . Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Claudia Schiffer Claudia Schiffer (born August 25, 1970[2]) is a German supermodel and actress, who reached the height of her popularity during the 1990s. Schiffer is one of the world's most successful supermodels, appearing on over 500 magazine covers[3][4] and Catherine Deneuve were among the 800 mourners at his funeral in Saint-Roch Church. Thousands more packed the street outside. Leading tributes to the Algerian-born Frenchman, President Nicolas Sarkozy said: "One of the greatest names of fashion has disappeared. He was convinced beauty was a luxury every man and woman needed." Also paying respects were designers Vivienne Westwood, Christian Lacroix, Jean-Paul Gaultier and rival Karl Lagerfeld. Saint Laurent, who dominated couture from the 1960s until retiring in 2002, died last Sunday from a brain tumour, aged 71. He is to be cremated and his ashes flown to a botanical garden in Morocco. CAPTION(S): DESIGNER Yves |
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