Article: Saint Laurent: A creative force in a whimsical, wrenching world.

Byline: Genevieve Buck

When a rather gaunt 65-year-old Yves Saint Laurent announced his retirement from designing earlier this week, what would have caused spasms of gasps a decade ago simply kindled fond and agonizing memories in the minds of those who watched fashion in the `60s through the `90s _ and may not have caused a ripple in the thoughts of millions of young women who take wearing what they want for granted.

Saint Laurent enjoyed years of influence, power, glory and status as a fashion demigod for creating striking and unexpected clothes that became his signatures: The tuxedo suit with its strong-shouldered jacket and pants (called le smoking), ...

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