Imaginary Visions: How the East inspired Yves Saint Laurent

He was fascinated by Japan, too, and a superb uchikake kabuki costume and a selection of prints representing courtesans bear witness to this passion.

As the first temporary thematic exhibition since the opening of the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris in October 2017, Yves Saint Laurent: Dreams of the Orient brings together more than 50 haute couture designs inspired by India, China and Japan. The world has got a lot smaller since, but the aesthetic ambition still feels large and dreamy.