: In 1960, his tenure at Dior ended abruptly when he was drafted into the French Army during the Algerian War of Independence.
: Following Dior's sudden death in 1957, Saint Laurent became the head of the House of Dior at just 21 years old. Yves Saint Laurent
Born in Oran, Algeria, Saint Laurent moved to Paris at 17 to pursue fashion. His talent was quickly recognized by Vogue editor Michel de Brunhoff, who introduced him to . : In 1960, his tenure at Dior ended