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a new book about that era, you can find it in Amazon:

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Paris, 1962: Yves Saint Laurent and Dior, The Early Collections. YSL Returns To Its Roots Photography tome helps usher in new salon Wednesday, December 05, 2007 (NEW YORK) Yves Saint Laurent's revamped Madison Avenue boutique celebrates its reopening next Wednesday, and what more appropriate way to show off a new look than with an homage to the iconic brand's heritage? To herald the occasion, guests have been invited to a private cocktail party that night to toast the limited-edition release of Paris, 1962: Yves Saint Laurent and Dior; The Early Collections, a compilation of photographer Jerry Schatzberg's images captured at Monsieur Saint Laurent's first solo show in Paris. On assignment for Esquire in 1962 to shoot "street style" at the Paris collections, Schatzberg's images, which also feature photo shoots with Helmut Newton and the around-the-clock action during couture, were never published--until now. The intimate, salon-like setting--2,800-square-feet of retail space offering the full line of women's ready-to-wear and accessories--should give attendees an up-close-and-personal preview of the pricey coffee table book before its December debut, which is limited to 500 copies at $800 each. At least it comes encased in a navy crocodile embossed leather box with a print from the book.

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