Yves Saint Laurent's 1971 'Scandal Collection' Revisited on His 90th Birthday

On the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the birth of French couturier Yves Saint Laurent, France 24 revisits his controversial 1971 collection, known as 'la collection du scandale.' The collection, which popularized retro fashion, sparked a major controversy at the time. The video segment, published on August 3, 2026, explores how Saint Laurent shocked the world of haute couture with his bold reinterpretation of past styles. The feature is part of a series of short videos on cultural topics, including the history of the Wallace fountains, the Tournesol swimming pools, and the origins of the Champs-Élysées. The video is available on France 24's website and requires cookies to view.