Yves Saint Laurent didn’t just change fashion — he redefined it. His life and work continue to inspire filmmakers, just as his collaborations with iconic models and his influence on modeling culture have shaped runways around the world. From biopics to intimate documentaries, these six films offer rich insights into a creative genius whose impact rippled across fashion houses and model agencies alike.

Saint Laurent’s rise from a young designer at Dior to the founder of his own influential fashion house is captured with nuance in Yves Saint Laurent (2014). This biographical film intertwines his professional journey with his personal struggles, showing how his relationships with muses and models informed his visionary designs and propelled the fashion world forward.

In Saint Laurent by Bertrand Bonello (2014), the focus turns to the frenetic energy of the 1970s, a decade that defined modern fashion. Through evocative visuals and performances, this film portrays Saint Laurent’s brilliance in designing clothes that elevated models into cultural icons, even as his own life became turbulent.

For a more documentary‑style perspective, the 1994 film Yves Saint Laurent grants an intimate look at the couturier at work — backstage fittings, fittings with models, and quiet moments that reveal his dedication to craft. It’s a rare behind‑the‑scenes glimpse at the world where fashion, modeling, and creative vision collide.

Yves Saint‑Laurent, 5 avenue Marceau 75116 Paris (2002) goes further inside his fashion house, showing day‑to‑day life in an atelier that partnered closely with model agencies to scout and showcase fresh talent. Director David Teboul’s lens captures how models became living canvases for Saint Laurent’s haute couture.

The documentary Yves Saint Laurent, Pierre Bergé: the crazy love (2010) explores the personal and professional bond between Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé. Beyond romance, it highlights how their joint brilliance shaped one of the most influential fashion empires, impacting how models were selected, styled, and celebrated by model agencies worldwide.

Finally, Celebration (2018) captures the last years of Saint Laurent’s career, reflecting on his legacy through the eyes of those who worked closest with him — including models whose careers he helped launch and creatives who defined the era of modern fashion.

Together, these films and documentaries offer not just stories about a legendary designer but also a cinematic look at the world of fashion, model agencies, and the art of modeling itself — showing how one man’s vision transformed models into icons and elevated fashion to new cultural heights.