Claim: Yves Saint Laurent the fashion house was founded in 1961.
Evidence: Yves Saint Laurent YSL -LRB- -LSB- iv sɜ̃n lɔ.ʁɑ̃ -RSB- ; also known as Saint Laurent Paris -RRB- is a French luxury fashion house founded by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner , Pierre Bergé.
Founded in 1961 it has been considered one of the world 's most prominent fashion houses and known for its modern and iconic pieces , such as its tuxedo jackets for women.