Now more than ever, the words of fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent ring clear as a way of life: “fashion fades, style is eternal.” The Algerian-born designer changed the way women wore clothes, incorporating masculine pieces like the trench, pea-coat and pant-suit into the feminine sartorial language. This change in trends opened up the doors for women to be both comfortable and stylish, introducing a new idea of equality in society, as told through style. Now the iconic designer’s vision is on display at the Seattle Art Museum, exhibiting a glimpse into Laurent’s creative process including his first collection of Paper Dolls he made a teenager, photographs of his life and work, and many of the stunning garments themselves.