![]() ![]() Wounded by poverty and grief, having witnessed his mother drank herself to death when he was only 17 years old, he was ready to begin a new chapter of his life when he started working for YSL. Getting this job and making his way in a world defined by beauty had been a dream come true for Fabrice, who grew up in a much more sterile environment. Before accepting to share his everyday life with his boss, Fabrice Thomas worked for the company as a delivery man for the label Rive Gauche, a job he had obtained through persistence and determination. In 1990, he is 54 years old, and Fabrice, 29. Separated from Pierre Bergé since 1976, and having just completed a stint in rehab, Yves Saint Laurent wished to move on with his life. Nevertheless, behind the glitz and the glam, behind the name, hides the man, with whom Fabrice Thomas, the author of this book, has shared his life with once upon a time.īetween 19, Fabrice Thomas became Yves Saint Laurent’s lover at the request of the designer. A name associated with creative success, with luxury. The moving story is brought to life by Aline Apostolska, an exceptional writer and journalist. It is not only an intimate look into the private lives of two of French culture’s most influential players (Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé) but also a study of French history between the 1960s and 1990s. This tell-all reads like a psychological thriller, and Fabrice Thomas shares even the more controversial details from his shared life with the fashion icon. 2 Seas Represents: Dutch, North American and Nordic rights. ![]()
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