: His first collection for Dior, the "Trapeze" line, was an instant success, saving the house from financial ruin and establishing him as a fashion prodigy.
: In 1960, his tenure at Dior ended abruptly when he was drafted into the French Army during the Algerian War of Independence. Yves Saint Laurent
: Following Dior's sudden death in 1957, Saint Laurent became the head of the House of Dior at just 21 years old. : His first collection for Dior, the "Trapeze"