Pierre Bergé
Biography
Pierre Bergé was a French industrialist and patron who co-founded the iconic fashion label Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) alongside its eponymous designer. He was also a longtime business partner and former partner of Yves Saint Laurent. Born on November 14, 1930, in Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France, Bergé's life was marked by his early departure from home at 18 to pursue adventure in Paris.