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Yves Saint Laurent, who exploded on the fashion scene in 1958 as the boy-wonder successor to Christian Dior and endured as one of the best-known and most influential couturiers of the second half of the 20th century, died on Sunday at his apartment in Paris. He was 71. His death was confirmed by Dominique Deroche, a spokeswoman for the Pierre Berge-Yves Saint Laurent Foundation. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Pays a tribute to the late Geoffrey Beene, a couturier.

Pays tribute to advertiser and author Jane Trahey who died on April 23, 2000 in Kent, Connecticut. Contributions of Trahey to the advertising industry in the United States; Details on Trahey's contribution to literature.

Evaluates the spring 2000 fashion show in New York City, New York on September 16, 1999. Fashion collections designed by Bill Blass, Michael Kors and Victor Alfaro; Description of the clothes.

Focuses on the fashion collection of Marc Jacobs featuring the 1970s design. Description of his collection; His view on denim; Details on the his fashion show held on September 13, 1999.

Provides information on several handbags introduced in 1999. Bead-and-mirror handbag by Moyna; Red leather bag by Jess Designs; Pashmina bags from Henri Bendel.

Presents fashion updates in New York as of September 7, 1999. Information on the clothing label, Fubu; European fashion designers in New York; Details on the 30th anniversary issue of `Interview' magazine.

Reports on the revival of quilted clothes and accessories for fall 1999. Black bomber jacket from Ralph by fashion designer Ralph Lauren; Gray vest with high collar by Parallel; Ivory or black skirts from DKNY Pure.

Focuses on the major trends in fashion for fall 1999 in the United States. Clothes from several fashion designers; Trend of the bohemian style in fashion; Fashion trends that are already selling.

Presents a list of clothes and accessories from Shelli Segal, Bergdorf Goodman and Maharishi. Style; Retail prices.

Focuses on the fashion designers who once become famous in the fashion business. Information on Michaele Vollbracht's job after the death of his fashion career; Duties of Charlotte Neuville as vice president for design of New York & Company; Retail prices of Mary Ann Restivo's scarf collection.

Reports on the return of prints into fashion consciousness in 1999. Abstract-printed evening bags by Pellegrino; Red leopard print dresses and separates by Diane Von Furstenberg; Vintage printed fabric bags by Angela Amiri New York.

Provides updates on fashion in New York in 1999. Purpose of the fashion collection from Tibetan designer Migmar Tsering called Free Tibet; Concept that was adopted by fashion designer Ralph Lauren for his Polo Sport store in New York City, New York; Evening shoes from designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka.

Describes the design of swim suits in the United States for the year 1999. Prices; Designers.

Presents updates on fashion in New York as of July 27, 1999. Information on the exhibition `Fashion on Stage: Couture for the Broadway Theater, 1910-1955' at the Museum of the City of New York; Prices of the fall clothes being offered by fashion designer Fiona Walker.

Announces the opening of a Coach company store in New York City, New York. Items and merchandise being sold at the store; Comments from Reed Krakoff, the company's creative director; Information on Coach.

Presents fashion updates for July 20, 1999. Haute couture collections in Paris, France; Collection of casual fall season clothes from Target company.

Cites various t-shirt styles. Tank-style by Jockey; Pink tanks by Henri Bendel; T-shirts with deep V-necks by James Perse.

Introduces several designs of jewelry. Stella Pace bracelets; Colorful Huichol Indian bracelets; Miriam Salat's multristrand bracelets; Necklaces of turquoise or coral by Erickson Beamon.

Presents news related to fashion and clothing trade in the United States. Frances Whitney's designs for hats; Plans of designer Rebecca Danenberg to open a boutique at 35 Bond Street in New York; Mannequins created by public school children in an exhibition at 1411 Broadway. INSET: By Design.

Provides information on `Who's the Dummy?,' an exhibition that explores the evolution of mannequins. Date and venue of the exhibit; Display of contemporary fashion mannequins by Pucci; Exhibition of paper dresses; Information on Pancaldi shoes. INSET: Strapless in the Daytime.

Talks about resort-holiday collection clothes designed for a New Year 2000 party. Styles and designs included in the Celebration 2000 collection of Donna Karan; Information on the signature collection of Michael Kors; Features of Kors' designs for Celine; Styles of Ralph Lauren's collection which focused on resort wear and dressy clothes for parties.

Provides information on the opening of the Enrique Martinez boutique by Elisa Salinas in Madison Avenue and 67th Street in New York. Involvement of Salinas in the business; Price range of the clothes at the boutique.

Offers information on several denim-made fashion products in New York City, New York. Prices; Denim dress by Claudie Pierlot; Denim bags at the Kate Spade store.

Reports on fashion designs and events in New York City, New York in 1999. Debut of Richard Tyler's bridal collection at Barneys New York; Fashion collection designed by Philippe Starck for Wolford; Anniversary celebration of `Paper' magazine.

Looks at the trend in footwear design for the summer season of 1999 in the United States. Prices of shoes from different fashion designers; Anne Klein's ballet mules.

Provides information on fashion and design industry. Efforts of the Council of Fashion Designers of America to attract the actresses and actors in Hollywood to attend its annual awards show on June 2, 1999; Jewelry designs of Pedro Boregaard, a jeweler.

Announces the availability of scarves used by women in their hair. Designs; Designers; Prices.

Focuses on fashion designer Betsey Johnson and her business in New York. Her motivations in fashion designing; Prices of her products; Awards received by Johnson.

Provides information on several gingham designers clothes for spring. Prices of gingham clothes; Style of the clothes; Style of Neiman Marcus' Tocca.

Focuses on the emergence of retail stores in hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fashion boutiques and retail stores at Bellagio and Caesars Palace; Features of Via Bellagio, the main shopping arcade in the Bellagio; Other shops managed and owned by Bellagio.

Offers hairstyle tips for women with curls, waves and straight hair. Suggestions from Jennifer Lawrence of Louis Licari and Andre Tavernise of the Peter Coppola Salon.

Provides information on several stores in New York City, New City that offer fashionable products. Prices of Selima collection of eyeglass frames available at Barneys New York; Information on Lagos jewelry shop.

Offers information on several fashion garments and accessories released in New York City, New York for 1999. Prices; Colors.

Focuses on the business success of J.P. Tod's, maker of Italian leather goods, in New York City, New York. Background on the company; Examples of the company's fashion products; Comments from Diego Della Valle, owner of the company.

Pays tribute to Elizabeth Tilberis, the editor in chief of `Harper's Bazaar,' who died at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Tilberis's aim when she took over the magazine; Personal background; Her award scheduled to receive in June 1999.

Presents fashion-related issues in the United States in April 1999. Collection of lipstick, nail polish, eye-shadow, mascara and other cosmetics to be introduced by Anna Sui; Sotheby's fashion sale `Pulp Fashion'; Expansion plan of Intermix, a boutique that started in the Flatiron district in 1993. INSET: By Design.

Reports on the women's clothing for spring 1999 from several designers. Prices of several items.

Profiles Michael Kors who was named the 1999 women's wear designer of the year by the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Comments from Kors; Information on his customers; His background.

Provides information on shoe design trends for the spring season in 1999. Shoe designers; Available colors; Prices.

Reports on the preference for the baseball shirt as T-shirt for spring in 1999. Styles by Bergdorf Goodman; Description of Gap's baseball t-shirts; Baseball shirts at Barneys New York.

Presents information on several stores in New York, New York that offer winter coats. Prices of the winter coats offered by Saks at Fifth Avenue; Colors of the coats offered by Adrienne Landau; Styles of Marc Jacobs' coats offered by Louis Vuitton store.

Focuses on the styling trends that dominate the fashion market of New York, New York and Milan, Italy in 1999. Shows that featured the comeback of curls on hair; Rule for wearing belts; Styles of boots that dominate the market.

Looks at the 1999 fads for women's clothing in Italy. Embroidered lace pants by Gucci; Leather and knit top by John Barlett; Velvet and tule dress by Alberta Ferretti.

Looks at how the designers design women winter clothing in Europe and the United States. Design of most coats and jackets; Materials being used by designers.

Highlights the fashion show held by designer Anna Sui in February 1999 which focused on fashion during the 1960s. Features of the show; Preparations for the show; Information on the styles presented.

Features the fall 1999/winter 2000 collection fashion show on February 15, 1999, in New York City. Designs of the clothes from Marc Jacobs; Focus of Stephen DiGeronimo's designs; Red Label collection of Vivienne Westwood.

Discusses trend in sun glasses. Shapes of frames preferred by people; Comments from Robert Marc, owner of several fashionable optical stores in Manhattan, New York City.

Talks about the popularity of denim jeans. Variations on denim seen on runways, according to Nicole Fischelis, Saks Avenue's store fashion director; Growth of the jeans business; How Levi Strauss company marketed its jeans.

Pays tribute to Richard Martin, the curator of the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, who died of melanoma at the age of 52 on November 8, 1999. Information on his career; Why some of Martin's exhibitions at the Met disappointed fashion critics.