Yves St. Laurent's '70s does '30s living room is an ode to transitional style – 55 years later, it's a blueprint for combining antiques and modern pieces

Fashion designer yves st. laurent in black and white.

Tunnel vision is design's worst enemy. Accordingly, the chicest people have never been beholden to a singular era or aesthetic; they prefer to take inspiration from a variety of periods and styles.

Images of Yves St. Laurent's Paris Apartment in 1971 shows this has been true for at least 55 years. The iconic fashion designer's transitional living room is an eclectic masterclass in pulling together different periods.