Round 11: Tossup 8

In the early 2000s, interest in this fashion label was revitalised by controversial “S&M” and “Hobo” shows under the creative direction of John Galliano until his sacking for (15[1])anti-Semitic comments. Coco Chanel claimed that “only a man who never was intimate with a woman (15[1])could design” (15[1])this label’s “Bar suit.” After its founder’s sudden death from a heart attack, this label was taken over by a 21-year-old (*) Yves Saint-Laurent (10[1]-5[1])(“SANN Lore-ONN”). This label, which popularised a silhouette of nipped-in (10[1])waists and flowing skirts with its “New Look”, uses a teardrop-shaped bottle for its perfume “J’adore.” (10[1]-5[1])For 10 points, what French fashion house is named after its founder, Christian. ■END■ (10[2])

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