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 anti-Semitic comments. Coco Chanel claimed that “only (15[1])a man who never was intimate with a woman could design” 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 (“SANN Lore-ONN”). This label, which popularised a silhouette of nipped-in waists (10[1])and flowing skirts with its “New Look”, uses a teardrop-shaped bottle for its perfume “J’adore.” For 10 points, what French fashion house is named after its founder, Christian. ■END■ (10[2])

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