Yves Saint Laurent, the iconic French designer who revolutionized fashion by putting women in pants without sacrificing their femininity, died Sunday in Paris at the age of 71.His close friend, Pierre Berge, confirmed his passing and would only say he died this evening after a long illness. He did not give any other details.Yves retired from haute couture in 2002. R.I.P. Yves Saint Laurent [Read more…] about Yves Saint Laurent, Fashion Icon, Dies at 71