Pierre Bergé
Pierre Bergé (French pronunciation: [pjɛːʁ bɛʁʒe]; 14 November 1930 – 8 September 2017) was a French industrialist and patron. He was the co-founder of Yves Saint Laurent Couture House and onetime life partner and longtime business partner of the late fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent.
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.jpg) Bergé in 2012 | |
| Born | 14 November 1930 Oléron, France |
| Died | 8 September 2017 (aged 86) Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Partner(s) | Yves Saint Laurent |
Bergé was recognized with the Order of Orange-Nassau, Officer of the Ordre National du Mérite, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, and Legion of Honor.
Bergé died of myopathy on 8 September 2017, in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, at the age of 86.[1]
Pierre Bergé Media
Bergé at a marriage equality rally in 2012
References
- ↑ Jonathan Kandell (8 September 2017). Pierre Bergé, Transformative Fashion Executive and Opera Czar, Dies at 86. New York City. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/08/style/pierre-berge-yves-saint-laurent-dead.html.