Yves Saint Laurent launches his iconic Africa-inspired collection featuring unusual materials such as wooden beads, raffia, and straw. He also designs Catherine Deneuve's costumes for Luis Buñuel's "Belle de Jour." André Courrèges launches his ready-to-wear line "Couture Future." Dior introduces the young "Miss Dior" line, designed by Philippe Guibourgé. Missoni's fashion show at Palazzo Pitti in Florence creates a scandal because the models do not wear bras under their dresses and the spotlight accidentally reveals their breasts. The Missonis will not be invited the following year, but the publicity made by the event increases the brand's popularity. Jil Sander opens her boutique in Hamburg. Couturier Jacques Heim passes away.