· DESIGNERS ·
Breaking ‘Fashion’ News: Slimane at YSLAfter last weeks news about Raf Simons leaving Jil Sanders and her second homecoming, here is some more breaking fashion news to keep the conversations following through this last part of the fashion weeks. Hedi Slimane returns to the drawing boards. If rumors are true, Slimane will succeed the (very) talented Stefano Pilati at the [...]
· AD CAMPAIGN ·
Yves Saint Laurent A/W 2011-2012In YSL’s latest video, model and muse Raquel Zimmermann strikes a pose like there’s nothing to it. The in-demand model—just seen dancing her shoes off in another viral video for Lanvin—works her way through a range of poses and all 14 looks from the line’s latest A/W 2011-2012 collection. This includes a mostly black-and-white selection [...]
· MODELS, VIDEO ·
YSL S/S 2011 Campaign Video by Inez & VinoodhDiscover the latest Yves Saint Laurent S/S 2011 campaign video. With the amazing soundtrack ‘Mushrooms & Roses‘ by Janelle Monáe, Inez & Vinoodh returned to collaborate with Stefano Pilati on creating this Spring/Summer 2011 video campaign featuring Trendland’s favorite model Arizona Muse.
· GRAPHIC DESIGN ·
New YSL Fragrance Packaging Design by Axel PeemoellerI am loving the fresh new packaging design for YSL’s fragrance created by German graphic designer Axel Peemoeller. The perfume feels extremely contemporary and edgy, nice contrast to the uber simple and sleek bottle. UPDATE: The images has been removed due to copyright infringement – Axel Peemoeller broke an NDA agreement by posting them [...]
· DESIGNERS, FASHION ·
YSL Womens Resort 09/2010 Look BookEvery one of these look is worth a million words. Stefano Pilati knows more about how to make a woman feel superior than most. Bold and elegant, the YSL Womens Resort 09/2010 Collection is beautifully represented through this simple and remarkably styled look book.
· CULTURE, HEARSAY ·
YSL – The Bow CollectionThis precious bow, inspired from the famous “Bow” bag, reveals two exquisite textures for irresistible lips: an intense raspberry lipstick and a sparkling pink gloss infused with blue highlights to be worn alone or on top of the lipstick. Attached to the handbag, belt or key ring, it becomes the perfect fashion accessory. Available directly on the YSL website for only $65. If you are not fed up with gift buying yet than this is a great idea.
· EDITORIAL ·
The New Sexy by Karolina KurkovaIf the temperature hasn’t risen before, it certainly did now.
· CULTURE, HEARSAY ·
Fashion Inspired CostumesHalloween is a few days away and if you are still struggling to figure out what to be, here are a few fashion-inspired costumes I put together.
· FASHION, VIDEO ·
YSL Virtual Fashion ArtFor the Spring/Summer 09 Mens Collection YSL has created a video of Stefano Pilati’s cerebral deconstruction of heteronormative gender assumptions. This performance art meets fashion video is a brilliant virtual tour of the mastermind of Yves Saint Laurent’s Stefano Pilati, and the darkness that surrounds the loss of one of fashions greatest contributors.
· DESIGNERS, FASHION, FEATURED ·
Death of Yves Saint LaurentOne of the best Fashion Designer / Couturier : Yves Saint Laurent left us yesterday June 1st at the age of 71 (11pm Paris time). WWD reports the designer died of brain cancer.
The legendary couturier passed away in the presence of [business partner Pierre] Berge and longtime friend and muse Betty Catroux. Catherine Deneuve arrived shortly after he died…
· DESIGNERS, FASHION ·
New Head Designer at Emanuel UngaroCongratulations to Esteban Cortazar, new head designer of Emanuel Ungaro, at only age 23! He is the second youngest person to head a fashion house. ( Yves Saint Laurent was only 22 when he took over Dior.)
· WEB ·
Bag, Borrow, or StealAs much as we want ( some may say need) those shoes or purses, the reality is that for some of us we can’t always have every fashion accessory we may think we need. The clever people at Bag Borrow or Steal found a way to give people the opportunity to own/borrow these items! …