Everyone is doing capsule collections and collaborations these days (Levi's + Opening Ceremony, Jil Sander + Uniqlo), but nothing is nearly as chic as the soon to launch Yves Saint Laurent capsule collection for New York boutique, Atelier. YSL's creative director, Stefano Pilati, has created 129 customized pieces for the downtown Manhattan shopping hot spot. You can expect gray and black cashmere, men's dressing classics with new twists, and crazy innovative textiles. What else would you want from the sophisticated Parisian house and monsieur Pilati (he's just the sexiest)? Finally, New York fashionistas may be able to one up our Frenchie amis.
Giorgio Armani has apparently been nominated to the Italian Senate. By who? Santo Versace, brother of Donatella. Pays to have friends. [WSJ]
Remember how many health problems Rachel Zoe had on her series this season? Turns out she has Minears Disease, which is basically migraines plus vertigo. So many high heels will likely go to waste. [FWD]
Abercrombie & Fitch is planning on lowering their prices subtly so as not to appear like they are selling clothes on sale. Remember? They're so above that. [NYP]
If only your our mothers could have dressed like Victoria Beckham. She wore a Balmain jacket, YSL platforms, and DSqaured2 studded pants to a school fair for her son. [Out.com Style]
Who'd have guessed that all it takes is a few tailored tweaks and Dwight Schrutes wardrobe from the office is pretty slick. [Complex]
Left to Right: Kris Van Assche; Yves Saint Laurent; Dior Homme
Whether you're a believer in global warming, humidity and temperatures above 80 degrees Fahrenheit until recently were nonexistent and walking to work didn't require a towel and Jamba Juice. Undoubtedly, summer is two months late, but its tardiness gives us a window to experiment with practical items from our wardrobe. You've seen the usual shorts, light cotton and sleeveless shirts, but I've been noticing translucent summer sweaters and shirts thrown into the mix. Although I've noticed more women favoring the look -- as men might not want to flaunt their keg or six-pack-less abs -- I've attempted the look with a baby blue summer sweater over a white T-shirt and garnered a few compliments. It's a revealing look for pedestrians not too keen on seeing chest hairs escaping the mesh of a summer sweater but, I'm sure this trend will be in full bloom come spring 2010, as it was a fixture among designers for their S/S 2010. I've got to hit the gym before next summer.
Left to right: Yves Saint Laurent; Raf Simons; Z Zegna
I stand unafraid when I, validated by anatomical evidence, say men are undeniably men. And we all know that menswear these days seem to be 'borrowed' from our female counterparts, but to a certain degree we can pull off the femininity of crotch hugging skinny jeans and (maybe) skirts (in Milan and Scotland). Yet, where is the line drawn for menswear that leans too far left? Although I'm not privy to belts around my waist unless my slim silhouette is squatting 135 at the gym, by no follow my opinion verbatim because the look can be easily pulled off -- keep the belt slim and relatively concealed. The belt shapes an otherwise sloppy and loose fitted look (Z Zegna). I do have to strongly suggest sticking to tailored suit jackets over Raf Simon's belted jacket collection.
YSL: The Musical! Apparently it's in the works, being penned by French singer Alain Chamfort and songwriter Pierre-Dominique Burgaud. Saint Laurent's partner, Pierre Bergé, approves thus far. [WWD]
Guess, Inc. co-founder Georges Marciano is running for California Governor. If Arnold did it...[WWD]
The recession a good thing for retailers...say what? [WWD] via [The Cut]
Your next fashion-meets-art installation? The Hermes H-Box. Designed by Portuguese architect Didier Fiuza Faustino, it's been displaying the work of emerging video artists and lands in L.A. soon. [Racked]
In the most recent edition of Man About Town, model Tomek Szczukiecki channels the late master Yves Saint Laurent in a spread shot by Camilla Akran. In the 'esprit' of YSL, the fashion is chic and enviable, the dark frames impeccable, and the gaze haunting. Another reminder of YSL's genius was hardly needed, and yet...
YSL's art collection went up for auction yesterday in Paris. The collection has already reached a bid of 206 million euros -- the most expensive ever auctioned -- and still has 2 days left. We're biding our time so that we can swoop in right at the end, eBay style. [AFP]
Should designers sell tickets to their runway shows? Turns out gobs of people would pay $160 or more to go to a show, but designers think it would be confusing to consumers because of the delay in seasons. Is it elitist and wrong that we just don't want to be sitting next to Sally Anne from somewhere in the Bible Belt as she exclaims "Look at how it sparkles under them there lights!" [Racked]
Could the Style Network's Running in Heels actually be worth watching? The New York Times thinks so. Apparently there's enough crying and bitchiness and Nina Garcia in the first episode to keep viewers interested in the whole season. [Heard on the Runway]
Richard Chai is now available at Den. If you saw his most recent runway collection, any New Yorker with a spare hour should be heading there now to snatch up the goods. [Refinery 29]
At the onset of New York Fashion Week, Stefano Pilati isn't wasting any time showcasing his new Edition Unisex collection for YSL. And while the collection is made up of a range of styles for women, they're inspired by YSL's spring/summer men's wear. So, starting today through February 21st, the Unisex and men's clothing will be sold together at a pop-up boutique at 55 Great Jones Street. After the New York stop, the merchandise will be shown at YSL boutiques in London, Milan and Paris before a final stop in Hong Kong in early April. If you live in New York and you're still reading this and you love YSL, grab your best gal pal and GO. GO GO GO GO!!
Yesterday Kanye revealed his sneaker line at the Louis Vuitton men's show in Paris. Noticeably absent in the colored array of shoes on the catwalk (pictured) were Kanye's own white version.[Fashionista]
Speaking of the men's shows in Paris. Here they are!
For the third year in a row YSL creative director Stefano Pilati released a short film with his new menswear collection. No clothes are shown -- just close up of actors faces. We'll pretend we get it. [Material Interest]
Guy Trebay at the New York Times DID NOT have fun in Milan. While black makes up like, 90% of our wardrobe, he felt all the dark colors coming down the runway were far too gloomy. Well, hey, look around. [NYT]
Adam Senn from MTV's The City is actually a working model. He walked the D&G show in Milan. Does this give the show any more validity in the real world? No. Absolutely not. [Fabsugar]
Smell this: YSL's first scent under new owner L'Oreal, Nuit de l'Homme.
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