I have to apologise, dear readers, for the lack of a Wishlist Wednesday post this week. I’ve been squandering round in my Jack Wills PJ’s all week having returned home for illness, but I have some exciting designer news to share with you:
Hedi Slimane, the creative director of iconic French couture house Yves Saint Laurent, is changing the name to Saint Laurent Paris as part of his new role.
In further news the D&G diffusion line from Italians Dolce & Gabbana has been dissolved back into the main line effective immediately, meaning this SS12 collection will be D&G’s last.
What do you think of that, eh?
I’m a huge fan of the D&G diffusion line – along with Moschino’s Cheap & Chic I think they provide fun designer clothing for young people, and Yves Saint Laurent will always be a 20th century French icon. I thought I’d share with you a few of my faves from both brands:
YSL:
Yves Saint Laurent, developed in the 1970’s, is probably most famous for it’s “Le Smoking Jacket” tuxedo and safari-style jackets for women. Later (and now) it is most famous for it’s accessories; clutch bags, statement ‘Y’ belts and the Tribtoo platform pumps.
I’ve always been a fan of YSL’s accessories rather than their clothes, and these three iconic pieces can be found in any (loaded) French fashion lover’s wardrobe.. The shoes have been featured on thousand of celebrities as a substitute to Louboutinies, and their eclectic range of cocktail rings are the perfect addition to any girl’s LBD. The clutch & belt are both from the House’s Chyc range, both featuring the iconic ‘Y’ logo, and are great for making a slightly quieter fashion statement.
D&G:
Dolce & Gabbana made a statement with urban, thrifty and eclectic styles in the 1980’s – when Italy was big for it’s filming industry Dolce claimed fashion and film was one and the same; “our clothes are like a story..we think of a story, and design the clothes to go with them”. They aimed to produce quirky classics, setting new trends rather than conforming to the old.
I love D&G’s line for it’s fab prints and classic cuts; the playful shades and details (especially on the handbags) are DIVINE! Sure, they’re not cheap, but they aren’t too hard to save up for and they’re iconic enough for you to wear them for years. Snap them up while you still can..
As for the ‘YSL’ logo, Slimane opted to keep it rather than change to ‘SLP’. Maybe he noticed it sounds like Slurp.
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Why? Just why? No one actually cares – fashion journalism is the biggest load of bollocks since Mr T’s.
Also – “Maybe he noticed it sounds like Slurp.” – I rest my case.
Come baaaaccckkkkkk
Which exactly, ‘Sigh’, is why it’s a blog rather than a headline.
@/#Sigh…why read the fashion blogs if you’re not interested?! People who read these blogs might actually be interested in FASHION considering the blog is called fashion update?!!! Get a grip, if you don’t like it visit the home page…problem solved, capisce?!