1936-2008 Yves Saint Laurent

[purpleviolets]

YSL pieces from the 60's through the 80's
source: enokiworld.com

 

[purpleviolets]

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[taz]

thanks purpleviolets for the pic & " karma",
they seem to be from the ready to wear line 'rive gauche', I love this ...truly 80's

 

[Ianastar]

I was just looking at the Men's Cruise collection on YSL.com. Does anyone know of another place to find these pics?? I liked several of the outfits, and when I find pics of outfits I like, I save them to my computer for future reference (to recreate looks etc).

However, on the ysl.com site, you can't save the pics. Ive looked at Getty Images, Men.style.com, and GQstyle.com and they only have the regular S/S collection.

Any help is greatly apprecaited, and thanks in advance.

 

[ilaughead]

I was just looking at the Men's Cruise collection on YSL.com. Does anyone know of another place to find these pics?? I liked several of the outfits, and when I find pics of outfits I like, I save them to my computer for future reference (to recreate looks etc).

However, on the ysl.com site, you can't save the pics. Ive looked at Getty Images, Men.style.com, and GQstyle.com and they only have the regular S/S collection.

Any help is greatly apprecaited, and thanks in advance.

I think you have to do a screenshot of your computer and crop it manually. (Print Screen Request on PC). Few houses (just Chanel and YSL that I know of) actually publish their menswear resort collections on the internet.

 

[ilaughead]

Oh! And thanks DosViolines for the article! I feel like I must be blind or something for not noticing some of those similarities!

 

[Ianastar]

I think you have to do a screenshot of your computer and crop it manually. (Print Screen Request on PC). Few houses (just Chanel and YSL that I know of) actually publish their menswear resort collections on the internet.

Good idea!! I always forget about doing things that way. Maybe just because I'm lazy, and like to just right click and save.

Thank you

 

[ilaughead]

I'm watching a documentary on Yves on the Sundance channel right now! Very interesting stuff!

 

[static]

I find Yves fascinating...I got his biography a few months ago and have been reading up on him religiously ever since.

 

[4n98]

if I can say he

 

[4n98]

dream and reality.

 

[DosViolines]

Dior Haute Couture Cocktail Ensemble, c.1960

Yves Saint Laurent, born in 1936, and raised in the country of Algeria, had always stated that during his childhood he dreamt of living in Paris and creating the world's most beautiful fashions. He was known to have cut and handcreated clothing for his sister's dolls, amongst drawing hundereds of fashion sketches which were what lead him to gaining his step into the world of haute couture. When Laurent was seventeen, he left for Paris to show his designs tothe director of Vogue, being impressed by the remarkable works, he published some immediately, then was introduced to Christian Dior himself, and began working under Dior in 1954 until his death to follow shortly thereafter in 1957- from then Laurent would be able to take part in his ultimate dream. Such a young master, would lead one of the world's few utmost elite fashion houses, and fulfill what seemed a distant dream, now maximized to it's highest extent of reality.

A luxurious and regal, cocktail dress ensemble designed by the young Yves Saint Laurent for Dior, of the autumn 1960 collection. Bearing a great, and highly recognizeable, level of distinguished style, thus an appearance of tasteful wealth. It is always a rarity to discover such an important piece of fashion, such as this ensemble, that has never been altered and remains in original & pristine condition!

Fashioned from metallic brocade on silk- the warmth of the gold brocade against the chocolate brown, is an enriching pair, that broadcasts luxurious style! The cocktail dress suit comprises of a sheath-cut dress and jacket, having delicately shaped and cut bracelet length sleeves.

The dress is constructed in a figure-flattering manner, that even though is a sheath cut, has been carefully constructed to flatter the wearer- notice in the photos below, it has a beautiful shape not usually seen in a sheath dress! The smoothly cut and un-interrupted bodice is met at the waistline by the gently gathered skirt- creating a delicate contrast.

Many features of the ensemble are signature to only the finest of a haute couture creation- gracefully smooth bateau neckline, flattering manner of the dress, sumptous fabric, carefully lined jacket, amongst many other traits! One should notice how the jacket may be worn unfastened, and thanks to Laurent's skill, the wearer will be able to do such, since the brocade fabric makes up for the first few inches of the internal side lining of the jacket (see photo below for jacket being displayed opened).

The dress fastens with a back zipper, and jacket fastens with fabric covered buttons to the front. Both pieces are fully lined in chocolate silk, and both labeled Automne - Hiver 1960 / Christian Dior / Paris then stamped (possibly 7 is the first digit) ?7346 and ?7347 - this numerical stamping was always used by Dior in every piece, even if all the seperate pieces comrpised to one ensemble.

Measurements: Bust 37", Waist 31", Hips 39", length of 38", the jacket's length is 20".

The condition is almost Excellent- only the tiniest hint of slight darkening to the brocade along the top edge (mostly inner edge) of the jacket, which is not a detraction as it is so very faint!

heavenofgowns

 

[acortes]

I found a 1962 Yves Saint Laurent Fashion show, or at least a clip from

 

[ilaughead]

Nothing's showing up for me?

 

[acortes]

oh sorry it's on youtube, but I'm having trouble uploading the URL

 

[static]

I posted a bunch of scans from the biography I'm reading on my blog:
http://staticfashion.blogspot.com/2007/05/bonjour-yves.html
There are some gorgeous photos in there I have a few more if anyone is interested

 

[taz]

new exhibition "Nan Kempner, une
américaine à Paris" , at Fondation Pierre Bergé - Yves Saint Laurent

"Nan Kempner was faithful to Saint Laurent as a woman is faithful to
her
lover. As such her relationship with fashion went far beyond that of
other
women.
Fashion played an essential role in her life. She was both muse and
patron. A
patron of creation. Hers was a unique way of dialoguing with
couturiers, with
Yves Saint Laurent in particular."

www.fondation-pb-ysl.net


Exhibition from May 16th to July 29th 2007
Open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm

Fondation Pierre Bergé - Yves Saint Laurent
3, rue Léonce Reynaud
75116 Paris

 

[softgrey]

nan kempner- an american in paris...
witty name for the exhibit...
i like the idea...to show only her ysl pieces all together like that...


i recently purchased two classic vintage YSL pieces...
a black silk blouse with ruffled collar and p*ssy bow and a blk velvet bolero vest...
they are iconic pieces that are signature YSL and had a major influence on my personal style from a very young age when i first saw them...
still cannot believe they are part of my personal wardrobe now...

...

 

[kikidior]

^ very nice i remember seeing photos of nan kempner in ysl couture ... really impeccable.

 

[Ianastar]

I posted a bunch of scans from the biography I'm reading on my blog:
http://staticfashion.blogspot.com/2007/05/bonjour-yves.html
There are some gorgeous photos in there I have a few more if anyone is interested

I tried to access your blog...but my computer just froze up when I did. That happens to me alot on TFS.

What book are you reading on Yves???