fashionista-ta
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^ I don't know about iconic, but he certainly represents the triumph of marketing over talent. Would it be possible if there weren't such a large number of sheep, I mean consumers, obsessed with what's 'cool' and 'it'? He certainly taps into something ... something that doesn't exist in my brain or personality, which makes it difficult for me to comprehend.
I will say that I absolutely wouldn't wish YSL on Alber. Had his original tenure not been disturbed--great. Or perhaps if he'd gone back after Pilati. But at this point, management is thrilled apparently with the direction that's been set, which has nothing to do with him & would give him no scope whatsoever. I don't think there's enough time for the pendulum to swing, and then for him to step in ... I don't know that he'll have the longevity of Karl or Oscar (though of course I certainly hope so). Better for him to open his own house. Though (as is no secret ) I loved what he did at Lanvin, he's already done the heritage brand revival--no need to do that again.
I will say that I absolutely wouldn't wish YSL on Alber. Had his original tenure not been disturbed--great. Or perhaps if he'd gone back after Pilati. But at this point, management is thrilled apparently with the direction that's been set, which has nothing to do with him & would give him no scope whatsoever. I don't think there's enough time for the pendulum to swing, and then for him to step in ... I don't know that he'll have the longevity of Karl or Oscar (though of course I certainly hope so). Better for him to open his own house. Though (as is no secret ) I loved what he did at Lanvin, he's already done the heritage brand revival--no need to do that again.