Posts Tagged ‘Yves Saint Laurent’

What I Wore Today

[ Wearing H&M white blouse, YSL Blue Denim, YSL Blue Heels, Hugo Boss Blue Clutch, Michael Kors Watch]

How are you all doing today? The sun is out here in Paris and so are the masses. I’m so thankful not to be freezing my tush off anymore!

At first I didint want to post these photos because I’m not very happy with them, as there wasnt enough lighting.We took them as a quick shot after I dropped Pierre off at school. This is a part of his courtyard.

But I hope they can still be a bit inspirational of how all you need is a pair of nice jeans, some sexy shoes and some killer accessories like my Marni-esque clutch and my oversized mens watch.

xoxo

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Here is a preview of the new Yves Saint Laurent documentary. L’amour Fou. Pierre Berge talks about his life with Yves Saint Laurent, their love and their art.

Talk about scandals of 2011 and this will no doubt will be on the list next to that of John Galliano and Christian Dior.

Who owns the red shoe sole?

Can you tell the difference?

The famous French footwear designer Christian Louboutin has entered into a litigation war with iconic french couture house Yves Saint Laurent, for what it claims to be infringement on the use of their ”red sole” design on shoes.

According to business week “Louboutin, based in Paris, said Yves Saint Laurent is selling shoes with red soles that are “virtually identical” to its own, according to a suit filed today in federal court in Manhattan. It seeks a court injunction against the sale of the shoes and damages of at least $1 million.”

So far Yves Saint Laurent , the company that is now owned by Paris-based PPR,  has no comments. Let’s see what evolves as the weeks progress.

Yves Saint Laurent passed away in 2008.

Paris Fashion week is March 1st to 9th and if you’ll be in town there are many fashionable happenings off the catwalks.

Colette + Chanel

Parisian “cool” shop Colette will be teaming up with fashion powerhouse Chanel to present a pop-up store including pieces from Chanel and young Up & coming designers curated by Colette.

We’ll let the press release take over from here “fashion, visual arts and musical performances, resulting in a fun-fuelled, creative mix by Chanel and Colette with a rock ‘n’ roll vibe. The headlining creations from Chanel Spring-Summer 11 collection will be juxtaposed with a selection from young designers chosen by Colette. Classic Chanel bags and this season’s bag designs will be originally customised by various artists.  ÉRES [the swimwear brand owned by Chanel] will be included in the mix with pieces from its collection in a palette of black and iridescent hues that will beautifully contrast with Maison MICHEL’s spotted veils. Also waiting to be discovered, or rediscovered, is a selection of books published byÉditions 7L and back issues of Visionaire magazine. ”

STORE SCHEDULE
Tuesday, March 1 : between 4pm and 6pm
Kevin Lyons, designer and illustrator, will be customising bags
Wednesday, March 2 : between 3pm and 6pm
Camellia demonstration by a LEMARIÉ craftsman
Thursday, March 3 : between 4pm and 6pm
The illustrator Soledad will be customising bags
Friday, March 4 : from 5pm
Harpsichord performance by the pianist and composer Maxence Cyrin,
Saturday, March 5 : between 3pm and 6pm
Graffiti artist André will be customising bags
Monday, March 7 : between 4pm and 6pm
Graffiti artist Fafi will be customising bags
Tuesday, March 8 : between 3pm and 6pm
CHANEL nail bar
Wednesday, March 9 : between 4pm and 6pm
SO-ME, graphic artist and illustrator, will be customising bags
Thursday, March 10 : between 3pm and 6pm
CHANEL nail bar

Where : 336-340 rue Saint-Honoré

Metro 1 – Tulleries.

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Also not to be missed

YSL Revolution Exhibition – Expo Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

on the revolution of ready-to-wear from March 5th to July 17th.

Where: La Fondation Pierre Berge Paris

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Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent
5, avenue Marceau, 75116 Paris
Tél. +33 (0)1 44 31 64 00

Metro 9 – Alma – Marceau

Espace d’exposition
3, rue Léonce Reynaud, 75116 Paris
Open Tuesdays to Sundays, except Holidays
11AM to 6PM
Up to 9PM on Thursdays.
Tél. +33 (0)1 44 31 64 31

Fee: 7€
Reduced Price : 5€ for students and seniors.

Luis Castañer founded the family run espadrille manufacturing company in Spain in 1927.  According to Net-A-Porter, ” the turning point for the company came in the mid sixties when Yves Saint Laurent featured a pair of high heeled espadrilles in his collection and what was traditionally a country folk shoe became luxury fashion footwear. Today the signature wedges are made from woven straw, rattan and wicker and combined with unusual materials.”

I can tell you from experience that these shoes are like walking on heaven, seriously I should do a ” I can’t believe its wicker” ad , similar to the “I can’t believe its not butter ads. You can see photos of me wearing my Yves Saint Laurent Wedge sandals here.

You can find many of their shoes and espadrilles on Selfridges.com