Thanks God For Bad Taste. Saint Laurent AW16

Do you ever hate something at first, only to find yourself falling for it a moment later – or, as in this case, a decade down the line? Maybe it’s a matter of getting older, but lately I’ve found myself genuinely appreciating Hedi Slimane’s contribution to fashion. And with Anthony Vaccarello’s departure, I’ve been looking back at his Saint Laurent years with fresh eyes (the same goes for Celine, actually). What struck me most was his final collection for the house, fall-winter 2016. Models descended the staircase of an 18th-century hôtel particulier on Rue de l’Université in complete silence, with only the outfit numbers being called out as each girl appeared – just like in the old haute couture days. READ MY FULL TEXT HERE.

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TOM FORD Thea 105 Crystal-embellished Satin Slingback Pumps



Versace Strapless Diamond Paneled Satin Mini Cocktail Dress



Valentino Feathered Scarf



SAINT LAURENT Coated Lace Midi Skirt



Akris Strapless Horsehair Fringe Bustier Top



SAINT LAURENT Bo Coeur Gold-tone Enamel Earrings



Judith Leiber Couture Slim Slide Crystal-embellished Silver-tone Clutch

Rive Gauche. Saint Laurent Pre-Fall 2025

Anthony Vaccarello‘s pre-fall 2025 collection for Saint Laurent serves as a subtle prelude to the winter fashion show we’ve seen back in March. While the ultra-boxy, exaggerated outerwear silhouettes are absent here, we instead get the first hints of bold, saturated colors (Vaccarello really knows how to use orange) and maxi-length skirts that echoed the show’s finale with their gargantuan volumes. The main theme for this lookbook line-up is the year of 1966, a pivotal moment in Yves Saint Laurent history: the launch of the Rive Gauche ready-to-wear label. The collection couldn’t get more ready-to-wear: Prince of Wales plaid blazers and skirts (Yves’ signature), leather jackets you want to wear (and wear out), boudoir lace slips and fluffy furs. The Left Bank allure is far from dead.

Collage by Edward Kanarecki.
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