Showing posts with label Yves Saint Laurent. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Yves Saint Laurent. Show all posts

Wednesday, 7 October 2009

Yves Saint Laurent & Valentino

Once again Stefano Pilati has hit the nail on fashion's preened head and has proved why YSL still is one of the most prestigious labels to show in Paris.  A noted trend appeared to be a cinched in waist with a buckled waistbelt that appeared in an array of colours. My favourite look has to be this blue long sleeved shift dress that epitomises a classic YSL look. I particularily like the light grey accessories used to complete the dress - I may take to this colour sooner than summer -I'm thinking winter scarfs?

Using an array of bold colours including greens, blues, pinks black and white (of course), the YSL collection exhuded an edgy sophistication verging on playful. Mini capes showcased alongside shorter than short black hotpants with an overall clean cut feel - with the odd bit of leather thrown in to keep us on our toes.



YSL SPRING / SUMMER 2010




VALENTINO
I have always adored Valentino's designs, and was disapointed when he retired last year. My first thought was who would be his successor and how would they be able to adhere to such crucial elements of design that Valentino seemed so at ease with? The draping on a ball gown, the fierce colours of his collections and the ability to make the wearer of his garments ooze with sudden sex appeal.
Well, what was all the worry for?

Alessandra Facchinetti has upped her game this season and has produced some beautiful creations. Mixing light creams, beiges, browns and pinks the collection holds elements of glamour, sophistication and has a flirtatious aspect with frills a d draping in all the right places.

VALENTINO SPRING/SUMMER 2010




Friday, 20 March 2009

Masculine Tailoring


For my final Fashion Styling project, I am doing a photoshoot on Masculine Tailoring. I have always been inspired by the androgenous look and think that challenging sex roles is always an interesting topic.



My shoot's theme is really analysising the representation of women dressing in Masculine attire.
From the Bloomer's of the 1920s to Yves Saint Laurent's le smoking tuxedo of the 1980s, power dressing for women has impacted the social outlook of femininity.
Thanks to fashion it has risen immensly over the years.
Here are some fantastic androgeonous and masculine looks on women over the years...