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YSL Oct 08, 2012

The Curious Case of Yves Saint Laurent's Allegedly Stolen, Partially Erotic Sketches

On the heels of a news cycle that saw lukewarm reviews for Hedi Slimane's debut at Saint Laurent — and a very public fight between Slimane and critic Cathy Horyn — comes a controversial story that will likely command attention of a different sort.

by Justin Fenner

On the heels of a news cycle that saw lukewarm reviews for Hedi Slimane's debut at Saint Laurent — and a very public fight between Slimane and critic Cathy Horyn — comes a controversial story that will likely command attention of a different sort. A catalog of some 400 items including sketches, journal pages, and photographs that once belonged to Yves Saint Laurent is at the center of an international legal battle led by Pierre Bergé, who says they were stolen.

The story was reported by WWD on Monday, but its roots date back to the early '90s, when Saint Laurent was in a romantic relationship with his driver, Fabrice Thomas. The relationship lasted about two years, and Thomas acquired the items over this period. After they split, an unnamed German businessman gave Thomas a job. According to a representative for this businessman, Thomas gave his new employer part of the catalog and sold him the rest as a display of gratitude. The businessman now plans to either auction or exhibit the drawings, over 100 of which are erotic in nature. The total collection's worth has been estimated at over $15 million.

Thomas is said to have offered Bergé the opportunity to buy the sketches back, but Saint Laurent's longtime business partner says he is "not willing to pay for something that was stolen," he said. "But I intend to empty every possibility I have to avoid any exhibitions and publication of the sketches."

Bergé is convinced the items were stolen from the Paris apartment he shared with Saint Laurent because of how many items are involved in the case. "Believe me, it would have been impossible for Yves to have given someone 300 sketches. Maybe one or two, but 300? Surely not," Bergé said. "The point is, they were stolen."

Whether he'll be able to get them back remains to be seen. In the meantime, a look at some of the sketches in the catalog here in the gallery.

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fashion week Oct 01, 2012

Saint Laurent Spring 2013

Hedi Slimane's much-anticipated debut collection for Saint Laurent was heavy on '70s rock and roll glamour, tinged with a little bit of darkness.

by Justin Fenner

Hedi Slimane's much-anticipated debut collection for Saint Laurent was heavy on '70s rock and roll glamour, tinged with a little bit of darkness. Or, to be more accurate, a lot of darkness: most of the clothes the house's new creative director sent down the runway were black. And while the show contained veiled references to Yves Saint Laurent's work (a strong-shouldered take on Le Smoking, for example, was the first thing to come down the runway, and there were lots of tiered, sheer lace dresses, wide-brimmed hats, and even allusions to the safari-style clothing the founder called Saharienne), by and large, this collection was an exercise in Slimane doing things his way.

Take for example the slim tailored suiting and skinny trousers, hallmarks of Slimane's days designing menswear for Dior and Yves Saint Laurent. Then there were the references to his adopted home in California and its music scene. In suede fringe jackets, loopy bow ties, and generous fur coats, some of the models looked like they'd just performed at a concert and were getting back into their limos, ready to be whisked back to their hotels.

Speaking of concerts, the show was held in a darkened room and opened with the lights turning up — much the same way musicians are revealed on stage. And after a selection of the solid black looks, Slimane closed the show with sleek evening gowns in pale blue, red, teal, and a variety of other colors. It was, literally and figuratively, a bright way to end Slimane's first show for the brand.

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fashion week Oct 01, 2012

Saint Laurent Spring 2013

As one of the most anticipated shows of the season — with a modified name, restructured logo, and, oh yeah, designer Hedi Slimane at the helm — it would be fair to say that Saint Laurent Spring '13 had some high expectations to live up to.

by Marisa Tom

As one of the most anticipated shows of the season — with a modified name, restructured logo, and, oh yeah, designer Hedi Slimane at the helm — it would be fair to say that Saint Laurent Spring '13 had some high expectations to live up to. Of course, it took all of half a second for us to remember why we've held Slimane in such high esteem since his days at Dior Homme. The proof was in his careful crafting and reverence to the label's legendary silhouettes, as much as it could be seen in his interpretation of Parisian-chic through an LA rock 'n' roll lens. The colorful evening caftan gowns were accented with long tassled necklaces and flowy capes, ultratailored silhouettes (we're taking superslim-cut trousers paired with and blazers) took on a more bohemian vibe via wide-brimmed floppy fedoras and loosely adorned bows, and the recognizable safari-chic dresses from seasons past came complete with sexy lace-up fronts and were finished with touches of Western-inspired fringe. From start to finish, there was an overwhelming sense of "cool" that couldn't be shaken — nor would you want to shake it — and while this debut collection from Slimane didn't override older notions of the iconic brand entirely, it certainly took aspects of Saint Laurent's past in a new, youthful direction.

Trends: Slimmer-than-slim silhouettes, dramatic large floppy hats, embellishments of every kind (fringe, studs, sheer panels, tassels, bows, etc.), the caftan, and tailored blazers.
Colors: Black, white, tan, brown, taupe, merlot red, and metallic gold — with a parade of red, blue, and purple at the show's end.
Key Piece: The caftan-meets-ruffled color evening gowns — especially in that deep burgundy hue.
Accessories: The essential platform pump, wide-brimmed hats, long tasseled necklaces, and floor-skimming capes.
Who Should Wear It: Front-row attendees Kate Moss and Jessica Chastain will definitely do the collection justice. Moreover, we think Slimane's newly installed brand of bohemian cool has Nicole Richie and Rachel Zoe written all over it.

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Celebrity Style Sep 13, 2012

Diane Kruger Shows a Chic New Way to Wear Your Denim Vest

Diane Kruger was spotted on the streets of Toronto looking cool as ever in a lightwash Levi's denim vest, which she threw on over a knee-length striped dress.

by Melody Nazarian

Diane Kruger was spotted on the streets of Toronto looking cool as ever in a lightwash Levi's denim vest, which she threw on over a knee-length striped dress. Her accessories — floppy hat, these metal Yves Saint Laurent cat-eye sunglasses ($300), a black chain bag, pinky ring, and gray suede lace-up booties — upped her casual-chic look majorly. To get Diane's look for your next city stroll, wear your denim vest with a striped dress, then accessorize with a floppy hat, vintage shades, and booties. Shop similar pieces below to get Diane's latest look.

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Hedi Slimane's First Ad For Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Sep 10, 2012

Hedi Slimane's First YSL Ad Is Here

Judging by this just-released Saint Laurent ad — the first to be photographed by Hedi Slimane in his new role as creative director — we may be in for one wild rock 'n' roll ride on Oct.

by Christina Perez

Judging by this just-released Saint Laurent ad — the first to be photographed by Hedi Slimane in his new role as creative director — we may be in for one wild rock 'n' roll ride on Oct. 1, when he debuts his first runway collection for the brand. The ad, which is just the first of 15 campaign images, appears in this month's issue of Vogue Hommes Japan and features a black and white image of tattooed rocker Christopher Owens reclining on a velvet pillow. His shirtless torso, bare arms, and long mane of hair are facing the camera, and on the opposite page, in black typeface on a solid white background, is the new Saint Laurent Paris logo.

YSL Sep 05, 2012

Christian Louboutin Wins Trademark Protection For Red Soles

Christian Louboutin received a reason to celebrate today when a New York federal court of appeals judge ruled that the red sole on his iconic shoes should be given trademark protection after all.

by Justin Fenner

Christian Louboutin received a reason to celebrate today when a New York federal court of appeals judge ruled that the red sole on his iconic shoes should be given trademark protection after all.

Now, except in the case of shoes that are red all over, Louboutin will be able to defend itself against shoemakers who copy its red soles. Armed with the new protection, Louboutin's lawyers will next square off against attorneys for Yves Saint Laurent. The parties have been engaged in a legal battle concerning a pair of red-soled YSL pumps for over a year.

Louboutin asked a New York court to prevent YSL from selling its own all-red, red-soled shoes last April. YSL pushed back in court papers, arguing that Louboutin's trademark on red soles, which it has held since 2008, should never have been granted in the first place. The judge agreed and asked Louboutin to prove it deserved the trademark.

Today's decision will undoubtedly vindicate Louboutin himself, whose lawyers have said he was ready to "fight like hell to the end." Late last month, the designer referred to the case as being "very much a double standard."

Photo via Christian Louboutin.

Celebrity Style Aug 31, 2012

Steal the Spotlight in This Week's Most Spectacular Celebrity Styles

Welcome to Friday, the end of the week, the beginning of the weekend, and, most importantly, the magical day where we reveal CelebStyle's top stars of the week.

by Mandi Villa

Welcome to Friday, the end of the week, the beginning of the weekend, and, most importantly, the magical day where we reveal CelebStyle's top stars of the week. Our winners really turned it out this week from mixed-print masterpieces to fresh updates on classic color combos to Western-inspired ensembles we are totally coveting. Diane Kruger fused stripes, florals, and polka dots in Paris, Selita Ebanks accented her streamlined NYC look with snakeskin pumps and a neon green Marc by Marc Jacobs clutch, while Camila Alves went Western in a purple floral-accent dress and embroidered Mexicana cowboy boots. And let's not forget Kim Kardashian, Anne Hathaway, Portia de Rossi, Jessica Alba, and Michelle Williams, who donned spectacular styles of their own. Take a much-deserved break for your busy Friday to get a closer look at our trendsetting standouts, then shop their looks for yourself.

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Louis Vuitton Aug 31, 2012

All the Fall 2012 Ad Campaigns

Fall 2012 ad campaigns have arrived, and with them comes a stunning array of visuals from some of our favorite fashion houses.

by Christina Perez

Fall 2012 ad campaigns have arrived, and with them comes a stunning array of visuals from some of our favorite fashion houses. Among the standouts: a whimsical Where the Wild Things Are-themed Mulberry shoot featuring Lindsey Wixson; a bewitching segment by Marc Jacobs featuring Magda Laguinge, Marie Piovesan, Marte Mei Van Haaster, Ros Georgiou, and Tati Cotliar in ghastly makeup; and a futuristic spread from Givenchy featuring Saskia de Brauw and styled by Carine Roitfeld. Also in the mix and of note: Chloe Sevigny's reprised role as the face of Miu Miu. All those — plus more to come as they arrive — in the slideshow.

7 For All Mankind

Akris

Alberta Ferretti

Alexander McQueen

Alexander Wang

A.P.C.

AX Armani Exchange

Balenciaga

Bally

Balmain

Barneys New York

BCBG Max Azria

Belstaff

Bottega Veneta

Brian Atwood

Bulgari

Burberry

Burberry Black Label

Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein Jeans

Calvin Klein Underwear

Calvin Klein White Label

Carolina Herrera

Carven

Céline

Chanel

Chloé

Costume National

David Yurman

Diane von Furstenberg

Diesel

DKNY

Dolce & Gabbana

Donna Karan

Dsquared2

Edun

Eleven Paris

Elie Saab

Emilio Pucci

Emporio Armani

Escada

Etro

Fendi

Ferragamo

Giorgio Armani

Giuseppe Zanotti

Givenchy

G-Star Raw

Gucci

Gucci Forever Now

Hermés

Hugo by Hugo Boss

Hugo Boss Orange

ICB

Isabel Marant

Jason Wu

Jean Paul Gaultier

Jil Sander Navy

Jill Stuart

Jimmy Choo

J. Mendel

Juicy Couture

Just Cavalli

Karl by Karl Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld

Kenzo

Kurt Geiger

Lacoste

Lanvin

Leon Max

Liu Jo

Loewe

Longchamp

Louis Vuitton

Maiyet

Maje

Mango

Marella

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs

Massimo Dutti

Mauro Grifoni

Max Mara

Max Mara Studio

McQ

Michael Kors

Miss Dior

Missoni

Miu Miu

Moncler

Moschino

Mulberry

Net-A-Porter

Nicole Miller

Nina Ricci

Oscar de la Renta

Pablo

Paul & Joe

Pour La Victoire

Prada

Pringle of Scotland

Proenza Schouler

Rag & Bone

Ralph Lauren

Rebecca Minkoff

Reed Krackoff

Roberto Cavalli

Sonia Rykiel

Sportmax

Stefanel

Stella McCartney

Theyskens' Theory

Tom Ford

Tommy Hilfiger

Topshop

Tru Trussardi

Trussardi Jeans

UU Uniqlo Undercover

Valentino

Vera Wang

Versace

Versace Jeans

Vivienne Westwood

Y-3

Yves Saint Laurent

Zara

Zara TRF

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Link Time Aug 30, 2012

Vogue UK's Redesign, Hedi Slimane's LA Life, and Jil Sander's Paper Bag

Those stories and more in today's news roundup.

by Justin Fenner

Those stories and more in today's news roundup.

Chloe Sevigny covers the September issue of XOXO magazine in a photograph taken by Casey Spooner. [Design Scene]
A quick jaunt to British Vogue's new website reveals an updated design with a strong emphasis on large photos and text. "The redesigned site offers the user an experience which is closer to that of the print magazine, whilst continuing to capitalise on the timeliness, newsworthiness and excitement of the web," said the magazine's editor in chief Alexandra Shulman. [Vogue UK]
Yves Saint Laurent creative director Hedi Slimane is living the good life in Los Angeles. The designer occupies a "'60s Modern house in Beverly Hills and tools around town in a vintage 1980s black Rolls-Royce." [Vanity Fair]
A $293 paper bag featured in Jil Sander's Fall 2012 men's collection not only made its way into stores, but it's also now completely sold out. [LN-CC]
Anna Wintour reportedly approached Ann Romney for a profile in Vogue earlier this year, but the potential first lady declined the offer. [The New Republic]
Reformation will open a sustainably designed flagship store in New York City's SoHo neighborhood on Sept. 5 to join its other shop on the Lower East Side. [Fashionologie Inbox]
Style.com has finally asked the question the industry has been dying to get answered: "Is lesbian chic here to stay?" [The Cut]

Celebrity Style Aug 27, 2012

Kim Kardashian's Chic Church Matchup: Black Dress and White Blazer

On Sunday, Kim Kardashian visited church in Thousand Oaks looking chic in black and white.

by Melody Nazarian

On Sunday, Kim Kardashian visited church in Thousand Oaks looking chic in black and white. She wore a black flared dress and threw a crisp white oversized blazer over her shoulders. Black caged Yves Saint Laurent booties, a black leather belt, and white nail polish completed Kim's latest style. Whether or not you go to church, mimic Kim's sophisticated color combo by matching a little black dress with a white blazer or vice versa. Shop similar pieces below to get started.

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