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Yves Saint Laurent
`“I have always believed that fashion was not only to make women more beautiful, but also to reassure them, give them confidence.” – Yves Saint Laurent Fashion is a universal subject, a language understood and spoken by many. When we look back over the last 100 years, the change and influence fashion has seen has...
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I have probably gone through more mascaras than I have any other cosmetic product in my make-up bag and I find myself constantly on the hunt for the ‘dream’ mascara that promises longer, thicker and curlier lashes: you name it, I’ve tried it. I’ve had the unpleasant experience of clumpy mascaras, not doing what they say...
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Creative Director Hedi Slimane has announced his departure from Saint Laurent, but after injecting a much needed burst of life and energy into the brand over the past four years, his departure has come as a surprise to the fashion industry. The French fashion house’s press release explains Slimane’s departure and accredits him for the...
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Women, fashion and stories are at the very heart of who we are, and we are passionate about the style stories of exceptional women. We simply love fashion books, and our bookshelves are packed with mesmerising tales of high fashion combined with intimate stories of personal style. In aid of World Book Day, we’re celebrating...
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As Yves Saint Laurent once said, ‘fashions fade but style is eternal’. Keeping this quote heavily in mind as London Fashion Week fast approaches, we know that not every item being showcased on the catwalk will make it to the high street. Where some designs are simply an art form, expressing the current economic feeling, others will...
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Few would have believed in the early Nineties that Kurt Cobain would still be a relevant and influential style icon decades later. Such an impact was made not only with the songs created by the Nirvana front man, but also with his infamous grunge style. Items such as beaten up Converse, distressed denim and plaid...
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Product placement in the cinema has always been a great way for brands to promote their products, but the relationship between Catherine Deneuve and Yves Saint Laurent went beyond the screen; becoming part of her personality as a star and part of the brand as a model. Their long lasting relationship started when they worked...
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‘A tiger doesn’t lose sleep over the opinion of sheep’ From the moment you were born, even though you weren’t aware of it at the time, the first eighteen years of your life had been mapped out for you; primary school followed nursery, secondary school followed primary and before you knew it you were being...
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When MSL got the news that YSL were set to change their name we sat in utter shock; speechless for just a second, before launching into a full on fashionista attack, “How can they do this!?” “What are they thinking!?” The YSL logo is synonymous with the legacy of the brand, as are the interlocking...
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Nostalgia is prevalent across the catwalks this coming season and while many designers have chosen to channel the elegance of the 1940s, another key trend to emerge from the A/W 2011 collections is a return to the 1960s. Disregard any thought of retro paisley prints and frilly necklines however, this season’s take on the swinging...
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