Yves Saint Laurent has died in Paris. He was 71. We never met him, but god, the shoes...
Breaking: YSL Dies
Jun 01, 2008 @ 7:31pm
posted by guest
Jun 01, 2008 8:00PM
The world has lost one if its most gifted and unique souls. -Rebecca Suhrawardi Austin
posted by guest
Jun 01, 2008 8:19PM
Oh dear... I saw this as I opened the news. Quite Shocking.
RIP YSL
posted by guest
Jun 01, 2008 8:47PM
even though we are surrounded by drugs and cigarettes DONT DO EITHER.
we should learn from his mistakes, karls and donatella. our industry maybe lots of fun but it has its UGLY side if u dont have ur head together.
DRUGS ARE BAD.
posted by PJH
Jun 01, 2008 11:52PM
This saddens me so much, and I feel the same way you guys do. So many people knew him; we were totally honored to share time space with him. I am remembering Catherine Deneuve and a picture I saw of her once in the early 2000s. She had the YSL logo painted onto her nails. I am remembering being so excited to have taped 5 Avenue Marceau 75116 Paris off the Sundance channel, being able to watch it while the world still has VCRs. I am thinking about the white suit he designed and would later be the suit Tina Turner escaped from Ike in. I am remembering an interview Anna Wintour gave Charlie Rose about a feud Yves and she were going through. The funeral will be no doubt be huge, the effect of his departure from this world, even bigger.
posted by guest
Jun 01, 2008 11:54PM
There was before YSL and there is after YSL.
So weird... just went to the museum last friday here in Montreal to see an exhibition about his work...felt so good being a woman after seeing all the dresses and the beautiful creations he made!
YSL forever
xoxo
posted by guest
Jun 01, 2008 11:57PM
Goodbye, Yves! I'll miss you.
His peak was in the 60's and 70's which was even before my time. I missed something really important.
I remember his acceptance of models of color before it was even thought of. His safari jackets which I still want. This gold lame skirt that Paloma Picasso wore that I'm still jealous of.
He was amazing. Thank you for everything, Yves.
posted by guest
Jun 02, 2008 4:33AM
i agree with you on the drug part...we should learn from him and the other.
no one can ever do what he did.
posted by guest
Jun 02, 2008 5:40AM
the shoes???that is certainly something to remember him for..but really was that the only comment that hit you when you heard aboout his death??what about the colors?the safari look? the feminine tuxedo and mmany more..?I thing he was one of the greatest FASHION designers not shoe makers...
posted by guest
Jun 02, 2008 6:15AM
guest 8:47PM
what the fuck are you talking about? he was old and sick, thats what old and sick people do, they die.
posted by candysweet21
Jun 02, 2008 8:50AM
he was sick because he suffered from long-term depression and drug and alcohol problems.
The fashion world has lost a legend. He will be missed but not forgotten.
posted by cassie
Jun 02, 2008 9:13AM
I highly recommend The Beautiful Fall by Alicia Drake. The book gives a good look inside his life.
posted by guest
Jun 02, 2008 9:19AM
5:40AM aren't the shoes thanks to stefano pilati now anyway?
very sad...he will be missed :(
posted by guest
Jun 02, 2008 10:42AM
"the shoes?"
rather a trite tribute for a designer who accomplished so much in fashion.
posted by guest
Jun 02, 2008 11:25AM
to my mind the style of this seems to be a little bit indecent. someone died and you are talking about shoes...????
posted by guest
Jun 02, 2008 11:33AM
I heard this on the news and they were like "yeah, he was preety damn famous" (okay, they weren't the exact words, but w/e) and I was almost screaming at the radio because they didnt even MENTION le smoking!!!!!!!!
posted by guest
Jun 02, 2008 11:44AM
I'm fortunate to own one of his jackets from the 1980s, bought at a second hand shop in Paris a couple of years ago. The quality and style are amazing, quietly screaming "I am designer!" The man was a genius, and it was only reading one of the many epitaphs that I began to realise just how many things he has contributed to modern fashion - the trouser suit, the safari jacket, sheer blouses . . . . and of course, he has helped other designers, my Tom Ford/YSL dress is treasured too. I have to say I don't get the drink and drugs comments either - living to be 71 is pretty good, regardless of drinking/drug habits. There are many people who lead healthy lives who die far sooner. The man was an artist and a genius. I'm off to hunt for some more of his designs when I'm next in Paris.
posted by guest
Jun 02, 2008 12:39PM
I am surprised that when a true fashion legend dies that all this blog has to say is "We never met him, but god the shoes..." Your reports on The Hills and Lindsay Lohan are a million times longer, and you tell me which story is more deserving of a little research and attention!
posted by missryanm
Jun 02, 2008 2:12PM
@12:39 try the Bof
http://www.businessoffashion.net/2008/06/breaking-news-y.html
posted by guest
Jun 02, 2008 3:02PM
5:40 am...exactly!
the shoes? that's all you have to say about the man who made such an indelible mark on the 20th century? sometimes you guys are so simple minded its almost offensive.
posted by nida89
Jun 02, 2008 3:36PM
you guys... I nearly cried when I found out last night. He's such an iconic designer. I just can't help thinking that Valentino's retired and Karl is getting older. It's sooo sad!!
posted by guest
Jun 02, 2008 4:55PM
This is all the coverage you guys do for the tragic death of a fashion icon and muse? He deserved more than that, for a website that is usually a lot more passionate about the industry and the talented faces behind it.
posted by Fassion
Jun 02, 2008 5:38PM
His fabulessness will live on forever! R.I.P. Yves Saint Laurent
posted by guest
Jun 02, 2008 9:08PM
this is so sad. the age of the greats is dying...
Karl is also 71..........yikes
posted by guest
Jun 03, 2008 3:24AM
I don't think just saying 'the shoes' is offensive at all. It's a way of saying that there are no words, but the only way the loss can be expressed is to comment on the more iconic and affordable pieces created in his name, i.e. 'the shoes'.
posted by asylumclothing
Jun 03, 2008 9:08PM
One of the great designers of our time. He will be missed.
posted by LeMagnifique
Jun 05, 2008 6:51PM
Funerals were in Paris a few hours ago.
Karl Lagerfeld was 'away on business' and didn't make it...
posted by legendaryy
Jun 01, 2008 7:51PM
oooh.
he shall be missed.