Yves Saint Laurent has died in Paris. He was 71. We never met him, but god, the shoes…
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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!
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posted by missryanm
Jun 02, 2008 2:12PM
@12:39 try the Bof
http://www.businessoffashion.net/2008/06/breaking-news-y.html
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posted by asylumclothing
Jun 03, 2008 9:08PM
One of the great designers of our time. He will be missed.
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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.