posted by guest

Nov 03, 2008 4:27PM

Amen

posted by guest

Nov 03, 2008 5:33PM

woah...i was thinking the same thing.

posted by guest

Nov 03, 2008 5:42PM

my boss went to the press presentation, and today when i asked him about pierre bergè all excited he was like "who?" and i explained. and he goes "oh, i don't care about him, i was even introduced to him but i didn't give a damn, it's not like he's ysl himself. i was there for the clothes"

WHAAATTTTTT

posted by guest

Nov 03, 2008 6:01PM

It is unfair and a waste of time to try and even compare the fashion industry of the past with what exists today. Apples and oranges.

posted by guest

Nov 03, 2008 11:16PM

Agreed, times change and clothing changes its so pessimistic to see the clothes of yesteryear's as the only great ones. There would be no fashion today.

posted by xnoelle25

Nov 04, 2008 12:14AM

He was there?
I was there.
Can't believe I missed him!
But Hamish was so nice!

Anyway, I definitely agree with what he's saying. It really is horrible, but it is true that times change. It's just sad to think that a lot of it is going in the direction of cheap, fast fashion. Where's the glamor and the fantasy of yesteryear? Most of the people I know wouldn't even care less about Yves Saint Laurent or the impact he had on just about everyone. Most people I know would be much more interested in LC's nail polish or what's on sale at Forever 21.

But then, maybe it's just my friends or my location.

posted by guest

Nov 04, 2008 12:32AM

I think everything needs to be tempered with a touch of realism..these are just realistic times. http://www.bettyconfidential.com/ar/h/a/a02581.html

posted by Charlotte

Nov 04, 2008 9:49AM

Banana Republic, to me has the sweaters, dresses, shoes, jewelry, blouses, pants, everything that looks like you would find it at Barneys... seriously. If you go online or in their store you will know what I'm talking about, everything is amazing. And it's not that expensive at all (certainly not as much as Barneys). And another thing.. it's amazing quality!

Sometimes H&M has okay stuff, but it falls apart after a while, and doesn't even look like good quality. BR looks, feels and is good quality.

posted by guest

Nov 04, 2008 10:16AM

BR uses nice textiles but really needs to work on the cut. I check out their business wear and the shirts and sweaters and jackets are always boxy.

posted by guest

Nov 04, 2008 12:00PM

ouch. Yves would be turning in his grave! well no, actually, his ashes have probably been blown to some far-reaching corner of Kenya by now. and there'll be rolling there i guess.
also, i hope fakekarl comments on this.