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Tuesday June 21st, 2011

Our 20 Favorite Images from the Self Service Online Archives
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Our 20 Favorite Images from the Self Service Online Archives

Yesterday, Self Service, the hit French fashion magazine with an insider tilt, relaunched its website with full archives. The goal was to create a database of everyone that’s ever been in Self Service. It’s like an online encyclopedia filled with people who are really, really important in the fashion industry. (Seriously, there’s an index.)

Now you know I love a good online archive, so I spent yesterday afternoon scouring Self Service‘s to bring you the most iconic, weirdest, and captivating photos from the book’s 16 year history. While my computer’s hard drive is now 25% covered in images of Hannelore Knuts, I’ve managed to pull out 20 photos that are particularly noteworthy.

But don’t rely on me entirely. After checking out my edit, go to Self Service’s new site and find out for yourself.

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Friday June 3rd, 2011

Tom Ford on Why He No Longer Works For Money and Why Yves Saint Laurent Hated His Guts

Tom Ford on Why He No Longer Works For Money and Why Yves Saint Laurent Hated His Guts

Annoyed with Tom Ford lately? You’ll be in love yet again after taking in this brief CNN interview. He talks about the reason he moved to Europe initially–”I wanted to be marketable globally”–and why Yves Saint Laurent wasn’t a fan of Ford designing YSL: “When I started to get great press and the business became successful, Yves became quite hostile.”

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Tuesday April 5th, 2011

Fashion News Roundup: Gisele Likes to Drop “F” Bombs, CFDA’s Auction for Japan, and Anne Vyalitsyna’s Children’s Book
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Gisele Likes to Drop “F” Bombs, CFDA’s Auction for Japan, and Anne Vyalitsyna’s Children’s Book

Victoria’s Secret Angel Wing Maker Says Gisele is Difficult: Brooklyn costume designer Ted Southern says that Heidi Klum is the easiest model to work with while Gisele is “always screaming, ‘What the f–k is this?’” {New York Post}

Mugler’s Digital Future:New creative director Nicola Formichetti says that he was hired to bring Mugler into “the new decade.” During the live-stream of Formichetti’s first show for the brand, Mugler’s Facebook page got 3.2 million page views and was the number one trending topic on Twitter worldwide. {WWD, subscription required}

Astrologers Predict John Galliano’s Replacement at Dior:Style.com enlisted horoscope experts to examine the signs of those who have been rumored to be taking over the French house. The stars seem to be aligning for Haider Ackermann, who as an Aries, apparently has a “significant fate” awaiting him. {Style.com}

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Thursday October 7th, 2010

Rumor Mill: Stefano Pilati is Out at YSL?

Rumor Mill: Stefano Pilati is Out at YSL?

Rumors swirl season upon season that Stefano Pilati is done at Yves Saint Laurent. Pilati replaced Tom Ford in the mid-aughts, and while some of his collections have been lauded, others have been slammed. What’s more, Pilati is known for being a pain-in-the-rear. He’s a party boy, and he doesn’t like playing nice.

Now the New York Post, via Fashion Wire Daily, reports that Spring 2011 might really, truly, be the end of the road for Pilati. But the collection was undeniably strong. And the shoes will certainly be a best-seller. So we think he still has more time.

However, if Pilati is leaving, who will succeed him?

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Saturday July 24th, 2010

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Tuesday July 6th, 2010

Fashion News Roundup: Daria for YSL, Kate for Isabel Marant and Plastic Balenciaga
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Daria for YSL, Kate for Isabel Marant and Plastic Balenciaga

Which came first Daria or the necklace?: YSL’s Fall 2010 campaign was just released. Stefano Pilati seems to have styled Daria after the necklace she’s wearing at the Hôtel de Clermont-Tonnerre. {YSL}

I am a plastic bag:
The celebrity-beloved Balenciaga Motorcycle bag has been knocked off for ages (we may have had one in high school). But now, this Japanese company is producing a plastic version in neon colors with weird bobbles, covered in drawings of Karl Lagerfeld, birds and Vogue logos. Will this be 2010′s version of those jelly Hermes knock-offs from 10 years ago? {Nylon}

Kate Moss for Isabel Marant:
A first look at Isabel Marant’s Fall 2010 campaign featuring the one and only…{Fashion Gone Rogue}

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Friday June 25th, 2010

Tuesday June 8th, 2010

Legendary Vintage Fashion Auctioneer Kerry Taylor on Madame Grès, Princess Di, and Why She Won’t Loan Out Dresses
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Legendary Vintage Fashion Auctioneer Kerry Taylor on Madame Grès, Princess Di, and Why She Won’t Loan Out Dresses

Ever wonder where great vintage comes from? In some cases, it surfaces at auctions, where dealers can acquire trunk loads of frayed 1930s chiffon dresses for pennies against the final retail price.

But there’s another side to clothing auctions, one in which London-based fashion auctioneer Kerry Taylor specializes—museum-quality vintage and haute couture.

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Tuesday June 1st, 2010

Thursday May 27th, 2010

Tuesday May 18th, 2010

YSL to Show Its Cruise Collection in New York

YSL to Show Its Cruise Collection in New York

We received an unexpected Save the Date yesterday. What for? Yves Saint Laurent‘s cruise collection, set to debut June 3 in New York City at the Consulate General of France. After Chanel’s trip to St. Tropez and Dior’s visit to Shanghai, it’s no surprise Stefano Pilati and co. have chosen an alternative location, even if Read more →

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Published at 10:00 AM