Yves Saint Laurent Pre-Fall 2012

Great things are always expected from Yves Saint Laurent, and per the usual, they have delivered in their pre-fall collection.

Designed by Stefano Pilati, the collection features a few things that YSL fans are used to seeing from the fashion powerhouse: leather and leopard. Tailored with elements of menswear, the collection features a variation of fabrics, colors, and pieces with dramatic character.

The ready-to-wear line offers the consumer a legitimate reason to pull looks directly from the lookbook and wear them from head to toe. Items featured in the pre-fall line include a number of coats (fur, trench, and evening) that have been garnering much attention, a pair of over-the-knee leopard-print boots with gold toe caps, and several relaunched items from past collections. A jumpsuit from spring 2011 makes a return, and when paired with a bow-neck blouse or a blazer, the look is complete for more than just evening wear.

New or old, the pieces in this pre-fall collection are beautiful, and they almost make you want to skip the warmer months ahead. Almost.

Text: Quamé A. Hamlin 
Image Yves Saint Laurent 
Source Vogue

YSL Tuxedo Mani

Be fierce with a couture-inspired manicure, courtesy of Yves Saint Laurent. Introducing the "Tuxedo Manicure" — matte black nail beds with black, glossy tips. Perfect for a night out and chic for everyday wear, this is the ultimate nail statement, and the much needed replacement for the overdone "shatter" trend. This monochromatic look is inspired by the luxurious combination of black silk on black wool (a.k.a. the YSL tuxedo), and we have to say that we're DYING to give our nails this treatment.

Visit Neiman Marcus in-store or online to purchase the noir duo, priced at $30 each, and amp up the luxury factor by decking out your hands with gold accessories.


Text Lauryn Stone
Sources YSL Beauty, Neiman Marcus

Look Smoking Hot With YSL Cigarettes

"Mind if I Smoke?" "Care if I die?"- Well, the Yves Saint Laurent fashion house certainly doesn't as they have redesigned their line of cigarettes this year and are launching major marketing campaigns all over Asia and Russia.

Originally started in the late 80's, the cigarettes were created so that women would always have a "fashionable" choice when lighting up. The box, inspired by the "Le Smoking Jacket" is sleek and sophisticated with a black and gold exterior. While the box is no doubt appealing and the thought of smoking one of these fashion forward lights in a fabulous gown may seem oddly chic, it's hard not to wonder why they are bringing back such an "anti-green" product the same year they are promoting their eco-conscious efforts in manufacturing.

Whatever their intentions may be, the cigarettes are no doubt fabulous but hopefully they won't inspire too many people to pick up a bad habit.

Text Lauryn Stone

Source(s): Refinery29.com

YSL Sale. Any Takers?

We’re not talking about the clothing line. We’re speaking of the man himself. Or at least all of his belongings. When Yves Saint Laurent passed away last year, he left us safari wear, expertly tailored pant suits, and a magnificent legacy of haute couture at its grandest. With all his contributions to fashion design, it is easy to forget his other great passion—art and antiques. And with his Parisian apartment’s beloved treasures for sale this week at Christies, Laurent’s Picassos, Légers, Ingres, Mondrians and Goyas found homes for reportedly $262 million—and that was just the first day of bidding. So much for the recession. Apparently, Mr. Laurent can’t escape being over-the-top fabulous even after death. What’s more is that all the proceeds will be very generously donated to foundations that support AIDS research and prevention. To view the New York Times slide show of his amazing abode, click here.