Comments on: Passionate about YSL http://muguetdeparis.com/2008/03/28/passionate-about-ysl/ French Culture and Decorative Arts Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:52:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Jan del Monte http://muguetdeparis.com/2008/03/28/passionate-about-ysl/#comment-32 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:39:18 +0000 http://muguetdeparis.wordpress.com/?p=159#comment-32 Perfect, cigalechanta!

Have you seen the two films about YSL — “Yves Saint Laurent – His Life and Times” and “5, avenue Marceau, 75116 Paris”? I saw them a few years ago in Washington, and I see they are available on Amazon. Hmmm…

]]> By: cigalechanta http://muguetdeparis.com/2008/03/28/passionate-about-ysl/#comment-31 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:57:45 +0000 http://muguetdeparis.wordpress.com/?p=159#comment-31 http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1413/1250050218_9c36a2a45b_o.jpg

]]> By: Jan del Monte http://muguetdeparis.com/2008/03/28/passionate-about-ysl/#comment-29 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:34:00 +0000 http://muguetdeparis.wordpress.com/?p=159#comment-29 Oh, cigalechanta, you are so right! I have only one piece — a fuchsia mohair long jacket (what we used to call a stroller, I think). Some might think I’m silly, but I have a feeling you’ll understand — wearing it to the exhibition just seemed the right thing to do.

And, nomdeplume4jrl, I hate to admit it, but I’m one of those who remember that young kid with the horn-rimmed glasses who came to take Dior’s place. Who would have thought?

]]> By: cigalechanta http://muguetdeparis.com/2008/03/28/passionate-about-ysl/#comment-28 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:47:58 +0000 http://muguetdeparis.wordpress.com/?p=159#comment-28 There will never be another YSL, no matter who takes over his collections. I had several pieces from the 70s bought on sale at a rediculous price. I have one heavy cotton jacket left. Thank you for bringing me back memories. Wonderful article!

]]> By: Jan del Monte http://muguetdeparis.com/2008/03/28/passionate-about-ysl/#comment-25 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:56:09 +0000 http://muguetdeparis.wordpress.com/?p=159#comment-25 Well, it seems I’m not the only one who thinks YSL is a genius. I bought some postcards in the bookstore with sketches for some of his dresses.

]]> By: nomdeplume4jrl http://muguetdeparis.com/2008/03/28/passionate-about-ysl/#comment-24 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:37:03 +0000 http://muguetdeparis.wordpress.com/?p=159#comment-24 Do you realize you have readers who still remember YSL as a new, to be dismissed designer? I remember thinking that no one could be taking over the place in fashion held by Christian Dior, and YSL was certainly too young, too unimportant in the scheme of things, someone to be dismissed! That, of course, was 40-plus years ago!

]]> By: anniemousette http://muguetdeparis.com/2008/03/28/passionate-about-ysl/#comment-23 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:27:47 +0000 http://muguetdeparis.wordpress.com/?p=159#comment-23 I felt as though I was there with you, not at my computer reading about it in the States. And to think that all I’ve thought about recently concerning YSL is pink jackets and a nearby YSL boutique with handbags sporting huge (and “tacky”!) brass YSL initials so that one can let the legally blind that they have a YSL bag! Your take on YSL and this exhibit has pulled me out of this narrow view of mine of late! I need to escape and could even deal with the hot summer in Paris when all the natives have departed for the seashore, as you note that this exhibition will be there through August. And I could avoid the crowds then, too — and walking from a neeaby Metro makes it all so easy. Your photos are wonderful, as usual, and make it all the more real to me. Walking out your door every day must be a truly wonderful experience! Keep walking and reporting; some of us may soon be lucky enough to walk with you, if you let us!

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