Fashion History 101: YSL: LOVE

The Meaning of Love: YSL

There is something that is so uncomplicated about YSL's tributes to other artists. Each instance is a simple dedication, a nod of thanks and reverence.

To Piet Mondrian, a simple shift, a handshake of influence and inspiration. He taught us simplicity and the form is brought down to the simplest of shapes: two lines. But the feminine body is not reduced, it is outlined.

To Aragon and the surrealists, draping velvet and luscious colour like long kisses. They pulled apart everyday life and made it indistinguishable from our dreams, and the contours of the silhouette are likewise stretched to become something curiously recognizable. The symbolic order of the feminine body is reconstructed from patient mothering hour glass to an exaggerated matador.

Street Style Example #1

My friend Kate is always reminding me that gray is a colour. Whatever, it looks good regardless.

Street Style 101: Personal Style

Personal style.
This course will focus on just that. What is style? How does one achieve style? Can I see some examples? You sure can. Let me start off by saying that just like not everyone can be a doctor, not everyone can have style. Some people are just naturally stylish that is just the way it goes. Don't let this discourage you, accept it and keep interning at St. Michaels (stylish people get sick too). Obtaining this title does not require money, just a creative imagination and a spoonful of confidence. We will provide you with examples to analyze and take inspiration from. By the end of this term you too may grace the pages of this ever-so-stylish blog.
FYI: modesty is so last year.