tres chic, mon cherie (paying respects to ysl)

derek lam's fall 09 collection in ny was a collection of wearable pieces, pulled together for the mature madame. inspired by the late yves saint laurent's apt. i adore heidi slimane's photos of mr. st.laurents apt, taken this past november. looking at them, you feel as though you are y.s.l in his home.
looking at all the familiar objects you see everyday, but, this is your last time being so close to all the objects you know so well, because you will pass on. all of these objects and pieces of art y.s.l has collected are soon to be auctioned off, no longer familair in his apt, like y.s.l himself.
the furs were beautifully done, dark collars contrasting by a lighter bodice jackets- like the contrasting white and black spots of ysl's dog's fur. the draping of jersey and chiffon dirt colored drsses, and skirts, is remniscient of halston's work in the 70's- look at the white glamorous dress and fur ( ysl, also, was at the height of his career in the 70's, mind you). shimmering golds, like the bronze statues st.laurent dazzled his home with.
i love the collection, it speaks chic, and the styling was practical yet very sexy- the black shoes modernized the classic looks. the clothing takes you to a place where some have lived, and others of us dream about living- a place where us recessionista's long for.





*accessories to take note of:
-the stone colored mid-arm gloves with black fingers
-the fur clutches
-suede on the knee of pants
-grey nail polish
-carpet-looking textiles as dresses
-draping
-shimmer/leathers
ysl r.i.p, derek well done!