SAINT HEDI

I used to post something Hedi Slimane-related probably once a month, but... it's been a year since I last mentioned him on here (I checked). Shame on me, this is not proper die-hard-hedi-fan behaviour. Still, love you long long long time, Hedi. (and please, let this be a gentle reminder his name is STILL Hedi, not Heidi. The times I've seen his name misspelled is ridiculous).
These are some stills from his Diary, he still updates it all the while working hard on that Yves Saint Laurent collection, needless to say I'm overjoyed. I am the first to admit I like his photographic work better than his fashion-work, which doesn't mean I don't think he's talented by the way -he's absolutely brilliant- it's just not so much for me. THAT being said, he's doing some photography for Saint Laurent as well, please, look at them here.


All images by Hedi Slimane

ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY 16

DAY 16 - SCENT

My favourite perfume of the moment: Parisienne by Yves Saint Laurent.
Head Notes: Vinyl - Cranberry - Blackberry
Heart Notes: Damask Rose - Violet
Base Notes: Patchouli - Vetiver - Sandalwood - Musk

YUM.


Picture from Yves Saint Laurent


NOW LISTEN TO THIS - FRIENDLY FIRES//PARIS (AEROPLANE REMIX)

HMM...

Here's the last from Paris fashion week. I'm a bit disappointed by the few 'wow'-moments I've had during this season. Some of the shows I featured aren't really my favourite but I just wanted to share them with you (I couldn't JUST post Lanvin, now could I?).

I hope some of you managed to catch the live streaming of Alexander McQueen's show? Though if you didn't, fear not, click here. Go on, take a look!
OK, the clothes may not be very wearable (the shoes DEFINITELY aren't, and if you ask my honest oppinion, I don't like them) but the prints are some of the most exquisite I've ever seen. The 1st & 3rd dress are actually kind of the same shape but it's really lovely, it has great movement when worn, just look at the video at around 4:22 and you'll know what I mean. Tight on the front and loose on the sides & back, now that's some serious pattern construction!



Phoebe Philo's back, after her exit at Chloé a few years ago, here's her first runway show, for Celine this time. Phoebe on the collection: "I just thought I'd clean it up. Make it strong and powerful—a kind of contemporary minimalism," Fine with me.



Next up, our favourite Dutch designer duo, always up for something crazy, Viktor & Rolf! Their latest venture: cut-away tule. I'm still wondering how they managed to cut a hole through the tule... Oh and Roísín Murphy was performing, she did a great job covering up her pregnant belly with a ginormous pouffy skirt.



Over to Louis Vuitton then. I'm not even going to bother showing you looks of the show because I'm not really getting it. I mean, afro's & clogs & pink furs make for some awkward combinations. Yeah maybe awkward is the only word to describe it. But, but... The bags looked fun, the colour combinations were very OK and the shapes were refreshing (minus the LV monogram, mind you).



And lastly, 2 more, Valentino & YSL. Both weren't that amazing but oh well...



Sorry if I sound a bit too harsh/very un-excited, but is there anyone very satisfied with the new shows? Do share.

HEDI CHEZ YVES

If you hadn't already noticed, I'm a big Hedi Slimane fan. I have his website on speed-dial in my browser (you can't really call it that way since it's an internet browser and not a phone, but you get the point). So Hedi has 2 files where he regularly posts new pictures, one is called 'Hedi Slimane diary' basically his diary in pictures, people he meets, places he visits etc. The other one is called 'Fashion diary' where he posts pictures of editorials he shoots - most recently the Lara Stone editorial for Paris vogue, I posted one picture here:


But also new in his 'Fashion diary' were these pictures he shot at the home of Yves Saint Laurent (along with a few pictures of his good friend Pierre Bergé) and I think these are some of the best Hedi Slimane pictures EVER. Maybe it's just because they remind me of Yves Saint Laurent, you tell me, but I think they're amazing.








ALL PICTURES BY HEDI SLIMANE