Was the late, great Yves Saint Laurent green? His most memorable vintage fashion creations have stood the test of time as witnessed in a show mounted at the Petit Palais Museum in Paris in what is considered the largest collection of the late designers work.
More than 30 years after thrilling women with classics such as safari-inspired trenches and Le Smoking tuxedo suits, his visions remain fresh, irreplaceable and non-disposable (the ultimate description of eco clothing).
YSL’s genius continues to spotlight an innovative approach to maintaining high style with low environmental impact by revisiting their New Vintage Collection.
YSL’s current designer, Stefano Pilati, recently rolled out YSL’s New Vintage Collection II. The latest collection, which consists of 121 limited edition pieces priced lower than the typical ready-to-wear collection, is available at YSL flagship boutiques in Paris, London and New York. The first collection, a surprisingly logical and balanced answer to the green fashion paradox, debuted at Barneys last June and sold out before most of us could get a look at it. As before, the capsule collection is recreated from unused archived fabrics that were fated for “le trash can” and cut into updated version’s of YSL’s classic silhouettes.
Just imagine (sigh) the treasure troves of unused fabrics and patterns in the vaults of Givenchy, Balenciaga, Fiorucci, and Claire McCardell! It seems that in revisiting a brand’s trademark looks, luxury brands and the eco-consumer finally have something in common.