Yves Saint Laurent Paris?

So yesterday..

I read an article about the new YSL logo. But did you guys know that’s not the only thing on the "to change list"?

Come fall, Yves Saint Laurent will do away with the most unpronounceable part of their name, droping Yves for the ready-to-wear collection and renaming itself Saint Laurent Paris.

Under the new directorship of Hedi Slimane Yves Saint Laurent will be put through various adjustments.

And although the famous signature will remain unaltered on handbags, lipsticks and shoes, there is no certainty that it will continue to be used as widely.

I personally don’t think this is the best idea, I mean, change is definitely good, but if Cassandre’s creation is the distinctive symbol of the house, why removing it? Maybe enhacing it, but just washing it away? Don’t know about that. .

But well, maybe you want to change the logo, but the name?

What do you think? Is this a yay or nay for our dear Hedi?

What would Saint Laurent think about this?

Share your thoughts down there!

History fact: The very first collection, Ligme Trapéze, from 1960, became an instant success. The image and logo of the house ( an anagram with the YSL initials) were delivered to the french graphic designer Cassandre in 1961 and were still used, until now.

Kisses, 

Bibi

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El día de ayer..

Leí un artículo sobre el cambio de logo de YSL, pero sabían que eso no es lo único que pretenden cambiar? 

A inicios de otoño, Yves Saint Laurent se olvidará de la parte más difícil de pronunciar de su nombre, dejando “Yves” atrás para su colección ready-to-wear y se re-nombrará como Saint Laurent Paris. 

Debajo las direcciones de Hedi Slimane, Yves Saint Laurent se someterá a distintos cambios, y a pesar de que la famosa firma permanecerá en bolsos, labiales y zapatos, no tenemos la certeza de que se seguirá utilizando como antes. 

Personalmente, no creo que esta sea la mejor idea, digo, el cambio definitivamente es bueno, pero si el famoso diseño de Cassandre es el símbolo distintivo de la casa, porque quitarlo? 

Y luego, esta bien, cambian el logo, pero el nombre? 

Ustedes que piensan? 

Que pensaría Saint Laurent o incluso Cassandre sobre esto? 

Comenten y compartan! 

Dato Curioso: La primera colección, Ligne Trapéze, de 1960, se convirtió en un éxito instantáneo. La imagen y el logotipo de la empresa (un anagrama con las iniciales YSL superpuestas) se encargaron al diseñador gráfico francés Cassandre en 1961, y siguen en uso hoy en día, hasta ahora.

Besos,

 Bibi

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Baroque Style

Hi There! This is Bibian! 

Today I wanted to talk about the splendid trend of wearing baroque patterns. Because since I started interesting in fashion I’ve always been amazed by this kind of prints. I think it is beautiful the way the designers use this artistic style to capture their creativity and make it into something beautiful. Think gilded details, rich velvets and Renaissance-inspired prints. 

The use of exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur leaves me impacted. 

I’ve always been amazed by the usage of this technique in antique sculpture, painting, architecture, literature, dance, and music, but now that designers like Alexander McQueen, Oscar de la Renta and Donatella Versace employ this molds in to a trend-setter unique style, I am even more astonished. 

The opulence and pulchritude of this dressing is something that can’t be unnoticed. 

History fact: This striking style started around 1600 in Rome, Italy and spread to most of Europe.

Kind regards,


Bibi.

Versace Cardigan, Dolce & Gabanna shoulder bag, Bailey 44 Satiricon Dress, Alice by Temperley Maxidress and Alexander McQueen Patterned knitted dress

Sources: 1, 2, 3