Yves Saint Laurent – F/W 2011
Although rumors of his impending demise (a hanging guillotine, as a recent New York Times article so aptly put it) have been swirling around for the past few seasons, Stefano Pilati seems to be thriving under the pressure, delivering one of his best collections for Yves Saint Laurent last spring and continuing his winning streak into fall.
For inspiration, he had to look no further than the house’s rich archives for a fail-proof formula, particularly the 60s into the early 70s, Yves’ heyday.
The collection started out with kicky skirts paired with egg-shaped jackets and worked into dropped-waist coatdressess. While black-and-white checks and heavy gold chains gave the girlish silhouettes a grown-up polish, patent leather moto vets lent a touch of youthful rebellion. The collection had a little bit of everything – something old, something new and all quite wearable.
Color: Black and white / Yves Klein blue
Key Items: Dropped-waist coatdress / Keyhole blouse / A-line wrap skirt / Cropped trousers / Kick-pleat skirt / Fur shrug / Structured baseball jacket / Biker vest / Halter jumpsuit / Minimalist cape / Kick-pleat palazzo pants
Print + Pattern: Prince of Wales check / Embellished chain links
Materials: Tweed / Crepe-back satin / Rabbit fur / Patent leather / Organza
Details + Trim: Heavy gold chains / Ostrich feathers / Rhinestones
Accessories + Footwear: Knee-high lace-up boots / Lady loafers / Chain belt / Patent leather gloves / Fur collar
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