1 Jun - Virtual Stylist was very saddened to hear of the passing of the King Of Couture, Mr. Inventor of the Ladies Trouser Suit himself, Yves Saint Laurent. What a better way to honor him in life and death by pulling out a pair of my favorite summer sandals fashioned by the one and only himself! Where would us girls be if it hadn't been for Mr. YSL creating stylishly conceptualized femme monsieur suits & sexy tuxedos. (SIGH) I miss him already, who can forget the trademark glasses and well tailored suits he effortlessly wore. He took the bore out of fashion and made it his own, even running the house of Dior upon the pioneer's sudden demise in 1957 at the ripe age of 21. After suffering a nervous breakdown in 1962, Yves was released from Dior and he and his partner, Pierre Berge started their own fashion house. The rest as they say is history. YSL took the road less traveled when it came to design - and we love him for it. We also love him for "recognizing the real" and being the first designer to use black models in his runway shows - kudos to you Mr. Laurent - may you rest in everlasting peace. YSL himself and model pic compiled from Wikipedia and LA Times. YSL shoes, stylist own.
