There’s been much ado about Saint Laurent Paris by Hedi Slimane. The brand, formerly known as Yves Saint Laurent, or simply as “YSL,” has undergone a major transformation by its new creative director. Gone is the “Yves,” discarded is the aspirational fashion and in is a new logo, grunge leather and Marilyn Manson.
It’s hard to believe that six months ago I was in Paris with my mother covering shows like Chanel, Elie Saab and Balmain. While Paris Fashion Week has been around for quite some time in one fashion—no pun intended—or another, this is only the second season of MADE Fashion Week Paris. While MADE is already well known in NYC for housing “cooler” and more “relaxed” shows downtown, in Paris it’s still all about the glamour.
The last show I personally attended at Paris Fashion Week was Chanel. I am not sure what it is about this brand, but it’s probably the most coveted by fashionistas and women everywhere. Ever classic and helmed by the iconic Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel epitomizes glamour, sophistication and wealth. The
