You want a recap of the most gorgeous looks seen on the runways of the haute couture fashion week? And if not the most gorgeous, at least my personal favorite? Then, let’s check it out!
Yesterday, the glamorous Venice Film Festival ended. La Mostra Internazionale d’Arte Cinematografica awarded the movie “The Shape of Water” the Golden Lion; and Charlotte Rampling received the Copa Volpi for Best Actress for the film “Hannah”. But what I’m particularly interested in here (I say here, because I’m a huge fan of movies, but maybe you kind of knew that… ) is who were the best dressed?
“La mode passe, le style reste” – Yves Saint Laurent
On August 1st, Yves Saint Laurent would have turned 80. It is thus the perfect time to get to know the late designer a little more.
Here are 10 facts you (maybe) didn’t know about Yves Saint Laurent!
1. Yves Saint Laurent was born on August 1st, 1936 in Oran, Algeria. He passed away at his Paris home on June 1st 2008, after a long period of ill health. He was 71. As a mark of respect, all YSL stores in the world closed their doors for the duration of his funeral [1,2,3].
Yves Saint Laurent (Photo Credit: Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent)
I’m so excited!!! It’s awards season in Hollywood!!!! Why do I care? Why does anyone care? Well, if you’re a nominated actress, I guess the answer is pretty obvious. But why do we, mere mortals, get excited for these shows? Because those beautiful and talented actresses step out in the most enchanting dresses that we can only dream to see from afar one day…
So here is my top 10 of the Golden Globes’ red carpet. I could have selected many more looks, they all looked gorgeous, but if I had to choose my ultimate favorites, here they are…
Some might say that it looks like pajamas, but I like it. It stands out from all the gowns, and I think it’s original, and sexy. Black is the new black again!