Tag Archives: Yves Saint Laurent

Guest Post: After Yves

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Keren Ben-Horin

By Cary O’dell Such is the power and influence of Yves Saint Laurent that when he announced his retirement in early 2002 from his namesake fashion house, it was reported not only in the fashion press but via all aspects … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Cary O'dell, Helen Mirren, MET, Punk, The Costume Institute, Vivienne Westwood, Yves Saint Laurent | Leave a comment

Uniformed Individuality: Military-Inspired Fashion of the 1980s (Part III, Men’s Wear)

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Keren Ben-Horin

In the previous part I and part II, I suggested some explanations to why the broad shoulders associated with the 1940s made a come back in the 1980s. I was curious to understand if the influence of war years on the style of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Research | Tagged 1940s fashion, 1980s fashion, Armani, Fashion Photography, gianni versace, L'Uomo Vogue, men's wear, Yves Saint Laurent, Zoot Suit | Leave a comment

Fashion in Black & White- Part IV, Graphics

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Keren Ben-Horin

This is the last and final part of the special four-parts post Fashion in Black & White. In the past three weeks, I have attempted to show that the combination of black and white is a theme most, if not all, … Continue reading →

Posted in Research | Tagged 20th Century Fashion History, André Courrèges, Bergdorf Goodman, Dries van Noten, Eva Hesse, fashion in black & white, Fashion Photography, Gottex, House of Lanvin, Jacques Fath, Jacques Griffe, Jean Desses, Jeanne Lanvin, Rodarte, Special Collections, Vogue, William Klein, Yves Saint Laurent | Leave a comment

Uniformed Individuality: Military-Inspired Fashion of the 1980s (Part I)

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Keren Ben-Horin

When flipping through fashion magazines from the 1980s it is clear that fashion designers of the time were fascinated with the past. But, it is not just one period in the past, but rather a wild mix of influences that makes the … Continue reading →

Posted in Research | Tagged 1940s fashion, 1980s fashion, Elle Magazine, Haute Couture, military dress, Russian costume, Soviet Iconography, uniforms, Vogue Italia, World War II, Yves Saint Laurent | 5 Comments

Then & Now Special: Raf Simons for Dior

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Keren Ben-Horin

A few days ago Raf Simons debuted his much anticipated Christian Dior haute couture collection. Style.com reported hysteria outside on the street, and a front row occupied by a long list of leading designers, such Alber Elbaz, Marc Jacobs and Riccardo Tisci among others. Despite … Continue reading →

Posted in Then&Now | Tagged House of Dior, Marc Bohan, Raf Simons, Vogue, Yves Saint Laurent | Leave a comment

Fashion & Music Symposium- Callas Behavior: Fashion and the Making of a Diva

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Keren Ben-Horin

Callas Behavior: Fashion and the Making of a Diva By Tracy Jenkins Christened “La Divina” by critics for her remarkable voice, Maria Callas personified what is still thought of today as The Diva. She remains, even after her death, one … Continue reading →

Posted in Symposium | Tagged 1950s fashion, fashion & music, Maria Callas, Yves Saint Laurent | 3 Comments

Interview with the curators of Youthquake! The 1960s Fashion Revolution- Part II

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Keren Ben-Horin

Welcome to the part-two of our interview with Cassidy Zachary and Tracy Jenkins, curators of the exhibition Youthquake! The 1960s Fashion Revolution , open now through April 7 at the Museum at FIT. check out part one here. Keren Ben Horin: Can you talk a bit … Continue reading →

Posted in Exhibition, interviews | Tagged 1960s fashion, Bert Stern, Bianca Jagger, Bob Dylan, Fashion Photography, Françoise Hardy, Giorgio di Sant'Angelo, Harry Gordon, Marina Schiano, Mary Quant, MFIT, Mick aJagger, paper dress, Twiggy, Vogue, Youthquake, Yves Saint Laurent | 1 Comment

Then & Now

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Keren Ben-Horin

(left) Twiggy in Yves Saint Laurent, Vogue, March 15, 1967, photographer: Bert Stern. (right) “Drama Queen,” W Magazine, April 2012, Karlie Kloss in Marni, photographer: Craig McDean, styling: Lori Goldstein.