Deconstructed and Modern at Yves Saint Laurent

Naomi Mdudu — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:43:17 BST

I firmly believe that Stefano Pilati is to Yves Saint Laurent what Karl Lagerfeld is to Chanel. Don't agree with me? Over the past few seasons, like Karl, Pilati has been able to take a classic powerhouse brand and continue to develop the classic elements but channel them in a modern way that is relevant. The recent success of the "New Vintage" collection for the brand is evidence of that. After being launched in Barneys this week, the collection completely sold out the same afternoon, and the brand continues to do well amongst a young generation. Still disagree with me?

Rate or Slate: Ciara Gives Harem Trousers a Go

Naomi Mdudu — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:43:33 BST

Last week, Ciara attended the 2009 Smile Event presented by Operation Smile at Cipriani in this interesting harem outfit. I don't usually mind a harem but I'm not keen on this. This is an outfit that you either love or are left sitting thinking that the low-slung trouser style was best left in the '80s.

What do you think?

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Deconstructed and Modern at Yves Saint Laurent

Rate or Slate: Ciara Gives Harem Trousers a Go