Saint Laurent Resort 2014

Saint Laurent Resort 2014

Highly regarded, industry heavyweight, Hedi Slimane showcased a collection rich in consummate class and attitude for Saint Laurent's Resort 2014 Collection. Piquancy and uncluttered lines dominated the collective.

Model Sasha Pivovarova starred in the series of liberated photographs oozing with rebellion. It was a major comeback debut for Pivovarova who has been out of the spotlight since the birth of her daughter Mia Isis in May 2012 to photographer Igor Vishnyakov. A industrial warehouse, concrete playground set the scene with the city skyline acting as a backdrop through the oversized panes of glass.

The opening look comprised of YSL's famed, unisex, Le Smoking tux, exploding with androgyny. The edgy jacket was slightly cropped and shrunken for rock star appeal, worn bare chested of course. Tailored trousers fell cleanly on the ankle to reveal sky high, teetering, stiletto pumps. A modern, minimalistic, ultra skinny leather belt and graphic cuff were the accessories of choice. Pivovarova's stance eluded confidence brooding within, the pure element of the YSL woman. I'm pictured top right embracing the Saint Laurent aesthetic.

Dishevelled, undone glamour accompanied the look replete with bed head, tousled tresses and smouldering, smoky, bedroom eyes.

An ebony, strapless, chiffon, gathered babydoll mini dress with empire line arabesque featured a double buckle waist cincher complete with grommet infested detail. A tuxedo bolero in sensual satin was paired with a sequined, boatneck, mini dress drawn in at the waist by a heavy duty chrome belt.

Red carpet worthy eveningwear came in the form of a strapless, sweetheart neck line, gathered, bustier gown featuring a high- low hem falling to the knee and trailing behind gracefully. Architecturally and sculpturally driven with romantic connotations this dress was brimming with Ralph Lauren characteristics.

Pure sex appeal reigned supreme on a python digi print, embellished, collarless jacket complete with black iridescent cuffs, inbuilt lapels and welt pockets. A structured peak shoulder lent a strong silhouette. A sheer blouse was worn underneath, unbuttoned to the navel. Unadulterated, rock n roll, bohemian, classicism. 

Robustness was evident on a chrome, boxing belt featuring hexagonal plates married with double layered ivory, Grecian style, asymmetrical dress rich in fluidity. A gladiatorial air was present.

Other standout garments included a pearl emblazoned, leather blazer married with paper bag, cuffed, leather shorts in more demure proportions.

Accessories consisted of a Hermes inspired Kelly bag featuring padlock detail. Show stopping chromatic, silver, platform stiletto pumps with zig zag detail were a dynamite annexation. A large, ivory, envelope clutch with shiny silver hardware and a miniature crocodile clutch in patent leather with chain shoulder strap and YSL initials as the centerpiece were chic must haves. Waiting list alert- apply now! A silver YSL logo cuff was a bourgeois accessory which will no doubt thrill the legion of dedicated YSL fashion followers devastated by Slimane's decision to change the original name of YSL to Saint Laurent.

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By Courtney Jones.