Saint Laurent Gets Wet

September 26, 2018

There's three words that can always be used to sum up Anthony Vaccarello's Saint Laurent: French, black and sexy.

For his S/S '19 collection, Vaccarello presented looks that were, well, exactly that––there was lots of black, lots of French influence, and lots of sexy appeal.

Having taken over the legendary Parisian brand from fashion's favorite enfant terrible, Hedi Slimane, just two years ago, Vaccarello has really made Saint Laurent his own. Though Slimane also incorporated those elements, his YSL was messier; more rock 'n' roll. While Vaccarello still maintains the young, rebellious edge that Slimane brought back to the brand when he started, there's something darker about his looks; and in a lot of ways, more feminine.

Vaccarello, whether he's dressing models in skintight leather dresses, or black Parisian smoking jackets, knows the female body––and celebrates it, in all its forms.

That's not to say Hedi didn't love women. But Vaccarello knows how to blend the hard and soft; the bold and subtle; the masculin et féminin. And that's exactly what he did this season.

As viewers walked into the Saint Laurent show yesterday, they were greeted with a spectacular scene complete with a lake, white-painted palm trees and a lit up Eiffel Tower. It was a magical ode to the City of Love, plus a little punk rock grittiness, just like the collection, which literally walked on water. Models like Freja and Binx Walton glided down a water runway with wet hair, wearing suede blazers, black bodysuits, ruffled Victorian blouses and sheer black maxi dresses, finished with sky-high platforms, the likes of which have become a brand staple the last few seasons.

Alongside signature all black looks, Vaccarello also used pops of gold, leopard print and red suede, as well details like multi-color star patches and sequins. There were also a few floral print looks, and Sudanese model Adut Akech wore a Yves Klein blue suede mini covered in silver stars and a giant bow on the back. But it was the brand's blazers and slim-fit tuxedos that really captured Vaccarello's vision: with Saint Laurent, women look sexy in everything.

View some highlights from the collection, below.

Photos courtesy of the brand.

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Total Recall

Born in the Moroccan town of Tétouan and educated in Paris, Khattabi’s upbringing required him to make sense of how the different influences surrounding him could align. In turn, his designs explore the embedded codes and history of his bicultural background. Total Recall addresses this phenomon by including garments meant to reflect adaptation and transformation. Skirts made of tire covers and motorcyle tarpaulins refashioned into dresses are scattered across the collection, conveying notions of displacement. Blending these elements adds an industrial touch to the pieces while still keeping a sense of movement.

From sweatpants infused with polka dots to nostaglic slogans and banner display, the ensembles symbolize hidden identities and memories. Giving us a glimpse into his own memories, Khattabi's work evokes affection for the past. It's a nod to the interconnectedness of culture and how we interact with its complexitites creatively. View the collection below.

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Dr. Martens and MM6 Maison Margiela have teamed up for the first time to launch a Fall/Winter capsule collection that reinvents classic footwear with a fresh twist. The collection combines four iconic Dr. Martens styles—the 1460 and 1490 boots, the 1461 shoe, and the Penton loafer—into three unique hybrid designs, each with MM6’s special touch.

Revealed at MM6 Maison Margiela’s AW24 show, these designs mix familiar Dr. Martens silhouettes in surprising ways, adding bold new details. Each piece has Dr. Martens’ signature yellow stitching and AirWair heel loop, along with MM6’s unique numbered imprint.

The Dr. Martens x MM6 Maison Margiela collection launches November 19 on both brands’ websites, in select MM6 stores, and at limited retailers.