Yves Saint Laurent, 71, Is Dead

[Craig]

Yves Saint Laurent, 71, Is Dead#1

Posted: 6/2/08 at 9:38am

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/02/fashion/02laurent.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin

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[Mamie]

re: Yves Saint Laurent, 71, Is Dead#2

Posted: 6/2/08 at 9:45am

As I sit here in my office, wearing trousers and a blouse, I know I owe YSL a HUGE debt of gratitude for his work in making pants acceptable wear for women. I was working when dresses and skirts were mandatory dress for women in the office. YSL sent models down the runway wearing pantsuits that feminized the look of a man's suit and women everywhere - who were already fighting for passage of the ERA - said "if it's good enough for men, it's good enough for us!" I remember when the word came down from the admin staff allowing us to start wearing pantsuits to the office. It was marvelous! NO MORE PANTYHOSE!!!!

Thank you Yves - and may you now rest in peace.

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[Borstalboy]

re: Yves Saint Laurent, 71, Is Dead#2

Posted: 6/2/08 at 9:50am

"Legend" is thrown around like confetti these days but the word in its undiluted form I think is nothing short of 100% appropriate in this situation.


RIP

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