YSL Spring 2010: Runway to Retail
posted by: brianka in General, High heels, Mules, Platforms, Sandals, spring 2010 shoes, Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) Shoes on March 3rd, 2010
The Yves St. Laurent Spring 2010 fashions were a mixed bag for me. I liked the neutral palette and the extensive use of separates in the show. One or two spectacular, wearable, separates that you can depend on in your wardrobe are always a good thing.
(The ruffled middle skirt is on pre-order now, love the fluidity on it.)
I particularly liked some of the structured bow details and how they contrasted with some of the more deconstructed pieces with unfinished edging:
But these strangely placed bust-ruffle details that felt like Madonna/Gaultier stage costuming aren’t working for me.
…….the ‘Oh, so you don’t want pockets’ punchline comes to mind.
Nor am I thrilled with the the floor-length, ruffled skirts that are just too long to compliment most body types:
But, the shoes and accessories – Yves St. Laurent, you have my attention.
Just look at this armlet. Gulp. I must find a way to get my hands on this.
Some of the sandals feel like they are a casual blending of YSL’s recent cage sandals with their wildly popular Tribute sandals. These architectural, open demi-wedges have a sweet and flirty summer appeal:
But, it’s the wilted rose-and-thorn shoes have me shifting into full-on shoe-lust mode:
YSL, how completely do these torment play with my desire for a fairy-tale Briar Rose shoe as both Vivier & Mai Lamore have done in the past!
Add these to my list of Holy Grail shoes (unless I find a smoking deal on a pair of aftermarket Vivier Rose ‘n Roll beauties; I would be satisfied with owning either style).
So, just in time for spring, the following retail versions of the Spring YSL runway styles are now available for pre-order at Saks, Nieman Marcus, Nordstrom, and YSL boutiques:
Yves St. Caged ‘Essentiel 105′ Platform Sandal $895 pre-order at Nordstrom.com, Saks.com & Niemanmarcus.com
Yves St. Laurent Criss-cross ankle strap sandals $795 at Saks.com (on sale now)
Yves St. Laurent ‘Gaia’ Platform sandal $830 pre-order at Nordstrom in nude or black suede.
Yves St. Laurent ‘Gaia’ Slide sandal $895 pre-order at Nordstrom.com
Yves St. Laurent ‘Lauren’ ballerina flat $595 at Niemanmarcus.com
Yves St. Laurent Rose t-strap sandals $895 at Nordstrom.com & Niemanmarcus.com
Yves St. Laurent ‘Chloris’ sandal $895 pre-order at Nordstrom.com & Niemanmarcus.com (in nude or raspberry)
* All Photos in this article sourced from NYMag.com & Style.com.
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March 04, 2010 at 7:11 pm, Mel said:
Woah!! These wedges are to die for!
March 04, 2010 at 5:59 am, Crystal Bee said:
and that arm band makes me bite my lip
March 04, 2010 at 5:58 am, Crystal Bee said:
wowza. those first three outfits are HOT HOT HOT. i love me some YSL.
March 03, 2010 at 9:52 am, All Women Stalker said:
I am crushing on the rose thorn pair as well. Love it in black.
March 03, 2010 at 6:16 am, Mikkel Radicke said:
love the shoes!
March 03, 2010 at 5:40 am, Kat said:
Wow, that collection did not impress me at all, I expected something a bit more surprising than that.
The shoes are great though, I love the heel shape on those demi-wedges. Great colours too, alsmot, ALMOST makes up for the "meh" clothing.
March 03, 2010 at 4:01 am, galligator said:
Size 7.5 or 38…I will stalk whichever pairs seem most available
But, love them. The nude is a great way to have a slightly subdued statement shoe. Kind of like the idea of a shoe that people almost overlook & then double-take because of the heel detail.
March 03, 2010 at 3:00 am, Kett said:
I have a pair of the Rose and Rolls (they are even more stunning in real life) and they pop up on eBay once in a while. There is a pair up there right now in a 40.
March 03, 2010 at 2:08 am, Tiffany said:
Those pink suede floral shoes are sooooooo cute!!
http://www.outfitID.com
March 03, 2010 at 1:28 am, anonymous said:
Omg I'd kill for a pair of those shoes – but I agree with Kyandra, I don't know if I could drop the money on them. I think your best bet is to go to Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th and see if they have any similar styles. I just got an email the other day – they are having 30% off any one item, and shoes are an additional 30% off. More what I can afford
heres the coupon if your interested: http://www.off5th.com/coupons
March 03, 2010 at 12:12 am, Kyandra Turner said:
These shoes are hot, sassy and out rachet. Not just anyone could wear or walk in those shoes, unless they got what it takes. These pink shoes are amazing, they would really go with white, black and maybe with an off white color. If i seen these shoes at a store that i normally would of shop in i would at least try the shoes on, and see if i am capable to walk in them. But most likely i wouldn't buy them because of the price of the Pink hot gorgeous shoes, which are $300 . But i would be at least happy that i walked in the shoes and imagining my self on the red carpet with theses pink shoes, showing them off to all the pulic to see, knowing that i know i look hot in these hot pink gorgeous shoes, i mean who wouldn't.
March 02, 2010 at 10:48 pm, anonymous said:
I completely adore ysl shoes, I always want almost all of them. they're sexy and feminine.
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