“Nothing is more beautiful than a naked body. The most beautiful garment that may clothe a woman are the arms of a man she loves, but for those who have not had the chance to find this happiness, I am here,” –Yves Saint Laurent.
In a state full of outdoor enthusiasts who might confuse some of fashion’s most famous designers with a type of yoga; our capital is steadily climbing on the trend scale. With many students in Boulder who come from the East and West coast (where impressive exhibits are commonplace), expectations are generally low when it comes to major fashion events happening in the area. However, Denver just wowed all of the fashionistas around the state because the city is hosting The Yves Saint Laurent: The Retrospective exhibition, and it is the only U.S. city to do so. The exhibit is the largest display of the designer’s haute couture, featuring 200 garments, including tuxedos from YSL’s famous “Le Smoking” collection and photographs of Yves Saint Laurent himself. The collection is traveling to only Paris, Madrid and Denver, but the good news is that it is at the Denver Art Museum until July 8, 2012. As you walk from room to room you will learn about the early day’s of YSL’s career when he was working with Dior, all the way through his 40 years of design. At the entrance of the exhibit there is a large screen playing YSL’s final fashion show, which was in 2002, bringing the beauty of the pieces to life. Some say Denver Art Museum was chosen because of the modern architecture, some say because YSL would have liked the unexpectedness of it. Either way, we’re glad its here.
To find out more and purchase tickets visit: www.YSLdenver.com