Stefano Pilati is exceedingly talented at channeling Yves San Laurent's design aesthetic without losing himself or giving the impression that he is looking back. This season, he offered up a collection that was at times sharp, at times lively, and undeniably chic. The looks ranged from tailoring in neutral tones to flouncy dresses in brights and jewel tones. The collection had a pervading eroticism with high slits, plunging necklines, and little peek-a-boo cutouts here and there. The sense of control this eroticism was executed with provided a perfect contrast, so as to avoid vulgarity. I don't know what it is about the French, but they carry off subtly sexy better than anyone. Pilati himself is Italian, but he seems to understand French chic quite well. More than anything, the erotic nature of the collection ascribed more power to the already vigorous clothes. These women are not to be played with, though they might play with you. After seeing such a strong collection, I'm scared to see if the rumors about Pilati's departure from the house are true. He has done remarkable work at the house for almost ten years and I will be upset if he does go.
C'est la vie.
Arizona Muse
Kasia Struss
Sigrid Agren
Melissa Tammerijn
Lindsey Wixson
Anais Pouliot
Maria Kashleva
Mirte Maas
Maddie Kulicka
Karmen Pedaru
Alla Kostromichova
Anabela Belikova
Abbey Lee Kershaw
Kasia Struss
Liu Wen
Freja Beha Erichsen
Arizona Muse
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