I'm definately getting a Tom Ford for YSL vibe from both: Brown leather and metal, prob from the Safari collection (S/S 2002) and the black velvet prob A/W 2002 (I have a black silk blouse from them that laces up the sleeves edged in velvet) Can't be certain though - I was more into clothes than bags in those days
YSL looks more practical and hard wearing and more comfortable handle. Aesthetically and quality still BV for me but you cannot go wrong with either. If you intend to use it without the strap the belted strao for BV is really annoying to remove and fasten. I really hate they don’t use a clip on fastening.
TF joined YSL in 1999 when the Gucci Group (now Kering) bought the RTW label, got rid of Alber Elbaz* who served 3 seasons ('98 from Guy Laroche and later to Lanvin). TF was credited with turning round Gucci and was tasked to bring a lot of that sex-appeal to YSL. He was said to have left to pursue his own label - at least that was the official ...
YSL Lou. I'm not a bit fan of the Gucci Marmont line. And it seems that the Marmont collection has already dwindled in popularity.
Which YSL Loulou do you like better: Gold Hardware OR Black Hardware, and why? Which one looks dressier, fancier, a d more sophisticated? Which one is more popular? Which one is a better long-term investment and why? Which one round you choose, and why? Thank you!. 😊
For the YSL tributes, the high heel is about 5 inches and the low heel is about 4 inches. Both of them, relatively high compared to other brands of heels. While a kitten heel is very low, probably 1- 1.5 inches. Patent is quite stiff and will not stretch much. It's generally less comfortable than smooth leather.