Few make as bold a statement on this as Anthony Vaccarello in his role as torchbearer of Saint Laurent – and never has his MO of short, sheer, sophisticated clothes felt more powerful with today’s sexual politics.
Few make as bold a statement on this as Anthony Vaccarello in his role as torchbearer of Saint Laurent – and never has his MO of short, sheer, sophisticated clothes felt more powerful with today’s sexual politics. For Spring/Summer 2019, he encourages women to slip into dance floor-ready crepe goddess gowns with thigh-high slits, leather hot shorts and towering platform sandals, and silk georgette bodysuits with little else – and still feel classy, not vulnerable. As he puts it: “Eclecticism is freedom to build yourself, express your own personality and respect your complexity.” One more (leggy) step forward for womenkind. – IJ
(Clockwise from left) Silk kaftan with sequins, and metal headband with sequins. Georgette toga dress and embellished metal earrings. Georgette bodysuit and embellished metal earrings. Sequinned cape, denim jeans, wool fedora, leather belt, and python skin platform d’Orsays
