I originally wrote this on La Couturier three years ago as soon as news of his death disseminated the Internet. He was found dead Feb. 11, 2010; it felt right to republish this piece here in honor of the designer's memory. . . . It’s rather unsettling to be here writing this; a part of ... Read More
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On Simplicity
If you asked me choose between the artistic and brilliantly embellished (Lacroix, Schiaparelli) and the simple reworking of classic silhouettes (McCartney, Celine)—not even at gunpoint—I'd pick the designer over the artist any day. Does this make me simple-minded? Perhaps. Boring? I say practical. ... Read More